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Homeland Security Startup Studio 21: Converge

Join us Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET for the inaugural Homeland Security Startup Studio: Converge event. The Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) 2021 program brings together entrepreneurs, mentors, and inventors to form companies that accelerate and deliver commercial applications of DHS-relevant technologies from U.S. laboratories and research centers.

This event is an opportunity for participating teams to showcase their findings and efforts to build companies around technologies in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud security, and portable detection devices. The teams will present their technology to an expert panel, including homeland security experts, inventors, and venture capital representatives, highlighting market opportunities and plans for further development of the technologies and company growth.

The Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary for Science & Technology, Kathryn Coulter Mitchell, will kick off the event with an Opening Keynote.

Agenda 1:00 - 4:30 p.m ET

  • Opening Remarks by FedTech
  • Keynote Address by Kathryn Coulter Mitchell
  • Startup Pitches and Q&A
  • Networking Breakout Sessions
  • Closing Remarks

Click here to register to join the Converge event!

Last Updated: 01/12/2023
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