Key Partners
The University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, considered the largest institute for optics education in the United States, is dedicated to research and education in optics with an emphasis on optical engineering.
The Homeland Security Startup Studio by FedTech brings entrepreneurial minds and scientific innovation together to foster global impact. Focused on promoting DHS S&T-funded technologies originating from university labs, federal labs, and FFRDCs, this platform connects entrepreneurs with cutting-edge tech to evaluate and actualize its potential for commercialization. It’s a collaborative environment where new ventures are crafted to address the pressing needs of homeland security, serving both government and commercial sectors.
is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. Reporting directly to Penn State’s Senior Vice President for Research, ARL conducts collaborative research and academic engagement across the breadth of the University’s colleges.
For more than 75 years, ARL has addressed critical challenges facing our nation. We focus on the innovation, maturation, and implementation of new technologies in defense, national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life. We function as trusted partners to our sponsors, taking a mission-focused, strategic approach to everything we do.
HSSS brings together dynamic teams of aspiring entrepreneurs and pair them with cutting-edge, federally-funded technologies to explore and unlock their commercialization potential. Each team, composed of two to three talented individuals, brings a diverse blend of expertise in technology, engineering, and business.
Special Mentions
Chris Barnett
TSA National Advisory council, Senior trainer and security advisor
Dr. David J Brady, PhD
Optical Imaging and Spectral Reconstruction SME
Dr. Gautam Mankaney, M.D
Dir. of Endoscopy and GI Cancer Prevention, Virginia Mason Seattle