GRIFFISS INSTITUTE SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR DEFENSE STARTUP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

The Griffiss Institute is looking for 10 teams to take part in a 12-week defense-innovation program, The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator, beginning in May.

The competition for the 10 slots is open to startups developing defense applications for artificial intelligence/machine learning, cyber, quantum, and unmanned aerial-system solutions with potential to improve national security and economic competitiveness.

The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator is an immersive training academy for seed-stage tech startups. It is offered at Innovare Advancement Center, an open innovation hub driven by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (Rome Lab) to accelerate academic, industry, and government talent and technologies in areas critical to national security.