• *Postponed Due to Shutdown* Tide Talks with Southern Maryland and Pacific NW Tech Bridges

    Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad 14110 Northeast 21st Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

    Are you an innovator, technologist, or small business leader curious about how squadrons and program offices in the Navy collaborate — and where small businesses fit in? Join the Southern Maryland and Pacific Northwest Tech Bridges for an interactive Tide Talks session featuring Commander Kyle Hanford, Commanding Officer, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 “Lancers” and Commander Michael Mabry, Growler […]

  • Coffee + Conversation: What’s working (and what’s not) with Navy innovation pathways

    Vibe Coworks 19225 8th Avenue Northeast #201, Poulsbo, WA, United States

    We’re creating space for a small, informal conversation with our partners at NW Tech Bridge — and we’d love for you to join us. We’re calling it a Listening Session for Innovators, but think of it more as a coffee chat with purpose. It’s a chance for founders and small businesses who are working (or trying to work!) with […]

  • Meet the Experts: Leveraging SBIR Funding for Defense Innovation

    Vibe Coworks 19225 8th Avenue Northeast #201, Poulsbo, WA, United States

    An exclusive opportunity to connect face-to-face with Navy SBIR success stories and industry veterans. Imagine your small business pioneering breakthrough research and securing Department of Defense funding to fuel innovation. That's exactly what's possible with the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program, a unique opportunity for businesses to access substantial funding for cutting-edge research and prototype development. […]