Central Florida Tech Grove

One of Tech Grove's missions is to grow the defense industrial base through outreach to innovators and entrepreneurs across the country and engaging them in our initiatives. One way we do that is by participating in key entrepreneurial support organizations like the Florida Business Incubation Association. We had a very productive time this week at the Spring Conference networking with #incubator, #accelerator, and #economicdevelopment professionals from across the state. Thank you, Catapult Lakeland, Inc., for hosting us. Thank you to the #FBIA team for putting together such a great program! Erin Goodrich Baker, PMP Lisa Ouakil Dr. Chris M. Libutti NavalX Central Florida Tech Bridge NavalX Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) U.S. Army PEO STRI Synthetic Training Environment CFT Department of the Air Force (USAF & USSF) Chief Modeling & Simulation Office SERDP & ESTCP Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

🚨Join the Blue TIDE 2025 Prize Challenge! The Northeast Tech Bridge (NETB) at NUWCNPT, in partnership with 401 Tech Bridge, ONR, and NavalX, is launching a multi-phase prize challenge to identify cutting-edge technologies for monitoring and protecting undersea critical infrastructure. 💡 Why Participate? ✅ Compete in a high-visibility challenge ✅ Gain exposure to the U.S. Navy's technology priorities ✅ Position your technology for future investment & deployment 📢 Apply Now! https://hubs.la/Q03bLbr80 🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to test, demonstrate, and advance your innovation! 🔗 Learn more & apply today! #BlueTIDE2025 #NavalInnovation #TechChallenge #UnderseaSecurity #NETB #TechGrove

🚨 Final Call: SERDP Prize Challenge Submissions Close Soon! 🚨 Time is running out! Submit your fire response technology solutions by Friday, March 7th at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to compete in the SERDP Prize Challenge. 🔥 A panel of expert evaluators will review submissions, selecting three finalists to showcase their innovations at the Prize Challenge Demo Day. The stakes are high—$85K for the top performer, with $55K and $30K awards for second and third place! Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact. Submit now: https://hubs.la/Q039qn8d0 #TechGrove #CentralFloridaTechGrove #Innovation #TechEvents #Networking #FireTech #SERDPChallenge

Join us at Central Florida Tech Grove for some exciting events happening in March 2025! Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities to learn, network, and engage with the tech community! Visit our website for more information and to stay updated on future events: https://hubs.la/Q038_vS20 #TechGrove #CentralFloridaTechGrove #TechEvents #Networking #Innovation #Learning #MarchEvents

The SERDP Prize Challenge submission date has been EXTENDED to March 7th by 11:59 PM EST. 🔥 Evaluations will be conducted by technical personnel experienced in assessing fire response technologies. Three finalists will eventually be selected based on the evaluation of qualified submissions and participation in the Prize Challenge Demo Day. The top-performing participant will be awarded $85k in prize money with $55k and $30k awards to the second and third-ranked participants. Submit your solutions here: https://hubs.la/Q038Rs2f0 #TechGrove #CentralFloridaTechGrove #TechEvents #Networking #Innovation #Learning #FebruaryEvents National Center For Simulation (NCS) Florida High Tech Corridor Orlando Tech Community Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) PM TRASYS U.S. Army PEO STRI Synthetic Training Environment CFT Leslie Faircloth Steve South Carol Ann Dykes Logue Erin Goodrich Baker, PMP Space Training and Readiness Command SERDP & ESTCP US Army Modeling and Simulation Office

At The Central Florida Tech Grove we will be wishing our very own Carol Ann Dykes Logue, a farewell into retirement! Join us in celebrating Carol Ann Dykes Logue and her extraordinary contributions over the years!

