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• Regional Fit: CWU's applied engineering, computer science, and physics congested, high-cost metros. <br /> programs provide a talent base for aerospace-adjacent firms. Bowers Field Regional Fit: CWU's interdisciplinary STEM programs and recent National <br /> expansion facilities offer future production and testing capacity. Science Foundation investments position the university as a natural <br /> research partner for clean-tech firms. <br /> On-Ramp/Launch Pad Role: Old Heat provides a cost-effective test On-Ramp/Launch Pad Role: Legacy manufacturers can access training <br /> environment for early-stage suppliers. Firms can prototype at Old Heat, in additive manufacturing, recyclable composites, and digital Quality <br /> recruit interns, and then scale into larger facilities at Bowers Field. Assurance systems,while startups can pilot clean-tech prototypes in Old <br /> Heat's innovation space. <br /> • Tech Diffusion:ACTI could deliver Al, robotics, and simulation workshops Tech Diffusion: Workforce upskilling in clean technologies ensures that <br /> that support aerospace suppliers in transitioning to digital manufacturing the region transitions from commodity-based industries to value-added <br /> and advanced design processes. accelerative enterprises. <br /> 2.AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND SMART EQUIPMENT 4. EMBEDDED SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FOR INDUSTRIAL <br /> MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS <br /> • Rationale:Agriculture remains the region's foundational industry, but its Rationale:As physical products integrate with digital intelligence, demand <br /> competitiveness depends on adoption of automation, robotics, sensing, for embedded software, IoT(Internet of Things), and edge computing <br /> and precision irrigation.The region itself becomes a natural testbed and grows.These firms tend to be agile, innovation-driven, and highly scalable. <br /> customer base for ag-tech innovation. <br /> Regional Fit: CWU's environmental sciences, IT, and ag business Regional Fit: CWU's computer science and IT faculty provide an ongoing <br /> programs supply research and commercialization pathways. Proximity to supply of software developers and data specialists, positioning Old Heat as <br /> Yakima Valley processors and farms enables real-time product testing. a training and placement hub. <br /> On-Ramp/Launch Pad Role: Existing farms and equipment manufacturers On-Ramp/Launch Pad Role: Regional manufacturers can adopt embedded <br /> can"step on-ramp"through Old Heat to pilot advanced technologies, <br /> systems designed in Old Heat,while startups gain direct access to physical <br /> industry partners for co-location and prototyping. <br /> while new ag-tech startups can launch into local markets before scaling <br /> nationally. Multiplier Potential:When co-located with aerospace, ag-tech, or clean- <br /> Tech Diffusion:ACTI's Tech Lift Specialist program(if funded)would extend tech tenants, embedded systems firms catalyze vertical integration and <br /> accelerate technology spillovers. <br /> Old Heat's resources into underserved communities, providing mobile <br /> technology enablement for producers and processors. <br /> 3.ADVANCED MATERIALS AND CLEAN TECHNOLOGY <br /> • Rationale: Global shifts toward decarbonization and sustainable <br /> manufacturing drive demand for new materials, composites, and clean <br /> production systems. Such firms seek R&D-friendly sites that are outside <br /> Old Heat CERB Feasibility Study 141 <br />