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AFWERX and Department of Air Force Award Qrypt with STTR Phase 1 Contract

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Qrypt , the pioneering quantum-secure encryption company, has announced AFWERX has selected it for an STTR Phase 1 contract focused on Qrypt’s quantum-secure encryption solution to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of Air Force (DAF).

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  • Qrypt , the pioneering quantum-secure encryption company, has announced AFWERX has selected it for an STTR Phase 1 contract focused on Qrypt’s quantum-secure encryption solution to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of Air Force (DAF).
  • Qrypt’s quantum-secure encryption solution uniquely eliminates key transmission and addresses the immediate threat posed by “harvest now, decrypt later” (HNDL) attacks.
  • “Through this collaboration and contract, we can work with Qrypt to strengthen national defense capabilities and advance quantum-resistant cryptography.”
    To learn more about Qrypt’s offerings, visit www.qrypt.com .
  • The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

Leonid Capital Partners Adds to National Security Portfolio with Strategic Investment in EMPEQ

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Monday, January 22, 2024
Technology, Professional Services, Military, Engineering, Security, Satellite, Government Technology, Other Technology, Other Defense, Aerospace, Nanotechnology, Contracts, Manufacturing, Software, Defense, Finance, Artificial Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, National security, SBIR, Intelligence, Air force, Quality control

Leonid Capital Partners, a leading provider of alternative financing solutions for US Defense contractors, today announced a strategic investment in EMPEQ, a groundbreaking technology company tackling critical National Security challenges through advanced materials analysis.

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  • Leonid Capital Partners, a leading provider of alternative financing solutions for US Defense contractors, today announced a strategic investment in EMPEQ, a groundbreaking technology company tackling critical National Security challenges through advanced materials analysis.
  • EMPEQ stands at the forefront of using computer vision and artificial intelligence to identify military parts and detect defective components.
  • By partnering with Leonid, EMPEQ gains the financial agility needed to accelerate their crucial mission.
  • Leonid's debt structure, based on the overall value of EMPEQ's Air Force contracts, provides flexible, non-dilutive capital while minimizing upfront costs.

QuSecure Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract for Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Solutions

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by AFWERX to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Key Points: 
  • QuSecure™, Inc., a leader in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), today announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by AFWERX to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).
  • This Air Force SBIR contract award follows similar SBIR contract awards QuSecure has won from the U.S. Army 2023 (Phase II SBIR) and the U.S. Government in 2022 (Phase III SBIR).
  • “Following winning our previous two SBIR awards, QuSecure is proud to be a part of the Department of the Air Force’s efforts toward a more cybersecure future,” said Garrison Buss, QuSecure Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer.
  • The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.

Leonid Capital Partners Invests in Infinite Composites to Fund Innovative Materials Science Solutions for National Security and Space Challenges

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Chemicals, Plastics, Homeland Security, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Finance, Other Transport, Public Policy, Government, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Defense, Transport, Contracts, White House, Federal Government, SBIR, Partnership, Science, National security, Infinite, Creative industries

This not only strengthens National Security capabilities but also paves the way for a more vibrant and accessible commercial space and hydrogen transportation market.

Key Points: 
  • This not only strengthens National Security capabilities but also paves the way for a more vibrant and accessible commercial space and hydrogen transportation market.
  • Leonid’s unique loan structure leverages Infinite Composites’ Army SBIR contract, providing immediate access to capital for internal growth investments.
  • This innovative approach reflects Leonid’s commitment to fostering advancements in critical sectors like materials science at the intersection of National Security and Space.
  • "This partnership exemplifies Leonid’s dedication to empowering ventures that reshape the future of space and transportation, both for national security and commercial exploration."

Brett Vaughan, Former Chief AI Officer of the U.S. Navy, Joins Knexus Board of Advisors

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
Navy, Central Waqf Council, SBIR, Intelligence, AI, Government, Rest, Defense, Medical device

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knexus announced today that Brett Vaughan, the former Chief AI Officer of the U.S. Navy, has joined the company as an inaugural member of its Board of Advisors.

Key Points: 
  • NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Knexus announced today that Brett Vaughan, the former Chief AI Officer of the U.S. Navy, has joined the company as an inaugural member of its Board of Advisors.
  • Founded in 2006, Knexus has been at the forefront of delivering AI solutions for complex U.S. government challenges.
  • "Brett is an AI visionary and understands how artificial intelligence capabilities need to be deployed to solve actual hard problems," said Knexus CEO Adam Lurie.
  • Vaughan understands how AI can affect the Navy and will advise Knexus to meet the future needs of the modern warfighter.

