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.
RRTO Innovation Outreach: Connecting the DoD to Innovative, Emerging Non-Traditional Companies
The Rapid Reaction Technology Offices is looking for DoD organizations who would like to bring in innovative technologies and would benefit from assistance reaching out to the start-up ecosystem and other non-traditional companies. The RRTO helps identify and...
Leveraging Innovation Ecosystems to Enhance Patient Empowerment
With recent changes in law and regulation, consumer products that collect health data – and how they handle that data – are in the spotlight. For example, with the 21st Century Cures Act signed into law in December 2016 and the subsequent promulgation of two rules...
Fed Supernova Conference
As a part of the MITRE Bridging Innovation mission to build pathways to discover, accelerate, and deliver innovation from non-traditional sources, MITRE co-sponsored the recent Federal Supernova conference hosted by Capital Factory. The virtual conference focused...
MITRE Establishes MITRE Labs to Accelerate Innovation and Disruptive Solutions in the Public Interest
MITRE established MITRE Labs, restructuring research and development (R&D) capabilities and talent to further extend our impact across federally funded R&D centers and in collaboration with academia and industry. Charles Clancy was named senior vice president,...
Catalyst Accelerator’s Virtual Tech Collision Event – 28-30 July
The Catalyst Accelerator team wishes you health and prosperity during this uncertain time. For the safety of all those in the aerospace community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tech Collision event will be held virtually July 28-30. But, don't fret! The Tech...
Base of the Future AFWERX Fusion 2020 – 28-30 July
AFWERX Fusion is a three-day virtual event hosted by AFWERX, the innovation program powered by the United States Air Force. This annual flagship event brings together industry, individual innovators, academia, investors, military, and government team members. The...
MassChallenge Virtual Startup Showcase – 16-17 July
The MassChallenge accelerators kicked off earlier this month; the startups are here! We are excited to get you connected. The first major opportunity to meet-and-greet with the startups will be July 16 & 17 at the MassChallenge Virtual Startup Showcase. This...
Starburst Virtual Selection Committee – 9 July
Join Starburst Virtual Selection Committee on July 9th, 2020 @ 10:00am PT // 1:00pm ET Starburst US is excited to formally invite you to our next Virtual Selection Committee! Join us from the comfort of your own home as the hottest startups in aerospace and defense...
Massachusetts Expands Digital Health R&D Sandbox Program – Adds Sites in Amherst, Bedford, Lowell, & Worcester
The Massachusetts eHealth Institute at MassTech (MeHI) has selected four new healthcare R&D hubs to join the Digital Health Sandbox Network and awarded grants to support two digital health companies in accessing the network. The Sandbox Program connects digital...
Bringing Innovation to Government Agencies Webinar
Reforms in DoD acquisition practice combined with novel ways of approaching innovation created the backdrop for the webinar “Bringing Innovation to Government Agencies.” A MITRE panel highlighted key acquisition changes and resources as part of TechMGM’s Series on...
MassChallenge Texas Austin Announces 2020 Cohort
MassChallenge Texas in Austin Announces 2020 Cohort - 2 June 2020 58 early-stage, high-impact companies gain access to global network of experts and resources. Two dates set for the public to connect with new cohort online. MassChallenge, a global network of...
Techstars Space Accelerators announce 2020 startups
The Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator and Techstars Allied Space Accelerator announced the names June 8 of companies selected to participate in their 2020 classes. The Techstars Allied Space Accelerator, established late last year with the support of the U.S. Air...
MassChallenge Boston Announces 2020 Cohort
MassChallenge Boston Announces 2020 Cohort - 2 June, 2020 100 early-stage, high-impact companies gain access to global network of experts and resources. Two dates set for the public to connect with new cohort online. MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity...
MassChallenge Rhode Island Announces 2020 Cohort
MassChallenge Rhode Island Announces 2020 Cohort - 2 June, 2020 30 early-stage, high-impact startups to access global network of support and resources. Two dates set for the public to connect with the new cohort online. MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity...
Starburst Los Angeles Virtual Roundtable Discussion – “Urban Air Mobility: Meet the Champions” – 16 June
Starburst Los Angeles is excited to announce our next Virtual Roundtable Discussion that will take place on June 16th @ 9am PDT // 12pm EDT! The talk will focus on the innovation and promise coming from the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market that has long been held back...