The Maritime and Defense Technology Hub is home to 21 entities. We are continually impressed with their accomplishments.
Lonestar Data Co. recently announced that it completed an oversubscribed seed round for more than $5 million. Lonestar, a Hub tenant, is set to launch a data center on the moon in Q2 of this year, with its second launch slated for the end of the year. Click here to read more
Other noteworthy updates:
PVM was accepted into the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(A) Business Development Program which allows them to compete for federal set-aside and sole-source contracts. Click here to read more
Virtru joined NIST NCCoE Data-Centric Security and Classification Consortium to develop recommended practices for data classification and security. Click here to read more
Saildrone completed the first uncrewed Alaska ocean mapping mission and discovered a 3,200 foot-tall seamount. Click here to read more
Woolpert opened a Maritime Systems Hub office in the Gulfport Blue Economy Innovation District in Gulfport, Mississippi. Click here to read more
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We are a little more than a month away from an exciting Morning Sparks where we will explore our role as one of the largest innovation districts globally! Expect to learn new information on how we plan to drive greater regional economic growth and competition, act as catalysts for economic opportunities in neighboring communities, and strategically position our district for growth in competitive and sustainable ways. This will be the first SPID event held at ARK Innovation Center, so mark your calendar for Friday, August 1st.
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