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Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC)
Business Consulting and Services
Phoenix, Arizona 929 followers
The Center of Defense Innovation in the Southwest.
About us
The Southwest Mission Acceleration Center is the center for defense innovation in the Southwest. As a part of the National network of MACs, our goal is to remove barriers to engagement and accelerate defense innovation for startups, academic institutions, and mission partners across the Department of Defense. Launching with programming from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and support from the Arizona Defense & Industry Coalition (AZDIC), the MAC allows for both formal collaboration and the serendipitous innovation or “coffee pot collaboration” that comes from bringing people together.
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http://www.swmac.org
External link for Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC)
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- entrepreneurship, startups, emerging technology, innovation, national security, defense, academia, government, and collaboration
Locations
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101 N 1st Ave
Phoenix, Arizona 85003, US
Employees at Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC)
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Drew Trojanowski
NatSec | Ecosystem Builder | Bureaucratic Bushwhacker
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Kim Whaley
Program Manager -Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (SWMAC) Program Leadership -Technology Innovation -Ecosystem Collaboration
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Angela Roman Aspito, MBA
Managing Director, Southwest Mission Acceleration Center | Hacking for Defense Instructor, Arizona State University
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Jessica Sutton
Office - Events Manager
Updates
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Congratulations to the prize challenge winners! #defensetech
Congratulation to the winners of our Multi-Domain Range Scheduling Challenge, Systems Engineering, Inc and OpsLab! The two first-place companies won $30,000 each and the second-place company, Phaedrus Engineering, won $15,000. “The winning companies shared solutions that have the potential to deliver efficiencies that will save time and money, but more importantly, will allow more training to happen on our ranges. That is the real impact to readiness,” said NSIN Venture Portfolio Director and DIU Deputy Chief of Global Partnerships Abigail Desjardins Read more: https://lnkd.in/eFdyH3fG #Logistics #PrizeChallenge #DefenseInnovation
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Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC) reposted this
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 As part of ongoing support to the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio, Parallax Advanced Research, One Defense, and Refinery Ventures are pleased to announce that we are hosting a hybrid Commercialization Workshop on August 6 from 9 AM till 2:45 PM. The in-person portion of the workshop will be held at The Hub, Powered by PNC Bank in Dayton, OH. This exercise offers an opportunity to enhance your understanding of the Department of Defense (DoD) market and develop new commercialization and go-to-market strategies for both the DoD and commercial markets. The workshop will include: 1️⃣ Expert Briefings by One Defense on emerging United States Department of Defense technology priorities, the defense industry landscape, and best practices for developing use cases and novel solutions. 2️⃣ Town Hall Discussion between participants and One Defense facilitators to address challenges and opportunities in driving Product-Market fit for both commercial and government markets. 3️⃣ Commercialization Exercise led by Refinery Ventures, focusing on creating a playbook for market advantage and differentiation by aligning products with pressing market problems. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business and network with industry experts! 📅 August 6, 2024 📍 The Hub Powered by PNC Bank, Dayton, OH #OnRampHubOhio #CommercializationWorkshop #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #Parallax #OneDefense #RefineryVentures #Networking #Entrepreneurship #DaytonOH 🔗 Event Registration Link: https://ow.ly/h57b50SNpny
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PNDC's Pacific Northwest Mission Acceleration Center is pleased to partner with the Software in Defense Coalition for a virtual panel on Friday, July 19th, at 8:30 am PDT. The Honorable Ellen Lord, former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment will lead a panel of key officials from DoD's Office of Strategic Capital, NATO DIANA, and top venture leaders, in a discussion on the recent initiatives to draw private investment to US and NATO national security missions, talent and defense tech companies. Panelists: - JR Gibbens, Chief Investment Officer, Office of Strategic Capital - Tom Dallas McSorley, General Counsel, NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (NATO DIANA) - Nick Sinai, Senior Advisor, Insight Partners and Former U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Paul Kwan, Managing Director, General Catalyst Register now for "Driving Private Investments for Allied Defense Missions," to learn how the defense ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest and the country can best engage to boost mission outcomes and transition rates for promising technology. This event is closed press and Chatham House rules. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/d4BGbb_g #nwdefense #pnwinnovation #NATODIANA Denise Ryser Chris Groves Dradin Kreft Jake Tozier Andrea Hegarty Todd J. Woods
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🚨 Attention Founders and Startups 🚨 Join the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona for our next founder event on August 8th in Phoenix. Come learn from industry expert Sonia Vohnout give a deep dive into DoD SBIR/STTRs. Event: Founder Series: SIBR/STTR Date: August 8th Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm During the luncheon, you will have the opportunity to: 💡 Learn about the objectives, phases, and funding opportunities specific to the DoD SBIR/STTR programs. 🚀 Explore effective pathways to transition from R&D to market-ready defense technologies. 🔓 Discover best practices for formatting strategic partnerships with defense contractors, research institutions, and government agencies. 🔍 Identify other funding programs and resources available to support defense-related innovations and enhance project success. 🥗 Network with fellow founders and representatives from the Department of Defense Who Should Attend: Individuals interested in DoD programs, emerging founders, startups, technology investment, academia and research in defense technology are encouraged to attend. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gNtkvRGx Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and accelerate your business growth. #DualUseTechnology #NationalSecurity #DoD #Innovation #Founders #SWMAC #defenseinnovation #SBIR #STTR
