Accelerating Your Defense Solutions Together: Meet the PNW MAC
In the Pacific Northwest’s dynamic innovation landscape, the PNW Mission Acceleration Center joins the NW Tech Bridge in playing a vital role in advancing breakthrough technologies. Together, the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center (PNW MAC) and NW Tech...
HyperKelp Wins Navy Contract for Counter-Hypersonic Detection Technology
HyperKelp has been awarded a $1.3 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop buoy-based counter-hypersonic detection technology. This contract leverages the proven success of their Kelp Smart Buoy (KSB) platform, which provides crucial intelligence on hypersonic...
Supported by NW Tech Bridge, AndrenaM is Powering Smarter Naval Operations
In a world where maritime security depends on real-time intelligence, AndrenaM is revolutionizing the way we detect, track and respond in naval operations—acting as the central nervous system for marine autonomy. When AndrenaM approached NW Tech Bridge with a TRL 3...
Connecting Innovators with Industry Experts
Meet the Experts: Leveraging SBIR Funding for Defense Innovation On December 10, NW Tech Bridge and the Washington APEX Accelerator hosted an interactive event in Poulsbo, Washington, bringing small business innovators face-to-face with Navy SBIR experts and industry...
Accessing DOD Innovation Funding: Strategies from Kate Hoy
Competition for Government funding is fierce. Kate Hoy has insight on how to beat the competition and come out on top. Kate Hoy, SBIR/STTR Program Director at Washington APEX Accelerator, has an extensive background working with small business owners and assisting...
North Star Tools: Enhancing Navy Sailors’ Emergency Response Capabilities
Drawing from firsthand experience aboard the USS Russell (DDG-59), Thomas Williams, a former enlisted U.S. Navy sailor, recognized a critical issue during shipboard emergencies—response times were often delayed due to missing or improper tools, or the inability to use...
Navigating Dual-Use Technology for Defense: How BiD Seminars Can Help
The Business in Innovation Defense (BiD) seminar series is back with its 200 Series, building on the successful 100 Series hosted by the Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center (PNW MAC) earlier this year. For any startup founder working on dual-use...
Navigating the Navy’s Tech Needs: Insights from Ralph Duncan
Breaking into government contracts can be challenging for startups, especially in the defense sector. That’s where NW Tech Bridge steps in, connecting innovative businesses with the U.S. Navy. Ralph Duncan, a retired US Navy Engineering Duty Officer with over 40 years...