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ONE Funds and Bow River Capital Announce Joint Venture Led by Defense Technology Veterans To read more click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eMjmjpCU

**Press Release The Colorado ONE Fund is pleased to announce its investment in JDA US, LLC, a telemetry software and hardware product company that is simultaneously acquiring the assets of Germany-based JDA Systems GmbH. JDA US | ONE Funds | ONE Dev LLC Kevin O'Neil | Dawn J. | Rob Patterson | Patrick Kent | Andrew Merritt | Patrick Stephens

"Today, we are now orchestrating a collection of about 1,000 priority targets in space, 1,000 out of 9,500 satellites in space…are the priorities, with 600 apertures around the world,” Gagnon said. The Space Force collects that data and brings it into a data repository, called the #UnifiedDataLibrary, so the U.S. government and coalition partners can access the information, Maj Gen Greg Gagnon said. " via Defense One + Audrey Decker

Great news! We are honored to announce that Catalyst Campus has been awarded a Colorado Technology Hub Development Grant award under the Securing Space Assets Coalition sector from OEDIT.    This effort, comprising of visionary leaders from academia, industry, and government, is dedicated to strengthening Colorado's position in aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity and workforce development. Through strategic partnerships, these two labs, the SBIR/STTR Acceleration Lab and the Gaming Lab, aims to fuel innovation and propel our state's robust space economy to even greater heights.   Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of OEDIT, encapsulates the spirit of this initiative perfectly: "As we work to develop tomorrow’s most critical technologies, we have the opportunity to spur growth and innovation across the state so that Coloradans of all backgrounds can benefit from these incredible new opportunities."   Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President & CEO of Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, highlights the strategic impact of the award: "This funding will enable Catalyst Campus to create a cybersecurity gaming lab for students, accelerate access and participation of small businesses in the SBIR/STTR program, and create virtual internships through the establishment of a Data Mine of the Rockies lab by Space ISAC."   Together, we're shaping a future where innovation thrives, jobs flourish, and Colorado's space and defense economy thrives. These efforts will support the recent National Science Foundation grant to build an economic engine around the aerospace and defense economy. Thank you to all involved in this remarkable achievement!  RISESpaceEngine | Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC | United States Air Force | Space CAMP | ONE Funds | Space ISAC | The Data Mine - Purdue University | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | Pikes Peak State College | National Cybersecurity Center | Space Foundation Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer | Abigail Steen | Rob Patterson | Erin M. Miller | E. Daniel Hirleman | Dawn Conley https://lnkd.in/gc62vX_W

Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Catalyst Accelerator Colorado Springs as a Stage One winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). The Catalyst Accelerator will receive a $50,000 cash prize for its inclusive approach in supporting the launch, growth, and scale of STEM/R&D-focused small businesses in National Security and Defense. GAFC first launched in 2014, and through 2023, has awarded 427 prizes totaling over $26 million. We are honored and thrilled to be part of this year’s Stage One cohort, fostering a collaborative national support ecosystem for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gJsVxXXB Learn more! • Check us out in the GAFC 2024 Directory accessible at https://lnkd.in/gPsudiVZ. • Meet all of the Stage One winners and learn more about the competition by visiting the America’s Seed Fund website: https://lnkd.in/e6YawAWy.

Thank you to everyone who attended The Catalyst Expo! We are incredibly grateful to have such a remarkable community of companies, founders, leaders, and innovators who believe in our mission and are committed to helping others build their technology to its fullest potential. Thank you again to the following companies and leaders: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Genesis Codes, SylLab Systems, Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc., RAPIDFORT, Defense Unicorns, Constellation Software Engineering, LLC (CSEngineering), Nooks, Spectro Cloud, Maximus, RISESpaceEngine, and Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center. Fireside Speakers: Gordon D., Robert Giovannetti, Madison Walker, Ross Morrell, Sarah Stewart, PMP, Tracy Hines, Pete Schramm, Anthony J. Perez, Sean Allen, Dawn Conley, Scott Tibbitts, Kevin O'Neil, and Andrew Merritt. Thank you all for sharing your experiences and knowledge with our ecosystem!

Exciting News from the Defense SBIR/STTR Program! We're thrilled to unveil the first quarter issue of our Defense SBIR/STTR Program Quarterly Review newsletter! Here's a sneak peek into what you'll find: * A message from our new director, Ms. Gina Sims: Get to know our dynamic leader and her vision for the program's future. * SBIR/STTR Program Statistics: Dive into the numbers! Explore awards and proposals by State and component, gaining valuable insights into the program's reach and impact. * Connect with Us on social media: Stay in the loop by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter (@dodsbir), and Facebook (facebook.com/dodsbir). Your engagement and feedback are invaluable! * Small Business Success Stories: Discover inspiring tales of small businesses thriving through the program. Learn about their innovations and the positive influence on the defense landscape. * Share Your Ideas: We want to hear from you! Feel free to send us your topic ideas and suggestions for the newsletter at osd.ncr.ousd-r-e.mbx.sbir-sttr-outreach@mail.mil. Let's foster a community of innovation and collaboration! #SBIR #STTR #DoDInnovates #InnovationInDefense #DefenseTech #SmallBusinessSuccess #DODSBIR Here is a link to this newsletter online: https://lnkd.in/e3pt7cwf

Don't miss out on the Catalyst Expo happening on April 8th and 9th! Join us for an exciting Fireside Chat on April 8th at 9 a.m., hosted by our campus partner, Space CAMP, featuring Supra Coders. Register here to hear this Fireside chat and much more: https://lnkd.in/gfWnyzVw

We are thrilled to announce Defense Unicorns' partnership with Sapphire Ventures and Ansa Capital. Their $35 Million Series A investment in our team represents a significant milestone in our mission to advance national security through open-source software. “Outdated technology, diverse compute environments, and the complexities of security and compliance standards have caused an unacceptable time lag, placing our country at risk for future conflicts,” Robert 🦄 Slaughter, CEO and Co-Founder of Defense Unicorns. “ At Defense Unicorns, we create software to solve the unique challenges experienced by the government.” Read more about how this sort of investment will fuel our efforts to constantly innovate and challenge ourselves to find highly specialized solutions to our national security difficulties in the Business Insider article (link in comments).

Please join us for the Happiest Hour sponsored by Maxar Technologies on Thursday, March 21st from 4:30-6:30 PM (MST). This is a wonderful opportunity for you to network with the Space Community and meet the amazing companies participating in the Space Domain Awareness cohort! This event will be held at Catalyst Campus, Colorado Springs in the co-lab kitchen. Small bites and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gX8Gp_vF #CASDA2 #innovate #accelerate Armin Ellis l Active Vigilance l Jef Smith l Astra Ultra l Matthew Goodman l The Exclosure l Nehal Gajjar l iMetalX, Inc. l Mina T. l Orbital Services Corporation LLC (OSCorp) l richard singh l Quasar Satellite Technologies l Aneesh G. l TRL11 KiMar Gartman l Shae Thomas l Allison Boothe l Hanson Finley l Sean Allen l Maxar Technologies l Lisa Henke l Mo (Maureen March) Kanwischer l Air Force Research Laboratory l United States Space Force l Catalyst Campus, Colorado Springs l Dawn Conley