2024 Inland Empire Innovation Summit

FedTechmoves cutting-edge technology from the bench to the marketplace as fast as possible. We run multiple accelerator programs for both entrepreneurs and research/tech transfer staff from over 60 premier R&D labs across DoD, DOE, NASA, FFRDCs, universities, and corporate partners. Visit us at www.fedtech.io or contact us at hello@fedtech.io.

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Inland Empire Innovation Summit powered by FedTech

Riverside Convention Center

Don't miss out! The deadline to register for this event is April 19, 2024 <a href="https://www.fedtech.io/crucible/inland-empire-inno-summit" title="https://www.fedtech.io/crucible/inland-empire-inno-summit" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">View Website</a> NavalX, Inland Empire Tech Bridge, and FedTech invite you to attend the Inland Empire Innovation Summit on April 23, 2024! Join US Navy, Defense-focused, and Inland Empire industry leaders at the Inland Empire Innovation Summit to network, learn, and discover deep tech solutions to today's pressing challenges.Opening remarks will be made by Congressman Ken Calvert, a lifelong resident of Riverside County and 17-year small business owner in the restaurant and real estate industries, represents the 41st Congressional District of southern California. In the 118th Congress, Rep. Calvert continues to serve on the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Calvert serves as the Chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. He also sits on the Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee.Plus, don’t miss the eagerly awaited pitch competitions between the 2024 NavalX Crucible Accelerator teams. You’ll preview groundbreaking solutions designed to address this year’s challenges and technology areas (below), followed by a chance to network with the teams.Challenges Statements/Technology Focus Areas:<ul><li>Data Analytics &amp; Visualization</li><li>Measurement Technology (Metrology)</li><li>Telecommunications, Information Sharing, and Networks</li><li>Electrification, Decarbonization, &amp; Green Construction</li><li>Water Technologies, Products, and Platforms</li><li>Injury Prevention and Safety</li><li>Agricultural, Animal By Product Utilization Details</li><li>Who: US Navy, DoD, Inland Empire, Greater Southern California Leaders, Innovators, and Stakeholders. Food and beverage is provided by FedTech.</li><li>What: Panels, Networking, Technology and Startup Pitches</li><li>Where: In-Person at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, CA.</li><li>When: April 23, 2024 [Main Event with Networking from 9:00 am - 7:00 pm]</li><li>Why: Learn about the people, programs, and technologies shaping the future of defense and innovation across the US Navy and Inland Empire ecosystem. </li></ul>The Riverside Convention Center offers surface parking immediately adjacent to the center.Riverside Convention Center 3637 Fifth Street, Riverside, CA 92501 Convention Center Parking Entrance: LOT 33 <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3698+3rd+St,+Riverside,+CA+92501/@33.9867948,-117.37341,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dcb1fa4e4d671b:0x39e401fba8ece317" title="https://www.google.com/maps/place/3698+3rd+St,+Riverside,+CA+92501/@33.9867948,-117.37341,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80dcb1fa4e4d671b:0x39e401fba8ece317" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">3698 3rd Street, Riverside, CA 92501</a><ul><li>Convention Center Parking Entrance is at Third &amp; Main Street</li><li>Daily Cost $15.00</li></ul> <h3>About NavalX and the Inland Empire Tech Bridge's Crucible</h3>NavalX is the Department of Navy (DON) workforce "super-connector," focused on scaling non-traditional agility methods across the DON workforce. Our Naval culture of decentralized autonomy has been described as an innovation landscape marked by isolated bursts of success.Inland Empire Tech Bridge is anchored by NSWC Corona which has several premier national laboratories under its command as well an unprecedented multi-year innovation initiative referred to as Crucible and is intended to bolster the innovation and technology ecosystem in Inland Empire, greater Southern California, and beyond.Crucible is inspired by the 54-hour challenge U.S. Marines must face at the end of boot camp, Inland Empire NavalX Tech Bridge's Crucible program applies the principles of grit, critical thinking, and perseverance towards entrepreneurial development in the Inland Empire. Crucible is the point of innovation to further the mission of NavalX and Tech Bridge by bringing together technology and Inland Empire's diverse entrepreneurs, technologists, and innovators through technology commercialization. Learn more about NavalX, Inland Empire Tech Bridge, and Crucible<a href="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx" title="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/newhome.aspx</a><a href="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/inland-empire/default.aspx" title="https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/inland-empire/default.aspx" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.secnav.navy.mil/agility/Pages/tech-bridges/inland-empire/default.aspx</a><a href="https://www.fedtech.io/crucible" title="https://www.fedtech.io/crucible" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.fedtech.io/crucible</a>. <h3>About FedTech</h3>We are a venture firm at the intersection of entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. Our commitment to unlock the benefits of technology for all is possible with our deep relationships and collaboration that spans across the DoD, NASA, DOE, NIST, VA, federal labs, research institutions, and corporations.Learn more at <a href="https://www.fedtech.io/" title="https://www.fedtech.io/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.fedtech.io</a>.

Agenda

Check-in and Badge Pick-up, Coffee & Networking

Welcome, Opening Remarks

Keynote Address

Panel: State of Innovation in the Inland Empire

Coffee Break - Pavilion Networking

Lunch Seating

Lunch - Presentation by Inland Empire Tech Bridge - Crucible

Lunch - Crucible Startup Accelerator Pitches + Audience Voting

Break + Audience Voting

Break 

Roundtable: NavalX California Tech Bridge

Crucible Startup Studio Elevator Pitches

Panel: Primes and Funding

Closing Remarks + Awards for Accelerator and Studio

Happy Hour Networking

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