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  • DHS Looks for Emergency Response Tech Innovators - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DHS Looks for Emergency Response Tech Innovators

    The Department of Homeland Security has issued a request for innovators who can help DHS prototype, test and deploy emergency response systems equipped with “smart city” and “internet of things” tools to first responders by 2020. DHS said Thursday the RFI notice is part of a broader effort the department’s science and technology directorate announced in September. The directorate partnered with the […] More

  • Inova Health System Creates Investment Arm, Accelerator Program in Care Optimization Push - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Inova Health System Creates Investment Arm, Accelerator Program in Care Optimization Push

    Falls Church, Virginia-based nonprofit healthcare provider Inova Health System has launched an investment unit and an accelerator program in a push to optimize care quality at the organization and in the region. Inova Strategic Investments will invest in healthcare venture funds and in companies that align with Inova’s strategic priorities such as advanced analytics, clinical practice innovations and information technology […] More

  • SAP NS2 Becomes MACH37 Cyber Accelerator Platinum Sponsor - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SAP NS2 Becomes MACH37 Cyber Accelerator Platinum Sponsor

    A U.S.-based subsidiary of SAP will participate in the MACH37 Cyber Accelerator 90-day program for startups and small businesses as a platinum sponsor. SAP National Security Services — or SAP NS2 – will receive access to the MACH37 portfolio comprised of information security entrepreneurs and innovators and also take part in the program’s  executive advisory board, the Center for Innovative Technology said Thursday. CIT’s MACH37 […] More

  • DHS Seeks Wearable First Responder Tech From Startup Companies - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    DHS Seeks Wearable First Responder Tech From Startup Companies

    The Department of Homeland Security currently explores startup-developed wearable technologies that work to support first responders through a business accelerator program of the DHS science and technology directorate. DHS said it seeks startup companies that can provide body-worn electronics, advanced sensors and gear-embedded voice and data communication technologies as part of the EMERGE 2016: Wearable Technology accelerator program. The department added the […] More

  • SBA Taps 21 Partners to Support Agency's Small Biz Innovation Programs - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    SBA Taps 21 Partners to Support Agency’s Small Biz Innovation Programs

    The Small Business Administration has awarded $325,000 in grant funds to 21 organizations to assist the agency in efforts to help entrepreneurs get more involved in the government’s Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs. SBA said Thursday it chose 16 state and local economic development agencies, business development centers, colleges and universities to receive a combined $125,000 under the […] More

  • Mach37 Seeks Applications for Cyber Startup Mentorship Program; Bob Stratton Comments - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Mach37 Seeks Applications for Cyber Startup Mentorship Program; Bob Stratton Comments

    The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened the application process for its 90-day mentorship program that seeks to help startups develop and market their information security platforms with a $50,000 investment. The business accelerator will select up to eight early-stage firms for the Spring 2016 Cohort program that is scheduled to launch on March 14, Mach37 […] More

  • NVTC Unveils 2015 Tech Award Finalists - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    NVTC Unveils 2015 Tech Award Finalists

    The Northern Virginia Technology Council has unveiled the names of the finalists for the 2015 NVTC Tech Awards in honor of Northern Virginia’s technology community. NVTC said Thursday this year’s Tech Executive of the Year finalists are Neustar’s Lisa Hook, Northrop Grumman’s Neil Siegel, HP’s Marilyn Crouther, Vencore’s Barry Barlow and Virtustream’s Rodney Rogers. NVTC will […] More

  • TechNexus Names 13 Partners to Wearable Tech Accelerator Program With DHS - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    TechNexus Names 13 Partners to Wearable Tech Accelerator Program With DHS

    TechNexus has selected 13 companies as finalists in its EMERGE Accelerator Program for wearable technology with the Department of Homeland Security and the Center for Innovative Technology. The company said Aug. 10 the finalists will work with its corporate partners and DHS to explore mentorship opportunities, provide test beds for proof of concepts and build investor or channel partner relationships. […] More

  • Innovation-Focused Nonprofit to Help DHS Equip First Responders With Wearable Tech - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Innovation-Focused Nonprofit to Help DHS Equip First Responders With Wearable Tech

    The Center for Innovative Technology has launched a new accelerator program with the Department of Homeland Security‘s Science and Technology Directorate to equip first responders with the latest innovations in wearable technology. CIT said Wednesday the “EMERGE! Accelerating Wearable Tech for First Responders” program aims to adapt commercial wearable technology from startup companies to support first responders. “CIT is […] More