Hacking for Defense® (H4D)

📣 Calling out all service members in the Pacific Northwest Area! Join us at Joint Base Lewis-McChord* on November 20th for two interactive, joint-service #H4D Problem Sourcing Seminars. These seminars are in partnership with the Washington National Guard, Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center and the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network. If you're interested in having talented student teams tackle your organization’s toughest challenges with fresh perspectives, this event is for you! 🚀 📅 Date: November 20, 2024 🕙 Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 🕜 Session 2: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Rainier Spark - McChord Innovation Center Choose the session that works for you! Stick around afterward for 1-on-1 scoping sessions with H4D analysts or schedule a virtual follow-up. *Open to DoD personnel only. 🎟 Register today at the link below!

Former #H4D team, Anthro Energy, was just awarded $24.9M by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build the first U.S.-owned advanced electrolyte production facility in Louisville, KY. This facility will produce 12,000 metric tons of electrolyte annually, supporting the future of electric vehicles, defense, and consumer electronics. This project will not only strengthen America’s battery supply chain but also create over 500 jobs and support local community initiatives. We’re proud to see this former student team take on a key role in advancing clean energy! 🌱🔋 BMNT, NSIN - National Security Innovation Network, Common Mission Project, #CleanEnergy, #BatteryTech, #DOE, #Sustainability

The H4D team is back on the road! This week, we visited the 911th Airlift Wing in Pittsburgh, PA, where we hosted a Problem Sourcing Seminar (PSS) to dive into the challenges airmen face and explore how #H4D student teams can offer innovative solutions. 🙌 Shoutout to our H4D ambassador, Scott Howard (Brigadier General, Retired), for hosting us at the base. Special thanks to NSIN - National Security Innovation Network’s Andy Tennant for joining us to delve into the NSIN mission and other programs that could help solve the #DoD's challenges. 📧 Want to host a Problem Sourcing Seminar at your base? Reach out to us at contact@h4d.us—these seminars are available at no cost and aim to foster collaboration in identifying and addressing your unit’s most pressing challenges. 🌐 To submit a problem, visit h4d.us/submit-a-problem. #StudentTalent #Innovation #MilitaryLeadership

📢 Attention past and future #H4D sponsors, the Spring 2025 sourcing cycle is in full swing and we're actively seeking new and engaging challenges for our student teams to tackle! 🕒 Don't miss out—submit your problems today at https://lnkd.in/dMqYRsz7. 🔎 New here or interested in becoming a "sponsor"? Dive into our comprehensive sponsor overview at https://lnkd.in/g6__xMgf. #StudentTalent #DepartmentofDefense #DoD #Innovation #MilitaryLeadership

🎙️ Exciting news! The latest episode of the All Quiet on the Second Front podcast features an transformative interview with Andrew Powell from Learn to Win. Andrew shares Learn to Win’s incredible journey, from participating in the Hacking for Defense® (H4D) program to scaling beyond the classroom. Discover the challenges of scaling in the defense sector and the strategies behind their success. #H4D #Entrepreneurship #LearnToWin #Innovation #Startups

Thank you to the Modern War Institute at West Point for picking up Caleb Stenholm, Justin Fanelli and my article on bringing Hacking for Defense® (H4D) to the service academies. With the return of great power competition comes a need for our uniformed leaders to understand how technology develops, and H4D is an outstanding tool for the services to use to start that educational foundation. Shout out to Nick Rich and the team who made this happen at USMA. United States Naval Academy I don't love West Point stealing a march on us, would love to see H4D in Annapolis too!

In a time of strategic competition, where emerging technologies are key to maintaining an edge, our military leaders must adapt. Hacking for Defense® (H4D) methodologies, proven at top universities, equips students with the skills to rapidly iterate on technology and solve complex #DoD challenges. Implementing #H4D at our service academies could help advance leader development. Time to empower our next generation of leaders for the battlefield of tomorrow! Modern War Institute at West Point

We want to give a special shoutout to H4D Ambassadors like William Gates, whose dedication and hard work are crucial in sourcing and identifying key problems for the H4D program. Your passion and commitment make all the difference. Together, we're driving innovation to create real impact. 🚀 Interested in becoming an H4D Ambassador? Email us at contact@h4d.us! #H4D #ThankYou #H4DAmbassadors

This Student Outcomes blog highlights Sommer Motley! 🌟 After earning her Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Sommer pursued a Master's in Advanced Medical Product Engineering and Development. She now works in clinical research at Stryker, a leading medical device company. Sommer’s project focused on enhancing wellness evaluations for Army Special Forces operators, addressing physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and family domains. Her team developed a data analysis plan to improve resource assessments and provided feedback based on stakeholder interviews. Sommer’s dedication to improving soldier wellness showcases her commitment to making a meaningful impact. ➡️ Read her #studenthighlight here: https://lnkd.in/dwMRJY_D 📧 To reach the H4D program team to gauge how you can get involved as an ambassador, mentor, or military sponsor, please email contact@h4d.us #studenttalent #departmentofdefense #defenseinnovation #soldierreadiness

The H4D team hosted a booth yesterday at the vendor crawl during this year’s AIM Health R&D Summit (hosted by VelocityTX) in San Antonio, TX, aka #MilitaryCityUSA! It was an incredible convergence of academia, industry, and the military to propel healthcare innovation for our nation’s defense community. A special thank you to Ambassador William Gates for connecting us to engage in the space. We were able to engage with future problem sponsors and industry mentors. The mayor of San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg, also joined the conference to further highlight San Antonio’s thriving military community! 🌐 For program information or to submit a problem, visit h4d.us/submit-a-problem #AIMHealthSummit #DefenseCommunity #HealthcareInnovation