Why You've (Probably) Never Heard of DPA Title III or IBAS…and That's Okay!

Event description

How does the U.S. government keep critical manufacturing alive even in places like Vermont?

Join Vermont APEX Accelerator and Mississippi APEX Accelerator for this fast-paced, beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify two powerful but often overlooked programs: DPA (Defense Production Act)Title III and IBAS (Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment). These tools quietly shape America’s defense supply chain and invest in our industrial future. They might be more relevant to your business or region than you think.

What You’ll Learn:

• What DPA Title III and IBAS actually are, in plain English
• How they support U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, technology development, and workforce training
• Real examples of how Vermont, New England and Mississippi are already benefiting
• Whether your business or community could tap into these under-the-radar resources

If you’ve ever tried to untangle federal industrial policy and walked away more puzzled than empowered, this session will change that. These programs are not just for defense giants. They are built to serve advanced manufacturers, supply chain partners, tech developers, and workforce trailblazers. And yes, someday, maybe even a glitter factory.

Event hosted by Vermont APEX Accelerator. The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. It is also funded by the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED), and it operates as a program within the DED.