Starburst’s Post

APPLY TODAY! Global aerospace and defense startup accelerator and innovation services leader Starburst and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have launched SEISMIC (Startup & Entrepreneurship Initiative Supporting Minority Institutions & Communities), a new initiative designed to empower defense technology entrepreneurs from minority serving institutions. “This is an outstanding opportunity for our students in a wide range of fields. We look forward to this partnership with Starburst as we prepare the next generation of workforce talent.” - Dr. Harry L. Williams, President & CEO | TMCF Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gic8WPCE #TMCFImpact #HBCUScholars

APPLY TODAY! Global aerospace and defense startup accelerator and innovation services leader Starburst and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund have launched SEISMIC (Startup & Entrepreneurship Initiative Supporting Minority Institutions & Communities), a new initiative designed to empower defense technology entrepreneurs from minority serving institutions. “This is an outstanding opportunity for our students in a wide range of fields. We look forward to this partnership with Starburst as we prepare the next generation of workforce talent.” - Dr. Harry L. Williams, President & CEO | TMCF Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gic8WPCE #TMCFImpact #HBCUScholars

Thanks to Ann Miura-Ko from Floodgate and Business Insider for naming SmarterDx in '85 of the most promising startups of 2024, according to top VCs'! 🙌 "Their technology's ability to unlock 'found' revenue becomes a no-brainer for hospital systems. The team, led by Michael Gao, also makes us incredibly excited for a company that is still just getting started. Mike and Josh Geleris are not just technologists but also former clinical leaders – enabling them to bring a first-hand experience that hospital systems appreciate." Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/e2wwP-jr

We’re excited to share some fantastic news for our veterans! The Innovation Accelerator for Veterans program through the Venture Center at Fox Valley Technical College has received a nearly $100,000 grant from the State of Wisconsin. This funding will provide valuable support to veterans looking to launch their own businesses! This program offers: ✅ Entrepreneurial training ✅ One-on-one mentoring ✅ Networking opportunities ✅ Startup and growth support Learn more about the program here: https://bit.ly/49eCE1T

It is relatively easy to organize Demo / Pitch Events. But what if a startup pitch is also evaluated by teenagers? Can the startups speak their language? Find out in our event at UBS this Thursday! We still have a handful of tickets available! Details below. #nextgeneration #ubs #sictic #demodays #pitchevent

If you are a defense tech startup, an innovator, and have been seeking funding, you do not want to miss our next Business of Innovation in Defense (BiD) webinar on July 17th presented by ONRamp Hub: Washington. You have already created the concepts and prototypes. You know your idea is just what the defense industry needs. Now get the funding for it by learning about these specific topics:   • Private Funding • Non-dilutive vs. Dilutive • Capital funding to avoid • Responsible Capital Management Join us for the next in the series, Business of Innovation in Defense (BiD) 103 Seminar: Specialized Funding for Defense Tech Startups. Learn more and register at - https://lnkd.in/g3Rjp_rV #nwdefense #pnwinnovation Denise Ryser Chris Groves Jake Tozier Dradin Kreft Andrea Hegarty Sam Zvirzdys Todd J. Woods

Success Story! The Crucible Ignitor 2025 Kicks Off Second Cohort On December 7, NavalX Inland Empire Tech Bridge kicked off Crucible Ignitor 2025 with a virtual entrepreneur bootcamp. More than 60 aspiring entrepreneurs from 11 states applied to form 10 new companies for the program, which unites technology with diverse innovators and promotes critical technology commercialization to solve Naval problems. Learn more by clicking the link below. https://lnkd.in/gfej5ivR

Latitude59 is kicking off in Estonia! We're thrilled to be a part of the conversation surrounding the future of startups and innovation in Estonia, Europe, and beyond. One topic that's particularly relevant is the role of verifiable identity in various sectors like education, trade, public services, and national security, and how AuvoID can help facilitate the growing demand for universal verifiable data networks. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting developments in this space! #Latitude59 #Estonia #innovation #startups #verifiableidentity #AuvoID

Discover how the new $50 million fund by Texas Venture Partners is set to transform the Israeli defense tech landscape. Led by entrepreneurs Lorne Abony and Tal Shmueli, TVP targets startups with potential to significantly impact battlefield dynamics and national security. Delving into the ecosystems, they select ventures poised for growth and expansion into U.S. markets, focusing on innovative solutions to meet critical challenges. This strategic investment highlights the burgeoning opportunities within the defense tech sector amidst a rapidly changing global security environment. https://lnkd.in/eYp2dgRj #defensetechnology #defensetech

This is interesting not just for learning about the space sector, but also thinking about how markets are formed. Must-read for #mbastudents with an interest in careers in space, but being able to break down a sector into its component parts and identify which part you want to work in and why is useful for a career pivot to any sector.