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Defense Innovation Unit accepting solution briefs for A.I.-Driven Position Tracking & Classification and Orbital Outpost
The Department of Defense seeks a flexible, real-time data analytics solution. The solution must be able to ingest hundreds of GBs of spatial-temporal multi-feature data per day, synthesize and fuse the data, accurately classify time-series and spatial entities, and...
Catalyst Space Accelerator ISR Cohort Accepting Applications
In August 1960 the Discoverer 14 delivered the first space-based reconnaissance imagery on photographic film. Since that day intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) satellites employed by the US government have greatly evolved and provide a myriad of...
MassChallenge to move Global Headquarters to 10 Fan Pier Boulevard
June 4, 2019, SPRINGFIELD, Mass. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) was joined by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Fallon Company as it broke ground today on the company’s...
MassChallenge celebrates its 10th anniversary
7 June- MassChallenge is now one of the largest accelerators in the Boston area. More than 100 early-stage startups were accepted into this year’s program across sectors like health care and life sciences and social impact. MassChallenge is active well beyond Boston,...
Accelerating Defense Acquisition: Faster Acquisitions Produce a Stronger Force
U.S. military superiority is at risk due to rapid technological advancements changing the character of war in an increasingly complex global security environment. DoD executives fear the DoD has lost its ability to go fast and have stressed we must increase speed and...
ASI to Launch CubeSat Demo that Could Lead to Quicker Access to Satellite Data
Cambridge, MA—Analytical Space Inc. (ASI) is launching a technology demonstration spacecraft intended to pave the way for users on the ground to gain faster access to satellite data. The spacecraft features a patented MITRE antenna that could help enable that...
Air Force announces artificial intelligence research with MIT
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced a contract with Massachusetts Institute of Technology, May 20, focused on accelerating artificial intelligence technologies through fundamental research in computational intelligence, reasoning, decision-making,...
Army xTechSearch 3.0
The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) is announcing the third cohort of the Army Expeditionary Technology Search – xTechSearch – to be featured at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in...
MassChallenge Texas Announces 2019 Austin-Based Cohort
Austin, Texas, May 15, 2019 MassChallenge Texas, part of MassChallenge’s global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 74 early-stage startups invited to participate in the MassChallenge Texas in Austin 2019 accelerator program. The 74...
MassChallenge Boston Announces 2019 Cohort
BOSTON, MAY 15, 2019 - MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the more than 100 early-stage startups that have been accepted into the 2019 MassChallenge Boston program. Rigorously selected by a community of close to 200...
MassChallenge Rhode Island Announces 2019 Cohort
PROVIDENCE, MAY 15, 2019 – MassChallenge, a global network of zero-equity startup accelerators, today announced the 25 early-stage startups that have been accepted into the 2019 MassChallenge Rhode Island program. Representing the most-promising solutions across...
Defense Autonomy Newsletter
The DoD Autonomy Community of Interest recently released their first Defense Autonomy Newsletter. The Autonomy CoI closely examines the DoD’s S&T investments in the enabling of autonomous systems, to include the strategic assessment of the challenges, gaps, and...
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...
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...
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,...
Accelerator vs Incubator – July 2018
These two terms are often used interchangeably while in fact they are quite different. An accelerator is best suited for companies that are more developed and have had traction, but need mentoring to aide in growing out their business. An incubator is best described...
MassChallenge Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Cohort of MassChallenge is located in the heart of Providence. In its inaugural year, the Cohort has 25 companies competing for up to $50,000 in cash prizes. If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact...