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AFWERX Monthly NewsletterJune 2020
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AFVentures Fellowshipforges connections between
military, Silicon Valley
In early 2020, the inaugural AF Ventures Fellowship brought together 21Airmen for a six-week immersion with technology and venture capital firms inSan Francisco. The fellows were trained in investment and risk management tostrengthen their ability to develop and deliver essential capabilities to the Air
Air Force’s mission from February 10 to March 20.
“In addition to the government, venture capitalists and investors are a keycomponent of accelerating innovation in sectors we rely on to accomplish ourmission,” said Maj. Tony Perez, AFWERX Spark Cell lead and the fellowship’sbrainchild. “To better collaborate and understand the different roles we play, weneed Airmen who understand the world of startups, investing and technologicaladvancement.
Upcoming Opportunities
JADC2 Demo Event
AFWERX is scheduled to host a digital Joint All-Domain Command and Controlprototyping demonstration event during the weeks of June 15 and 22, 2020.Government personnel can attend by signing up below.
FE Warren Virtual Collider
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On June 16, FE Warren Air Force Base will be holding a Virtual Collider eventto connect Airmen with Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)companies. During the event, Airmen will share information about problems thatthey are facing and engage in conversations with companies that have potentialsolutions to meet their needs.
Hack - A - Sat
The Final Frontier of CybersecurityThe democratization of space has opened up a new frontier for exploration andinnovation, but in parallel, a new domain for cybersecurity vulnerabilities isemerging. The Air and Space Force along with US Defense Digital Servicehave partnered with industry and academia to harness the talents of security
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to come! The mission culminates this August in a first of its kind innovative andfully immersive experience for spectators to connect, learn, and hone their skillswhile the world’s best hackers champion this challenge. Learn more athackasat.com or follow @hack_a_sat on twitter to support the mission!
AFWERX Fusion
AFWERX FUSION is centered around the Base of the Future, one of the topfocus areas of the Air Force and across the Department of Defense (DoD). Signup to get notified.
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