Bridging Innovation in Action
Since the inception of Bridging Innovation nearly ten years ago, the program has demonstrated continuous development through our team’s growth, increased sponsor engagement, and expanded reach from coast-to-coast.
Bridging Innovation is a corporate resource—set out to effectively build pathways for our staff, researchers, projects, and sponsors to innovation ecosystems across the United States. We are uniquely positioned to convene government, industry, and academia to collaborate on big societal challenges.
MD5 is now NSIN, the National Security Innovation Network
Our new name more clearly reflects our mission, to build new networks of innovators. We are still the same organization, a program office within the U.S. Department of Defense. We remain dedicated to the work of bringing together defense, academic and entrepreneurial...
Boston TechJam June 13
Massachusetts has the world’s greatest concentration of entrepreneurs, emerging and leading tech companies, top-tier academic institutions and students, world-class venture capitalists, incubators, and an eco-system of supporting service providers. There is no better...
MIT Enterprise Forum Cambridge Startup Spotlight June 12
At the Startup Spotlight, you network your way through a curated group of startup demos with other like-minded tech-curious folks. To be clear, this is not just another demo day/networking event! We want our audience to be involved by voting for their favorite...
Industry Engagement Day May 17 (deadline May 9)
Assistant Director for Autonomy Industry Engagement Day Registration The 2018 National Defense Strategy directs a focused investment in the modernization of key capabilities including advanced autonomous systems. In response, the DoD is investing broadly in the...
Air Force Accelerator Powered by Techstars Demo Day May 16
The Air Force Accelerator Class of 2019 powered by Techstars will be coming to a close on 16 May with demo day. This event will showcase the 10 startups that have been a part of this 3-month program. In support of our sponsors, and contributing to dual-use technology...
Networking: How One Connection Can Change Your Career Hosted By The MITRE Corporation May 9
Networking – whether you love it or not, we all know it’s an important step in advancing our career. A single connection can lead to invaluable opportunities, and strong networking skills are essential to establishing these relationships. Please join the MITRE...
Techstars Boston Celebrates Its First Decade of Helping to Transform Massachusetts’ Technology Innovation Ecosystem
April 16, 2019- Techstars Boston Accelerator today announced a significant milestone: ten years of operations and growth in service to the Massachusetts’ technology community. From 2009 to 2019, Techstars Boston has played a pivotal role in contributing to the Boston...
DEF Boston Drink & Think
DEF Boston recently hosted Drink & Think on Thursday, 18 April at 6:00 PM at The Air Force Accelerator by Techstars in Boston. The MITRE Corporation is currently supporting the Department of Defense to transform policies, procedures, and training to enable program...
MITRE Creating a Bridge Between Hanscom and the Boston Innovation Ecosystem
Two recent events created opportunities for Hanscom Air Force Base leaders to learn about MITRE and DoD programs and engagement in the Boston innovation ecosystem. The Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association’s (AFCEA) New Horizons conference is an...
DEF Boston Drink & Think, 18 April (seating limited)
DEF Boston will be hosting our next Drink & Think on Thursday, 18 April at 6:00 PM at The Air Force Accelerator by Techstars in Boston. The MITRE Corporation is currently supporting the Department of Defense to transform policies, procedures, and training to...
Greenworks $1B Grant Program Announced
On 22 Feb at Greentown Labs, Mass Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo with other State Legislators announced “Greenworks” a grant program of $1B over 10 years that will enable local cities and towns to implement, grow and complete projects that reduce carbon, increase...
The Department of Defense Releases Artificial Intelligence Strategy
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy directs the DoD to accelerate the adoption of AI and the creation of a force fit for our time. A strong, technologically advanced Department is essential for protecting the security of our nation,...
Defense Community
Join the Defense Entrepreneurs Forum - you'll promptly receive an invite to a very active Slack workspace populated by experts in defense tech, contracting, and innovation. DEF is a nonprofit unaffiliated with the Department of Defense, but a great resource.
Startup Innovation Fellowship deadline March 5
The DOD-sponsored Startup Innovation Fellowship (SIF) pairs highly-trained military and civilians experts with startups for six week immersive experiences, allowing fellows to experience frontline innovation and offering companies perspectives on Defense Department...
Startup Studio application deadline February 19
Use DoD IP to spark your next startup. Apply to FedTech (DC).