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Attention innovators, we have exciting news – we’re launching a brand-new competition in the fall. We’re excited to present the Technical Grand Challenge!   The US Army will be launching a competition this fall for small businesses, large businesses, academia, and non-traditional defense contractors to develop innovative approaches to new and existing Army #AI problems. The competition will utilize #Army data, Army use-cases, and apply your collaborative solutions in a live technical challenge. When ASA(ALT) announced their AI Implementation plan, we were ready to join the effort with new competition ideas. At the finals, participants will put their AI solutions to the test with challenges ranging in complexity and topics. Participants can expect to receive direct feedback from subject matter experts throughout the competition, compete for cash prizes, and network with key stakeholders.   We don’t want to give too much away just yet, but we can’t wait to launch this competition. In the meantime, keep an eye on our website and socials, and if you see us at an event, make sure you stop by to hear about the exciting opportunities we have coming up! https://lnkd.in/grJFAgKf

It’s the first day of the xTechSpecial Forces competition finals and these innovators are keeping our judges on their toes! At the end of each pitch, judges have time to ask finalists detailed questions about their technologies. The pitches are one of our favorite parts of a competition and we can’t wait to hear from the rest of our finalists!

Congratulations to the five #xTechInternational 2024 winners! We were so impressed by all of the technology solutions put forward and can’t wait to see what this group accomplishes in the future.  Head over to our website to learn more about the winners! https://lnkd.in/eRbQid2T

We want to congratulate the 12 #xTech #SpecialForces finalists! Each company will receive a cash prize of $10,000 and an invitation to pitch to a panel of US Army experts at Fort Liberty next week. We can’t wait to hear more! https://lnkd.in/dg39wPvG

We just had an amazing first day in Madrid for the #xTechInternational finals! We had a private tour of the Foundation for Research, Development and Application of Composite Materials. Our judges, finalists, and the #xTech team got to see the high tech labs and workshops, learn more about FIDAMC's mission, and had the opportunity to learn more through a Q&A. We can't wait for another action-packed day tomorrow!

Check out this interview with HON. Doug Bush, ASA(ALT)!  In this interview, Mr. Bush dives into his priorities for the US Army, which include improving program execution and performance, software acquisition, and modernization efforts. Mr. Bush also discusses how he's leveraged congressional funding to boost munitions production and expedite the development of new capabilities. https://lnkd.in/d-VbsTJv

#TipTuesday We understand working with the #DoD can seem daunting and confusing, but there are organizations to help make the process easier! Check out this monthly webinar series from the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Transition Cell. Learn the basics about how your business can work with various DoD organizations. Topics range from budget cycles, government customers and types of appropriations. Register today! https://lnkd.in/etn-geBd

Congratulations to the four #xTechScalable #AI competition winners! Each winner received an additional cash prize and will now submit a proposal for a Direct to Phase II US Army #SBIR contract of up to $2 million. Head over to our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e8G2zKEz

With the rise of #AI use cases, there have been growing concerns about how it works when it comes to intellectual property. Check out this interview with Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, where she discusses what the USPTO is doing to help. From experimenting with AI to thinking about how generative AI could impact future patents, she has several answers. https://lnkd.in/e93hgq9y

The US Army intends to release a series of requests for information focused on #ArtificialIntelligence capabilities, testing and security in the next few months, with plans to issue the #RFI specific to fostering #AI partnerships with industry in July. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egTti-gn