Virtual Venture Café is partnering with 401 Tech Bridge, NUWC Division Newport, and Northeast Tech Bridge for “Defense Innovation and Tech Transfer” a deep dive conversation on the defense industry and its partners in Rhode Island.
The program runs from 3:00-6:00pm on Thursday, June 11, and includes networking, panel discussions, flash talks, and more.
Two Polaris MEP “family” members will be featured on June 11th – Christian Cowan at 3:30pm and Mary Johnson at 5:00pm.
Click on the following link to register and learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-venture-cafe-defense-innovation-tech-transfer-tickets-106953831790
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AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS
3:30 PM | Rhode Island Ecosystem for Defense Technology & Tech Transfer
The Defense industry is a rapidly growing sector key to Rhode Island’s economy. As the kickoff to Defense Technology & Tech Transfer night, Tuni Schartner, Executive Director of District Hall/Venture Café Providence, will moderate an in depth discussion of the strengths and opportunities in Rhode’s Island’s defense ecosystem.
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Featuring:
- Christian Cowan of Polaris MEP/401 Tech Bridge
- Steve Bordonaro, of Naval X North East Tech Bridge/NUWC Division Newport
- Whitney Tallarico of NavalX
- Christine Smith of RI Commerce
5:00 PM | Defense Industry Small Business Flash Talks
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Small businesses and startups with military contracts will share their stories of innovation and commercialization with Mary Johnson, Manager of 401 Tech Bridge.
Featured companies include:
- Jim Owens, Principal, of Nautilus Defense
- Clare King, President, of Propel LLC
- Ed Bard, President, of Response Technologies
- Chase Hogoboom, President, of Goetz Composites