Navigating the Dual-Use Technology “Valley of Death”
At Duality Systems, we’ve worked with the U.S. Air Force and Space Force on multiple SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) projects. From developing AI-driven scheduling solutions to optimizing mission-critical operations, our journey has been both rewarding and enlightening. While winning SBIR contracts is an incredible opportunity for small businesses like ours, it is only the […]
9th Annual Cyber Future Summit
The theme for this year’s Cyber Future Summit, “Security at the Speed of Innovation,” promises to deliver insightful discussions, unparalleled networking opportunities, and collaborative engagements with industry leaders. The National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) is co-hosting the Cyber Future Foundation (CFF) Annual Cyber Future Summit, a conference unlike any other, where members, partners, and broader executive […]
Hundreds of Fifth Graders Count Down to Rocket Day
The El Paso County 5th Grade Rocket Day (5GRD) has launched an ambitious quest to have every fifth grader in El Paso County build and launch an Estes rocket by 2026. This fall, the inaugural Rocket Day will enable 800 Harrison School District (D2) students to build and launch their rockets over several days in late […]
NDIA Member Discount at the New Space Foundation Discovery Center!
Breaking News: Admission to the Space Foundation’s new Discovery Center will be included in registration for Rocky Mountain NDIA’s Small Business Social on Wednesday, 17 July. The new Center now hosts 8 exhibits and 4 interactive labs, covering 3,000 square feet of renovated floor space. Experience the new Drone Zone, marvel at the Boeing Additive […]
Our July Caterer Is On A Mission
On Thursday, 17 July 2024, Rocky Mountain NDIA and Falzarano Chapter of the Space Force Association will stage a Small Business Social at the Space Foundation’s newly expanded Discovery Center. Attendees will be some of the first to tour the 3,000 sq. ft. of new exhibits and interactive labs that opened to the public on […]
2024 Edge of Space Mission Successfully Launches Student Experiments
On Sunday, March 17, 2024, two hundred and fifty students across America held their breaths simultaneously. They all had a personal stake in a space mission that was about to be launched from eastern Colorado. In grades 3-8, each student had worked with parents, educators, and volunteers to create uniquely individual science experiments. They were […]
Could Someone Please List All Defense Industry Events on One Calendar?
For years, the Rocky Mountain defense community has been asking for One. For just as long, several area organizations have talked about creating One. Now, at long last, we have One: The One calendar that lists all our defense community events in one place. Release the confetti and let the cork popping begin. The Rocky […]
The New NDIARMC.org: A Powerful Tool for the Local Defense Community
The new Rocky Mountain NDIA website puts a powerful networking tool in the hands of military, government, industry, and academic defense professionals. Responding to member surveys and industry input, Rocky Mountain NDIA leaders authorized a complete relaunch of NDIARMC.org in late 2023. Since then, Communications Committee members have enrolled Board members, committee chairs, and other […]
IP and Working with/for the Government
Innovation comes in many colors, and as problems and challenges arise, innovations are soon to follow as a solution. Many ecosystems benefit from a mix of small, agile startups and larger, established companies working together or independently to drive innovation with success, often involving a combination of factors, including a supportive organizational culture, access to talent, financial […]
Lt Gen John E. Shaw to Receive Coveted Hartinger Award for 2024
We’re excited to announce Lieutenant General John E. Shaw, USSF (Ret) for our chapter’s 2024 General James V. Hartinger Award. The Hartinger Award has been given every year since 1984 for outstanding achievement in the military space mission of the United States. This prestigious award is named for General James V. Hartinger, the first recipient, the first Commander […]
