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🚀**Innovation Meets Military at SXSW 2024!** 🚀 SXSW 2024 is THE place where the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) and the Army Futures Command (AFC) are breaking new ground, blending the latest in civilian tech with the needs of our soldiers – With the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command right there in the mix, creating vital connections and paving the way for game-changing solutions. This year, #sxsw stands as a global beacon for tech and innovation, and we're here with a mission: to build bridges. The 75IC and AAL are on a quest to listen, connect, and champion a partnership between military and private tech that's paving the road to the future. Ready to join forces and make a real difference? We're inviting the tech world to come together and drive forward innovations that will empower our Army. It's all about alignment—matching the right ideas with the right needs, and ensuring the best tech solutions reach our soldiers fast. The AAL and 75IC is smoothing the way for startups and SMEs to bring their tech to the front lines, making innovation faster and more accessible than ever. We're calling all innovators, thinkers, and doers at SXSW to join this movement. Dive into our office hours, hit us up on social media, and let’s make this collaboration count. The future is here, and together, we're writing a new chapter in military tech. Let's make #SXSW2024 a turning point for military innovation. With the AFC, AAL, and 75IC leading the charge, we're not just participants; we're catalysts for change. Ready to be part of the next big breakthrough? 💡🛡️ #Innovation #MilitaryTech #TeamworkTransforms

Happy Wednesday, everyone. I just spent the last several days with Bob Burton and NC DEFTECH at the 2024 Federal Technology Symposium. As an enlisted Marine and a veteran, it was really encouraging to see how hard the defense industry and the DOD, Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps are working to figure out how to get new technologies into the hands of the warfighters and those supporting them. I'm sure the Navy is doing the same things, they just didn't have a formal representative there. I learned something really interesting yesterday. There are software developers in uniform in the Army today. It isn't their primary MOS (yet), but there is an Army Software Factory (WOW!) that trains soldiers to write code. How amazing is that? I was able to connect with great people like Jeffrey Thomas, Diana Little, Aditya Handa, and Dustin LaTour. I learned a bit about how each of them is contributing to the overall mission of the DoD and the US Government. Jeff's work with Army Futures command is literally next-generation stuff. Diana's company is developing really interesting logistics solutions. Aditya is plugged into DHS (as are we). And Dustin has some of the coolest wireless tech that I've seen in a long time. I'm glad that Bob invited me and that I took him up on his offer. What Rafay does is applicable to government and defense applications just like with private sector organizations, the only difference is the literal applications of the business outcomes of the systems and platforms that our technology would help simplify, standardize and accelerate. We accelerate the adoption and delivery of cloud-native technologies. We accelerate the adoption and delivery of AI/ML capabilities to solve for strategic initiatives. We're already doing it inside of the Federal government. We want to do more. #genai #gpuacceleration #mlworkbench #mlopaas #aiopsaas #nvidia #jupyter #machinelearning

United States Air Force's AFWERX program aims to connect with #academia and #industry to fund #tech development. The AFWERX program, launched by the U.S. Air Force (#USAF) under its Air Force Research Laboratory (#AFRL) division, acts as a catalyst for fostering innovation within the #military sphere. Serving as a collaborative platform, it aims to expedite the development of solutions to tackle challenges encountered by the Air Force. AFWERX collaborates with a diverse array of stakeholders - including #industry, #academia, #entrepreneurs, and #government entities - to drive advancements in #technology and bolster the Air Force's operational capabilities. The main objective of #AFWERX is to streamline the process of identifying, funding, and implementing novel #technologies and ideas. This is achieved through a range of initiatives, such as challenges, #innovation hubs, accelerators, and #partnerships with startups and established companies.  AFWERX says it places a strong emphasis on #collaboration and open communication, encouraging participants to exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and leverage expertise and resources. To learn more about AFWERX and its role in reaching potential future stakeholders, read the full story at: https://lnkd.in/d36h4naU Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) Team Orlando

Whitespace proudly announces our partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (U.S. Army DEVCOM). The DEVCOM team will leverage our AI tool, Collective, to revolutionise the screening of breakthrough technologies for the Army's Science and Technology (S&T) ecosystem. By automating repetitive tasks and delivering curated shortlists of promising innovations, Collective significantly boosts efficiency, allowing teams to focus on strategic decision-making, enabled by its proprietary air-gapped AI system. This partnership also supports the Department of Defense’s Small Business Strategy, reflecting our commitment to increasing small business involvement in defence missions as an SME. We’re excited to drive technological advancements and support US national security with DEVCOM. Read more about this partnership by clicking the link 👉 https://lnkd.in/gEDX4s47 #Innovation #Partnership #Technology #Science #MilitaryExcellence #FutureReady US Army Jonathon Brame Andrew Webber Michael Young Make UK Defence ADS Group Ltd

For those who still think #sxsw2024 is only a Willie, weed and music event think again. In two days we’ve heard Doug Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the #SECARMY (Christine Wormuth) and GEN Rainey speak about innovation adoption, deep tech, novel tech and importance of all three as it relates to the #usarmy and joint force’s competitive advantage vis-à-vis our adversaries. Good to see Doug Beck at ribbon cutting of the Joint Innovation Center of Gravity in the Capital Factory. We are at the dawn of disruption in the defense sector. More and more nontraditional defense companies and startups are nipping at the traditional defense primes. The barriers to entry are being mitigated by deliberate government policy and law. Primes would be wise to heed and adjust to the shift. Raytheon Army Futures Command National Security Innovation Council NDIA Lone Star Chapter Joseph Kopser Joshua Baer Plug and Play Tech Center Ehab Gabr, MBA Kevin Parakkattu Chris Doneski Jay Miseli Brian Cook Bradley C. Harrison Kristy Dees MassChallenge NATO - Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Vijay Sekhara Angel Mesa, MBA, MS Ross Guieb