🍊🌱Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) came to The Central Florida Tech Grove last week to test several biophysiological technologies in a localized network that can aggregate not only sensor data, but simulation data into a central database. During the testing we had several government agencies and industry present, as well. If you are interested in learning more about us, click here: https://hubs.la/Q038GFfD0 #TechGrove #CentralFloridaTechGrove #TechEvents #Networking #Innovation #Learning #FebruaryEvents#CentralFlorida#Technology National Center For Simulation (NCS) Florida High Tech Corridor Orlando Tech Community Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) PM TRASYS U.S. Army PEO STRI Synthetic Training Environment CFT Leslie Faircloth Steve South Carol Ann Dykes Logue Erin Goodrich Baker, PMP Space Training and Readiness Command SERDP & ESTCP US Army Modeling and Simulation Office

Tech Grove staff had the opportunity to attend the Congressional Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Leadership Summit, sponsored by the NATIONAL TRAINING & SIMULATION ASSOCIATION (NTSA), on February 18th. The summit brought together the M&S Community of Practice to address critical issues impacting our nation's security and resiliency. Discussions focused on leveraging M&S, generative AI, and advanced technologies to reduce vulnerabilities across infrastructure sectors like energy, climate, and disaster management, as well as defense. 🍊 Thank you to the Congressional M&S Leadership Summit for having us. #MSLeadershipSummit#NTSA#NationalSecurity#TechInnovation#GenerativeAI#TechGrove#CentralFloridaTechGrove#TechEvents#Networking#Innovation#Learning#FebruaryEvents National Center For Simulation (NCS) Florida High Tech Corridor Orlando Tech Community Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) PM TRASYS U.S. Army PEO STRI Synthetic Training Environment CFT Leslie Faircloth Steve South Carol Ann Dykes Logue Erin Goodrich Baker, PMP Space Training and Readiness Command SERDP & ESTCP US Army Modeling and Simulation Office

Yesterday morning, we hosted an incredible event at The Central Florida Tech Grove—the CPAG Defense Forum Breakfast. Our distinguished guest speakers included Colonel Thomas Monaghan Jr. from U.S. Army PEO STRI, Captain Tim James from Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) and NSA Orlando, Mr. Brett Telford from Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS), and Major Kyle Hanas from PM TRASYS. The event was co-hosted by The Central Florida Tech Grove and The Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation (CFMCF) (501)(c)(19), and we were thrilled to offer a breakfast to kick off the morning. The highlight of the event was the Defense Forum Panel, where our speakers shared their expertise and insights into the ever-evolving defense landscape. The morning was rounded off with a Q&A session, where attendees had the chance to interact directly with our expert panelists. We invite you to join us for our upcoming events found here https://hubs.la/Q036Q1B40! Stay connected, engage with the industry’s top leaders, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of defense technology and innovation. View our presentations from yesterday's event here: https://hubs.la/Q036PTTY0 #TechGrove#CentralFloridaTechGrove#TechEvents #Networking#Innovation#Learning#FebruaryEvents National Center For Simulation (NCS) Florida High Tech Corridor Orlando Tech Community Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation (AFAMS) PM TRASYS Synthetic Training Environment CFT Leslie Faircloth Steve South Carol Ann Dykes Logue Erin Goodrich Baker, PMP Space Training and Readiness Command SERDP & ESTCP US Army Modeling and Simulation Office

Join us at the Government Contracting Reverse Trade Show on Wednesday, March 19th at the Florida SBDC at UCF (3201 E. Colonial Drive, Suite A20, Orlando, FL 32803). We're excited to connect with you alongside multiple agencies and prime contractors! When: Session 1: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Session 2: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM This is your chance to chat with The Central Florida Tech Grove and learn about exciting opportunities working with our government customers. Don't miss out—space is limited, so register now! REGISTER HERE: Session 1: https://hubs.la/Q035v70t0 Session 2: https://hubs.la/Q035tW7p0 We can't wait to see you there! #GovContracting#BusinessOpportunities #ReverseTradeShow#Networking#TechGrove#CentralFloridaTechGrove#TechEvents#Networking#Innovation#Learning