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Register today for the LIVE NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Showcase: https://lnkd.in/eYdqHjNu Featuring Liz Young McNally, the Deputy Director for Commercial Operations at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and a stellar VC line up Pete Mathias of Alumni Ventures, Tess Hatch of Bessemer Venture Partners, and Garuth Acharya (Garuth A.) of 8090 Industries. Twenty of our nation's top emerging dual-use startups will compete for $50,000. Investors, government, innovators, and industry partners tune in and get early access to the founders building these transformative companies. #NationalSecurity #VC #Innovate #NSINVector

🚨 🚨 A new NSIN Propel dropped! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-uxFDYa. Applications due Sept 13th. NSIN Propel is sourcing top startups from across the country with emerging technology to secure our nation's critical infrastructure. The 2024 cohort of NSIN Propel Maritime Digital Defense will work closely with Commander, Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), NSIN - National Security Innovation Network, and other government stakeholders to adapt their commercial technology for strategic impact in the United States Department of Defense. Applicants, industry, venture capital, academia and government stakeholders can learn more about this new iteration at the Sept 4th information session: https://lnkd.in/ezG99aSC Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) U.S. Cyber Command Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) US Navy #NSINPropel #Cyber #NationalSecurity #Accelerator

Join the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) for the 2024 Vector Showcase on August 27th, 2024! See the 2024 NSIN Vector cohort present their solutions to improve national security before an expert panel of judges as they compete for $50,000 in non-dilutive funding. For all defense industry professionals, government officials, investors, venture capitalists, and technology enthusiasts, don’t miss this opportunity to explore the forefront of defense technology! Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/eDEbbzyM

We've Officially Launched the 2024 Quest Accelerator Program! Partnering with Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, our accelerator program is focused on leveraging the scale of federal R&D funding to provide tailored expertise and private investment opportunities for Hawaii-based early stage technology startups and US based startups looking to engage with the local Hawaii ecosystem. This year's theme is building Resiliency for the local community and supporting Maui's Recovery and Rebuild efforts. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCG6fi3b Applications are open until Sept 27th (Midnight HST)! You can check out a recap of last year's program here: https://lnkd.in/eVgP_yDS #investedinthemission Decisive Point

#ICYMI Tuesday was the NSIN Propel Hawaii 2024 kickoff with our 10 selected cohort companies! The fresh cohort got an overview of the three months ahead and heard speeches from Liz Young McNally, Deputy Director of Commercial Operations at Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Brigadier Gen. Brian Laidlaw of Hickam Air Force Base, and Ryan Benitez, Partner at Decisive Point. See the companies: https://lnkd.in/eaMEk_eG #Accelerator #DefenseInnovation

Earlier this week, Decisive Point hosted Congressman Jim Banks, who serves on House Armed Services, for a compelling discussion on the US defense industry. This dialogue explored how defense technology could support national security and enhance the domestic industrial base. Many thanks to Congressman Banks for his time and leadership, and to everyone who joined us in New York for this enlightening event. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to convene timely discussions on the future of defense innovation. Thomas Hendrix Nate Walton

Ryan Benitez, Keeley MacAfee, and Jacqueline Blackburn represented us at the C2C Summit, where they supported our legion and cohort teams. A total of 28 early-stage startups in the DOE-funded program gathered to showcase their innovations in Grid Modernization, Energy Storage, Nuclear, Buildings, and Renewables. We had the privilege of hearing from distinguished speakers across the government and toured cutting-edge national lab facilities like the Flex Lab, Cyclotron Accelerator, and Laser Lab. A huge congratulations to all the teams who participated and made this event a success! For more details, check out the full scoop here: https://lnkd.in/ddnFGSZ9

Join the Hawaii defense innovation community in welcoming the NSIN Propel Hawaii 2024 cohort on Aug 6 at the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcrCHxjV The NSIN Propel 2024 startups are fielding their emerging technologies to tackle challenges for Pacific Air Forces. The launch event will convene investors, startups, industry and government stakeholders. Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs NSIN - National Security Innovation Network Hawaii Technology Development Corporation U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Pacific Air Forces

Join Decisive Point Partners Thomas Hendrix and Ryan Benitez in London for the inaugural Resilience Conference 🚀 Learn more and attend: https://lnkd.in/gB-knujp

Decisive Point is proud to be an early investor in Aurelius Systems and to support their mission to make high-energy laser cUAS systems a reality. With the emergence of small drones as a ubiquitous threat on the modern battlefield and disrupting global maritime traffic, we need low-cost systems to defend personnel and critical assets more than ever. #investedinthemission