The NSIN Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) matches breakthrough Department of Defense (DoD) lab technology with teams of entrepreneurs to solve the real-world problems of DoD and commercial customers. Entrepreneurs work with DoD lab inventors, mentors and subject matter experts from the Government and private sectors, and world class instructors to assess the market viability and the potential to commercialize DoD lab technologies.
DIA is an intensive 4-month cohort-based program executed in two phases: customer discovery and early company formation. Successful teams have gone on to form companies, license the technology from the labs and pursue various funding opportunities.
The NSIN Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) matches breakthrough Department of Defense (DoD) lab technology with teams of entrepreneurs to solve the real-world problems of DoD and commercial customers. Entrepreneurs work with DoD lab inventors, mentors and subject matter experts from the Government and private sectors, and world class instructors to assess the market viability and the potential to commercialize DoD lab technologies.
DIA is an intensive 4-month cohort-based program executed in two phases: customer discovery and early company formation. Successful teams have gone on to form companies, license the technology from the labs and pursue various funding opportunities.
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2024
Inland Empire Innovation Summit
April 23, 2024
Riverside Convention Center | Riverside, CA
Registration Closes April 19
NavalX, Inland Empire Tech Bridge, and FedTech invite you to attend the inaugural Inland Empire Innovation Summit on April 23, 2024 from 9:00 AM PST to 5:00 PM PST, at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA!
Join US Navy, Defense-focused, and Inland Empire industry leaders at the Inland Empire Innovation Summit to network, learn, and discover deep tech solutions to national security and regional economic initiatives.
Plus, don’t miss the eagerly awaited pitch competition between the 2024 Crucible Accelerator teams. You’ll preview groundbreaking solutions designed to address this year’s challenges and technology areas, followed by a chance to network with the teams.
Challenge Statements/Tech Focus Areas
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Data Analytics & Visualization
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Measurement Technology (Metrology)
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Telecommunications, Information Sharing, and Networks
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Electrification, Decarbonization, & Green Construction
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Water Technologies, Products, and Platforms
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Injury Prevention and Safety
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Agricultural, Animal By Product Utilization
What to Expect
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Panels
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Workshops
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Technology and Startup Pitches
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Networking
Featured Speakers
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Congressman Ken Calvert
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Troy Clarke: Director of the Inland Empire Tech Bridge and Strategic Advisor at Naval Surface Warfare Center (Corona Division)
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Marco Romani: Director, NavalX Central Coast Tech Bridge
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Mark B. Thompson: ORTA Manager, Ventura Tech Bridge, and Co-Director, Naval Facilities Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center
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Alan Jaeger: Director, Ventura Tech Bridge
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