Train warfighters in human-centered design and agile development; Identify and curate military challenges from regional startups; Source new solutions to warfighter problems through industry demonstrations; Educate startups on DoD challenges and procurement opportunities; Coordinate tech ecosystem alignment for national security missions
Launched with Navy Tech Bridge, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Impact Washington, and Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition support; Serves as central hub for Pacific Northwest defense innovation ecosystem; Focuses on both formal and informal collaboration models including 'coffee pot' innovation