See finalists share their novel technologies that can help ships operating close to shore continuously detect, track, identify, and disrupt unauthorized drones for a $300,000 prize pool.

Overview

Join the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and the Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) virtually to watch finalists share their novel technologies that can help ships operating close to shore continuously detect, track, identify, and disrupt unauthorized drones on Dec. 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. EDT by registering below. Finalists have the opportunity to be awarded a portion of the $300,000 prize pot.

Agenda

Opening Remarks | 5:30 - 5:50 p.m.

Team Presentations | 5:50 - 7:56 p.m.

Closing Remarks | 7:56 - 8:00 p.m.

Speakers

  • Angela Austin, Lead Challenge Program Manager, DIU

  • David Michelson, Autonomy Portfolio Director, DIU

  • LtCol John Strange, Operations Officer, 3d MLR, USMC

  • Daniel Moose, Technical Director, MSRT-E, USCG

  • Jesse Gipe, Venture Portfolio Director, DIU

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Questions

Please direct your questions to prizechallenge@diu.mil.

About MINDEF

The mission of the Ministry of Defence and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) is to enhance Singapore’s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The SAF is the bedrock of Singapore’s defence and security, respected as a credible and professional armed forces, and a source of pride and confidence for Singapore. We anticipate and respond quickly to new security challenges through continuous innovation, and we advance our national interests through the conduct of a full spectrum of operations.

About Cap Vista

As a fully-owned subsidiary of Defence Science and Technology Agency, a statutory board under Singapore’s Ministry of Defence, Cap Vista seeks innovative solutions to address challenges published for this US-Singapore Joint Challenge. We focus on accelerating the adoption of commercial technologies to solve real challenges at speed.

About the Defense Innovation Unit

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology in the Department of Defense and bolstering our allied and national security innovation bases. DIU partners with organizations across the DoD to rapidly prototype and field dual-use capabilities that solve operational challenges at speed and scale. With offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, Chicago and Washington, DC, DIU is the Department’s gateway to leading technology companies across the country.