The Army University Press Military Review, the professional journal of the U.S. Army, recently published "Tactical Innovation: The Key to Executing Continuous Transformation" as an exclusive online article in its November 2024 edition. The article provides recommendations to Army senior leaders for supporting tactical innovation that, if adopted, would accelerate the Army's response to evolving battlefield technology while empowering its most valuable asset—its people. The article was co-written by several individuals from the U.S. Army, and by Dr. Arwen DeCostanza, Catalyst-Pathfinder program manager for the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, and CMI2 Program Manager Mr. James 'Cody' Clevenger. #tacticalinnovation #innovationinthedirt

Thorsten Claus , Kadri Tammai , #dennislewis from North Carolina Military Business Center & #scottsumner from US Defence Innovation Unit are giving advice for the hot topic 🔥#dualuse at Arctic15 . 3 points: - Dual-tech startups which are deep tech, need to excel also in business success - hyper-growth, what #dualtech investors are looking for, requires more about team management than technology management. - You need to understand both private customers and governmental procurement. - use different semi-public (e.g. national programs for acceleration in NATO countries) programs during during your growth plan before looking for the potential #VC We ♥️🌍.

US Marine Corps opens new center to more rapidly get tech to operators Read more on the link below. #defense #sbir #military #jointwerx @jointwerx @blackhaysgroup #governmentcontracts #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #consulting #strategy #leanstartups #startup #growthhacking

Unlocking the Potential of AI in Defense: Beyond its well-known roles in strategy, offence, and defence, AI is pivotal in enhancing human operational performance. By leveraging AI's strengths, in partnership with US Army DEVCOM, we can efficiently scan OSINT to uncover relevant trends and innovations. This collaboration helps distill vast internet data into manageable insights, allowing humans to excel in decision-making – a true "human-machine teaming." What's also great about this engagement is seeing a UK SME collaborating with US Defence (Defense) - it's so key to the future strength of NATO that the industrial base, with their innovations that can scale, is there to work with all the member states and not just their sovereign ones. This versatile, dual-use AI tool can service not only defence, but also other industries by finding needles in the haystack with the efficiency only AI can bring. I’m excited to see this capability integrated into the #Collective suite of secure AI solutions by Team Whitespace. #AI #Innovation #Defense #HumanMachineTeaming #TeamWhitespace Hugh W. Rachel Singleton Glenn McCartan Alexander Giles Leslie Babich Carla Hodges Chester Butterworth Donal Durkan Tom Coates Steven Reilly Stuart Laws Dan H. Deeph Chana PhD Invest Northern Ireland Edward Ebbern Adrian Holt MBA, CEng Bob Cargill Peter H T Tran Hemant Grover Anita Friend Daniel Sawyers Richard (Bertie) Bassett Neil Rawsthorne Alex Barnett Erica Benson Aaron Smith James Gayner MBE FCI Futures Lab Caroline Cooper Ben Moores Ali Hawks, Ph.D. Marc Christino

🎖️ Honoring Our U.S. Air Force Veterans: Aim High, Fly, Fight, Win 🎖️ Since its establishment in 1947, the United States Air Force has played a crucial role in defending our nation and ensuring our safety from the skies. Born from a commitment to innovation and excellence, the Air Force has evolved into a formidable branch of the military, known for its advanced technology and strategic capabilities. Today, Air Force veterans carry forward this legacy of service and dedication, impacting both our national security and the civilian world. As we celebrate our veterans, we focus on the incredible men and women of the U.S. Air Force. Their motto, "Aim High, Fly, Fight, Win," embodies not just their commitment to serving our nation, but also their dedication to excellence in every endeavor they pursue—even beyond their military careers. Many Veterans carry their spirit of service into the civilian world as entrepreneurs, contributing significantly to our economy. In fact, nearly 1 in 10 small business owners in the U.S. is a veteran, showcasing their leadership, discipline, and innovation. These skills are invaluable as they navigate the challenges of starting and growing their own businesses. For those transitioning to civilian life and considering entrepreneurship, numerous resources are available to help veterans succeed. Programs like the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development offer mentorship, training, and funding opportunities tailored specifically for veterans. Additionally, organizations like SCORE provide free business mentoring and workshops to guide veterans on their entrepreneurial journeys. At Kaleidoscope Affect, we recognize the sacrifices made by our Air Force veterans and are committed to supporting their continued service through entrepreneurship. Your resilience and drive inspire us all, and we are proud to stand with you as you embark on this exciting new chapter. To all our Air Force veterans: thank you for your service and for your commitment to excellence. Let’s continue to aim high and support each other in achieving our goals! Resources for Veterans: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://lnkd.in/eQrZW8w Air Force Specific Transition Program:https://lnkd.in/gwFwfS-r #VeteransDay2024 #USAirForce #AimHighFlyFightWin #VeteranEntrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwners #VeteranSupport #EntrepreneurResources #HonoringOurHeroes Linda Singh