Griffiss Institute Seeks Participants for Defense Startup Accelerator Program

ROME, N.Y. — The Griffiss Institute is looking for 10 teams to take part in a 12-week defense-innovation program, The HUSTLE Defense Accelerator, beginning in May.

The competition for the 10 slots is open to startups developing defense applications for artificial intelligence/machine learning, cyber, quantum, and unmanned aerial-system solutions with potential to improve national security and economic competitiveness. . .

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