NUTS' Insider Threat Defense Assessed "Awardable" for Department of Defense work in the CDAO's Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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GLENCOE, Ill., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NUTS Technologies, a leader in data-centric security solutions today announced that it has achieved "Awardable" status through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Innovative Zero Trust Data solution for Insider Threat Defense will revolutionize Department of Defense (DoD) data security capabilities.
  • Recently, the company won an Air Force AFWERX SBIR Phase I grant for Insider Threat Defense using NUTS.
  • NUTS Tech's video, Insider Threat Defense (ITD), accessible only by government customers on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, presents a new technical control to help mitigate Insider Threats even from privileged IT administrators with no NTK.
  • Government customers interested in viewing the video solution can create a Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace account at TradewindAI.com.

Chertoff Group Announces Promotions and New Transportation & Innovation Practice

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Transport, Aviation, SBIR, Risk, Security, Innovation, Capparis decidua, Fortune 500, CT scan, Growth

The firm’s Federal Strategy & Security practice helps companies identify and mitigate risk, coordinate and plan business operations and understand and navigate growth and capture.

Key Points: 
  • The firm’s Federal Strategy & Security practice helps companies identify and mitigate risk, coordinate and plan business operations and understand and navigate growth and capture.
  • The firm’s Transportation & Innovation practice area will build on its existing transportation security and national level remote screening for checkpoint and checked baggage Computed Tomography (CT).
  • The Chertoff Group has two patents granted in this area, with several others in provisional status.
  • Chertoff Group Co-Founder and CEO Chad Sweet said, “Congratulations to Lee, Ben and Aaron.

Sentar Awarded DLA SBIR Contract to Enhance Operational Resiliency with Digital Twin Technology

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Sentar, Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).

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  • Sentar, Inc. (Sentar), a women-owned small business specializing in advanced cyber intelligence solutions and technology, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
  • This contract will enable Sentar to integrate cyber attack protection technology into Digital Twin architectures to enhance operational resiliency and protect against emerging cyber threats in operational technology (OT) systems.
  • Under the SBIR Phase I Proof of Concept, Sentar will leverage its expertise in cybersecurity and innovative technologies to analyze, map, and predict cyber attacks against the Digital Twin of a small manufacturing system.
  • "Integrating our cyber attack analysis and prediction technology into Digital Twin architectures will provide a new level of awareness and protection for operational technology systems, safeguarding them from malicious cyber actors and potential damage."

Leonid Capital Partners Fuels Asylon Robotics' National Security Mission with Innovative Financing Solution

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Leonid Capital Partners (“LEONID”), a private credit firm specializing in alternative financing solutions for US Government Contractors, today announced an investment in Asylon Robotics, a cutting-edge robotics company driving innovation in national security applications.

Key Points: 
  • Leonid Capital Partners (“LEONID”), a private credit firm specializing in alternative financing solutions for US Government Contractors, today announced an investment in Asylon Robotics, a cutting-edge robotics company driving innovation in national security applications.
  • This unique financing agreement, tailored to leverage Asylon's Air Force contract portfolio, will provide crucial capital to accelerate the company's critical work in safeguarding the nation.
  • Asylon Robotics develops and deploys next-generation robotic systems for hazardous and remote environments, directly addressing pressing national security needs.
  • The loan agreement between Leonid and Asylon represents a groundbreaking, forward-thinking approach to financing defense technology.

Unanimous AI Awarded Air Force Contract Aimed at Enabling Networked Teams to Form a Collective Superintelligence

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Unanimous AI announced it has been awarded a Phase I contract from AFWERX focused on enabling large, networked groups of Air Force personnel to hold real-time conversations while an AI system amplifies their collective intelligence in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Unanimous AI announced it has been awarded a Phase I contract from AFWERX focused on enabling large, networked groups of Air Force personnel to hold real-time conversations while an AI system amplifies their collective intelligence in real-time.
  • "This contract will enable us to use the power of Swarm AI technology combined with LLMs to help Air Force decision-makers tasked with quickly extracting maximized insights from their distributed teams."
  • The project code-named "MindMeld," is based on an innovation from Unanimous AI called Conversational Swarm Intelligence (CSI).
  • Unanimous AI is a leading developer of AI technologies that optimize decision-making across networked teams, amplifying accuracy while keeping humans in the loop.