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.
Fireside with FedTech
Fireside with FedTech is a speakers series featuring industry professionals, discussing their personal experience navigating the entrepreneurial journey.
6/2 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Brian Yennie, CTO at The SMART Tire Company
Brian has been a serial entrepreneur and investor his entire career. He and co-founder, Earl Cole, founded SMART Tire in September 2020 after participating in FedTech's NASA Startup Studio program.
1/27 from 12PM to 1PM EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Adam Hardage
Adam shares his experiences with the dual-use Virtual Exam Room platform, and how he is commercializing the Air Force's BATDOK(TM) application to enhance the platform.
8/26 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Ben Solomon
Curious how FedTech was started? Join us to hear about the beginnings of FedTech, trends in tech transfer, and innvation with founder, Ben Solomon plus others from the team!
6/10 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Stephanie Marshall, Founder & CEO at M3 Advisors
Join us for a great conversation about innovation, the need for more investment into female-founded startups, and the differences between large global companies and startups.
4/29 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Lilian Ting, Co-founder & COO at Predictiv
Lilian Ting is a Principal at Select Venture Partners. She a board member and advisor to numerous startups, with a focus on B2B software with disruptive business models. During her chat, she'll shared some key lessons learned over the course of her career, and her most important advice for entrepreneurs, based on the many companies she has advised and invested in.
5/27 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Dr. Thomas J. Burns, Founder & Managing Partner at CXO Capital
Join us to hear Dr. Thomas' experience starting and selling a government tech company.
2/24 from 12PM to 1PM EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Dave Copps
Join internationally-known futurist, technologist, and visionary, Dave Copps as he shares thoughts on emerging technologies that will transform markets and the world.
10/21 from 12PM to 1PM EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Microsphere Solutions
Join FedTech Alumni Company Microsphere Solutions to learn about their journey and vision for ultra-high-strength materials providing game changing capabilities.
8/5 from 12Ppm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: David Ijaz
Join us to hear David share his experience bridging the gap between creativity and analysis in all sizes of businesses.
4/15 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Dr. Sydney Ulvick, Director at Lockheed Martin
Our first "Fireside with FedTech" featured Dr. Sydney Ulvick of the Intelligent System Works (ISW) with Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL).
5/13 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Michael Paley, Principal Consultant at Sendero Advisory
Join us to hear Michael's "Inside SBIR" experience on how to be successful working within the system.
2/10 from 12PM to 1PM EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Russ Speiller
Join Russ as he shares experiences and stories over a 22-year career with Proctor & Gamble Company where he actions LEAN Innovation principles for next-generation products and developments.
9/9 from 12PM to 1PM EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Jennifer O'Daniel
Jen has led over 50 early-stage investments, been involved with several accelerator programs, serves as a board observer, and has her own podcast! Join our discussion with tips for early stage startups.
7/22 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Carol Politi, President of TRX Systems
Join us to hear Carol talk about her experience as an entrepreneur working within the military systems.
4/22 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Robert Biciocchi, Independent Consultant at RLBCo
Robert Biciocchi, Principal of RLBCo. discussed what he is focusing on during this time of social distancing, how to think creatively in today's market, and offered advice to first-time (and returning) entrepreneurs.
5/20 from 12pm to 1pm EDT
Fireside with FedTech: Geoffrey M. Odlum, President at Odlum Global Strategies