Dr. James Andrews brings more than 25 years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) research, technology transfer, and innovation to his role supporting TEDCO’s Apex Accelerator Program. His career spans leadership positions at the Navy Medical Research Center, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, SRI International, and a consultancy he founded to guide companies through federal contracting, regulatory strategy, and commercialization pathways.
At TEDCO, Dr. Andrews helps Maryland businesses navigate the federal marketplace by leveraging his extensive background in Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms, contracts, and SBIR/STTR programs. His experience advising small businesses and startups on proposal development, team formation, and technology transition gives him a unique ability to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation.
A Navy veteran, principal investigator, and leader of DoD R&DS, Dr. Andrews has managed multimillion-dollar R&D portfolios and supported the development of regulated diagnostics, therapeutics, and medical devices. He is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs and fostering public–private partnerships that strengthen Maryland’s innovation ecosystem and national defense readiness.
Dr. Andrews earned his PhD in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University and his MS from Youngstown State University.