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.
KIC DC Partnership
About the Event
The Korea Innovation Center (KIC), funded by the Korean government, works to build a vibrant ecosystem across the US and Korea, in an effort to facilitate an entry into the US market for its startups. As part of their efforts, KIC partnered with FedTech to design and operate the KIC-FedTech Accelerator.
The KIC-FedTech Accelerator aims to help the most promising Korean technology companies launch their businesses in the U.S. and achieve their strategic goals. The program features real-world advice from active investors and founders in the U.S. and action-based learning from a highly curated curriculum. Throughout the program and mentorship, FedTech the Korean startups to create the highest impact in the U.S. market.
Startups are involved in an array of fields including cybersecurity, healthcare, and blockchain. Following the accelerator, the companies have an opportunity to showcase their technology in front of some of DC’s most prominent founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals, at our Pitch Day.
Agenda
2:30 p.m. / 1430 ET
Opening
Welcome Remarks
2:40 p.m. / 1440 ET
Keynote Address
Robert Burns - Executive Director, Innovation & Collaboration Science & Technology Directorate, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
2:50 p.m. / 1450 ET
Venture Spotlight
Dave Copps - Serial Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO, Worlds.io
Jennifer Ortakales - Entrepreneurship Reporter for Business Insider
3:30 p.m. / 1530 ET
Closing
Closing Discussion and Audience Q&A
About the Speakers
Robert Burns
Executive Director, Office of Innovation & Collaboration
DHS Science & Technology Directorate
Dave Copps
Serial Entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer at Worlds
Jennifer Ortakales
Journalist, Business Insider