OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

03 Oct OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER

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CONNECT, CREATE, COMMERCIALIZE

It’s both our tagline, and our recipe for success.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur with a new venture, a seasoned executive helping to grow an established business, or a small team of inventors with a game-changing idea. You’re all innovators, and all with the same goal. To get your product into customer hands. 

Fortunately, you have 401 Tech Bridge on your side. 

We are looking for YOU!

Commercialization…it isn’t just part of our tagline

Don’t miss the 401 Tech Bridge Technology Showcase on Tuesday, October 24th.

Network with entrepreneurs, prime contractors and venture capitalists in a one-on-one environment.

NASA / NUWC / URI / UMass-Dartmouth have confirmed their participation to showcase innovations and learn about the commercialization of ideas. 

Preliminary Program Agenda:

  • Check-In: 1:30pm
  • Program: 2pm – 4pm
  • Networking: 4pm – 4:30pm

Register to attend.  Space is limited!

RSVP NOW

BlueTech Sprint Cohort Announced!

Our goal for this program, alongside our partners MassChallenge, BAE Systems, and MITRE BlueTech Lab is to convene maritime leaders with startups that have the tools and ideas to enhance capabilities and address security challenges in maritime environments, resulting in a more effective defense strategy.

The six-week sprint is designed to support strategic industry exposure with defense procurement offices, government agencies and investors. Innovators will have access to experts, mentorship and a tightly knit BlueTech community and alumni network.

Congrats to all the companies selected for this cohort! Look forward to working together!

MEET THE COHORT

❓ What is Demonstration day?

401 Tech Bridge & Northeast Tech Bridge will host a UXV specific demonstration event to bring together innovation, industry and government entities for a day filled with hands-on / in-water demonstrations.

 

❓ Who Should Apply?

If you are a company with technology that supports undersea object identification and classification, inter-domain (sub-sea, surface, air) communications, device energy management, and/or device navigation/control…WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

 

❓ Important Information to Know?

Space is limited! Proclaim your interest NOW! This event is closed to the public.  

APPLY NOW

SBIR COORDINATION

Many of you have interacted with Lee Silvestre, who serves as the SBIR Coordinator for the Northeast Tech Bridge. Lee has been an integral part of the national Tech Bridge effort under NavalX since its inception. Her engagement with startup companies and her connection to Navy initiatives have made a significant impact since that time.

Lee’s employment will transition to SENEDIA starting on October 1st, but her role as Northeast Tech Bridge SBIR Coordinator will remain unchanged. We anticipate and plan to maintain the same level of excellent collaboration with Lee under our valued partner SENEDIA. We will continue to drive Navy initiatives forward with her exceptional commitment.

While her contact information is changing, her responsibilities from the Northeast Tech Bridge and her contributions to the 401 Tech Bridge will remain consistent as we strive to further enhance this ecosystem with significant growth potential.

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Engineering, Robotics & Teamwork on the Agenda this Summer.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport hosts the Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) for high school students, emphasizing engineering and teamwork. Participants work in teams, designing, building, and testing underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over two three-week sessions. The program focuses on social engineering, teaching students to collaborate effectively.
This year, more than 26 public and private high schools were represented. Most of the students attend schools in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but schools as far away as New York, New Jersey, Texas, and California were also represented.
The final competition evaluates ROV performance in tasks like opening doors and using a compass. UTAP provides hands-on experience and potential career insights in engineering. The successful program, managed with support from 401 Tech Bridge, contributes to building future Navy engineers and scientists.

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SeaPort-NxG & Contracts Council Meeting

SEAPORT COUNCIL:

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) will be hosting a SeaPort-NxG and Contracts Council Meeting, Tuesday, 17 October 2023.  These meetings are held approximately every six (6) months as a means of facilitating and encouraging communications between the NUWDIVNPT Contracts Department and Industry. Industry is invited to submit questions in advance of this event to foster the discussion. This event will be UNCLASSIFIED and will be held in-person at Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, Building 80 Gymnasium, 1176 Howell Street, Newport, RI 02841.

REGISTRATION:

To participate in the Seaport Council, Registration is required no later than 13 October 2023. Interested attendees must register by providing your Name, Company, CAGE Code, Size and Socio-economic Status, Phone Number and E-mail address to Ms. Taylor Souza at taylor.m.souza.civ@us.navy.mil and Ms. Sarah Heard at sarah.w.heard.civ@us.navy.mil . No on-site or day-of registration will be permitted. Attendee information will be published following the event unless requested it not be published.

QUESTIONS:

Registered attendees should submit questions to Ms. Taylor Souza at taylor.m.souza.civ@us.navy.mil and Ms. Sarah Heard at sarah.w.heard.civ@us.navy.mil by Wednesday, 11 October 2023.

FINAL CALLS and NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Are you an innovator developing products and technology for undersea, offshore, maritime, or Blue Tech?

Below are a few of the opportunities that 401 Tech Bridge is currently sourcing.

New opportunities arise all the time. Contact us to learn more!

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