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White paper submissions for the #xTech #AI #GrandChallenge are now open!💡 This competition is open to all U.S.-based businesses with innovative AI technologies. We’re focusing on the importance of preparing #data for AI applications and the tools and techniques available from #industry to help automate this process. We will be awarding up to $2,000,000 in #PrizeMoney, plus other incentives! 💰 Submissions close on January 30, 2025, so make sure you head over to our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/dHxTdNN4 ASA(ALT)

If you haven’t had a chance to check out our latest competition, make sure you head over to our website to learn more! We recently launched the #xTech #AI #GrandChallenge – a competition for U.S.-based businesses to showcase their innovative AI technologies. Participants will have the opportunity to win non-dilutive prize money and present their solutions to US Army experts.  https://lnkd.in/dHxTdNN4

Senators introduce the Protecting #AI and Cloud Competition in #Defense Act. This bipartisan bill aims to limit Big #Tech monopolies in #Pentagon contracts, ensuring competitive procurement and data protection for #cloud and AI projects. https://lnkd.in/eBrbbVEY

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season from the xTech team! We’re grateful for the incredible partnerships and groundbreaking innovations that marked 2024. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited about the possibilities and driving innovation, together.

#TipTuesday Save the date! #AUSA’s Hot Topic Series returns on Jan 15th, exploring the critical connection between the industrial base and the tactical edge. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with senior leaders and industry experts! https://lnkd.in/eCH6U45m

As 2024 wraps up, we’re gearing up for an exciting start to 2025! 🚀 #xTech and the Army SBIR|STTR Program are thrilled to announce our participation in the inaugural #Army Demand Signal Event at Stanford University this February, hosted by Venrock, America’s Frontier Fund, and the Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation.  This landmark event will bring together six US Army PEOs, top Army leaders, leading primes, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. It’s a unique chance to hear firsthand about the Army's critical capability needs and explore collaborative opportunities to tackle the challenges facing our warfighters.  Stay tuned—registration opens soon! Follow us to be the first to secure your spot. Let’s make this mission happen together! 💡

The Army’s sky-high tech upgrade! The U.S. Army is actively exploring ways to expand its aerial network tier, looking to utilize drones and other airborne platforms to extend their communication network. Real-time data sharing, enhanced coordination and quicker decision making are just a few of the benefits of advanced networking capabilities.   https://lnkd.in/eQfjwSh7

#TipTuesday Experts Gregory Hudas from the Pentagons Sustainment Technologies Office and Harry Hayes Dreany from the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab/ S&T Division share their thoughts on how AI in the defense industry will advance in the next 5-10 years, and how it will influence manufacturing. Be sure to give this quick video a watch!  https://lnkd.in/dc7PEMeh

The future of #AI is being uncovered with lucrative competitions such as xTech Scalable AI 2. Recently, 12 cutting-edge AI-focused small businesses received cash prizes and were recognized for their potential to impact the #DoD at the xTech Scalable AI 2 finals in Washington D.C. In addition to cash prizes, these businesses were invited to participate in the xTech Accelerator program, offering mentorship and networking opportunities that will unlock greater collaboration within the DoD and commercially.   https://lnkd.in/eFqjH5QC

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the opportunity we’ve had this year to connect with businesses whose technology has spurred innovation and helped shape the future of the Army. Thank you to all of the businesses and xTech team members who have made this year a success. Here’s to another year of growth, collaboration and achievement!