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There are always opportunities to attend and engage in various activities with government and industry innovation leaders. From conferences to demo days to exhibition events – we’ll keep you informed of the latest ways to get involved.
$100,000 Artificial Intelligence Investment Challenge at Defense Innovation Summit
Capital Factory is pleased to announce the $100,000 Artificial Intelligence Challenge focused on AI startups whose solutions address the four AI “initial thrusts” articulated by the Army Artificial Intelligence Task Force*. The launch of the AI Task Force allows the...
Opening of Applications for the Air Force Accelerator Powered by Techstars 2020
Techstars, the U.S. Air Force, and BAE Systems FAST Labs are proud to announce the opening of applications for the third class of the Air Force Accelerator Powered by Techstars. This year’s interest areas expand beyond previous year’s focus’ of autonomous...
DEF2019: DEF’s Annual National Conference September 27-29
DEF2019 Theme: Engaged & Empowered The conference’s theme, “Engaged & Empowered,” will guide our formulation of the agenda and topics and unite the essence of the conference, while remaining general enough for the participants to explore many different...
MassTLC’s Tech & Innovation Conference September 18
Hosted by Mass TLC Wednesday September 18th 1130 - 1700 @ Design Center, Drydock Ave, Boston Seaport With new and more sophisticated technologies being developed at such a fast pace, developers, architects, product managers, security professionals, and others in the...
AFWERX Spark Collider held in Austin 14-15 August
AFWERX Austin hosted the newly awarded 19.2 SBIR Phase I companies together with venture capital and Air Force stakeholders on 14 - 15 August. The event accelerated the matching of Air Force problems with viable solutions, and put projects on agile execution pathways...
The Power of a Village: Catalyzing Rhode Island’s Startup Ecosystem with riHub
14 August, Rhode Island- Looking to the Future: Impact Through Collaboration Entrepreneurship has gained recognition as a major economic driver and growth strategy, with multiple parties—such as leaders from various sectors, governments, corporates, and...
Air Force targets drones during latest Pitch Day
BURLINGTON, Mass. (AFNS) -- By Benjamin Newell, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs / Published July 25, 2019 Program Executive Office Digital granted 13 drone technology contracts to innovative companies during a Pitch Day held July 24 at the Northeastern University...
Techstars Announces $42 Million Investment
BOULDER, Colo. – July 30, 2019 – Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced a $42M investment led by SVB Financial Group, the holding company of Silicon Valley Bank, with additional participation from existing investors...
AFWERX Fusion, MDO Challenge drive collaboration between industry, military, academia
5 August, Las Vegas- The collisions that are common in the private sector are few and far between for Airmen and other military members who are increasingly looking for ways to advance their branch’s capabilities. To better foster a culture of collaboration and...
PEOs to churn out acquisition Banshees through training
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Program executive offices at Hanscom established intensive, in-person training for acquisition professionals with entrepreneurs at off-base locations by working with private sector partners. Banshee is a two-week course July 16-26 in...