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Don't miss THIS Friday's panel on "What is Missing in the Aerospace Ecosystem?" Hear from top industry leaders at the Arizona Technology Council's AADM Conference as they discuss the specific challenges and opportunities shaping the future of aerospace innovation in Arizona. ✈️✨ Dan Geraci - FreeFall Aerospace Devin M. Patterson - Arizona Commerce Authority Aerospace Amber Smith - Pipeline AZ Angela Roman Aspito, MBA - Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC) Moderated by Brent Nichols - NBOUND Register: https://lnkd.in/eqC4nv68 🗓️ Friday, July 12, 2024 ⏰ AADM Conference is from 12-6 p.m. 📍 Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center, Hangar 2 #AerospaceInnovation #AerospaceEcosystem #AADM #AZTC #defenseinnovation #defensetech
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It was an honor to host Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)'s Liz Young McNally and the NSIN - National Security Innovation Network team. It was great to see the finalists share their solutions for multi-domain range scheduling challenge and compete for part of a $75,000 prize pool. We are excited to see what teams will be joining us at Vanguard 2024! Big thank you to our partners Peter Don, Chas Buchanan and Samantha Hiller! #defense #startups #technology #tech #usarmy #airforce
Congratulations to our finalists in the Multi-Domain Range Scheduling Challenge who shared their solutions for range scheduling and management and competed for part of a $75,000 prize pool at a pitch event held at the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Deputy Director of Commercial Operations Liz Young McNally gave the keynote address - check out the photos below ⬇ Partners: Air Force 56th Range Management Office (RMO), U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence (USAICoE) | #Technology #Startups #DefenseInnovation
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Level Up Your Funding Strategy! 💰📈 Join us next Wednesday for an informative luncheon hosted by the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Arizona. Event: Founder Series: Funding Pathways Date: July 10th Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm During the luncheon, you will have the opportunity to: 🔍 Discover various funding opportunities that can be leveraged to propel your transition into #defensetech 💡 Gain a deeper understanding of the programs offered through NSIN - National Security Innovation Network to support your dual-use tech 🥗 Network with fellow founders and representatives from the Department of Defense Don't miss this chance to network with fellow business leaders and gain the knowledge to unlock your business potential! 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gbzCRQAH #DualUseTechnology #NationalSecurity #DoD #Innovation #Founders #SWMAC #defenseinnovation #Funding #Founderseries
🚨 Attention Founders and Startups 🚨 The Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona is hosting our July founder event on July 10th at our location in Phoenix. The topic is an important one and a personal favorite of Angela Roman Aspito, MBA – funding pathways! Event: Founder Series: Funding Pathways Date: July 10th Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm During the luncheon, you will have the opportunity to: 🔍 Discover various funding opportunities that can be leveraged to propel your transition into #defensetech 💡 Gain a deeper understanding of the programs offered through NSIN - National Security Innovation Network to support your dual-use tech 🥗 Network with fellow founders and representatives from the Department of Defense Who Should Attend: Individuals interested in DoD programs, emerging founders, startups, technology investment, academia and research in defense technology are encouraged to attend. 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gbzCRQAH #DualUseTechnology #NationalSecurity #DoD #Innovation #Founders #SWMAC #defenseinnovation
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It was a pleasure to host this fantastic event! The Microelectronics Commons Hubs got a chance to hear directly from DoD mission partners as they begin to develop responses to the recently released Call For Topics. Big thanks to collaborators NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator) & Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) NSIN - National Security Innovation Network
Thank you to the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona and Drew Trojanowski, along with the support of NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)'s Stephanie Lin , for hosting this year’s microelectronics workshop in Phoenix this week. United States Department of Defense presentations included: Brian Stone, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment Doug Jones, Army ISR Task Force Robert McChesney, Space Systems Command Keith Avery, Air Force Research Laboratory Taj Holmes, United States Army Pacific. Concepts covered the department’s challenges, innovations and future of 6G and Space Vehicles to scalable Machine Learning and Sensory Systems. #Semiconductors #ASU #Microelectronics #SWAPHub #Microchips #machinelearning #spacevehicles #5G #6G #sensors #sensorysystems
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Calling All Innovators! 📢 Confused about patents and intellectual property, we can help! Join us and the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) for our upcoming event “Intellectual Property 101: Demystifying the Patent Process.” In this webinar, you'll learn: 💡 The different types of IP protection (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) 🎯 How to navigate the risk of early disclosure 🔓The role of USPTO patent examiners in the application process 🔍 Valuable resources available through the USPTO to safeguard your IP Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and empower your innovation journey! Date: July 17th Time 10:00-11:30am Where: Virtual Speakers: Violeta Prieto and Wade Miles 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/gytYcqZp #SWMAC #Founders #USPTO #DoD #Innovation #PatentProcess
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