What We Do

This pillar is dedicated to applied scientific research and development, allowing innovators to create functional solutions for government-identified problem sets.

• Specialized Resource Hub: We maintain a state-of-the-art makerspace environment stocked with emerging technologies and computational equipment to support the creation of both classified and unclassified solutions.

• Barrier Removal: We provide individuals and early-stage companies—who often have limited capital—access to specialized technology and equipment vital for developing and testing complex solutions that would otherwise be cost-prohibitive.

• Mission-Driven Solutions: We facilitate research by connecting innovators with specific, funded problem sets presented by government and public sector entities.

We provide the comprehensive instruction and professional guidance necessary to transition a pioneering idea into a self-sustaining business capable of serving the Federal Government.

• Business Creation & Setup: We offer seminars on the foundational steps of starting a company, including legal entity formation and the professional skills required to manage a mission-focused business.

• Navigating Federal Contracting: Our curriculum provides step-by-step instruction on doing business with the government, with specific focus on:

  • SAM & SBA Registration: Guidance on navigating the System for Award Management (SAM) and Small Business Administration (SBA) processes.

  • Federal Proposals: Training on how to read and respond to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs).

  • Contracting 101: Virtual and in-person seminars designed to help new members understand the complexities of government acquisition.

We are committed to growing the workforce of the future by fostering early interest in emerging technologies and civic-minded innovation.

• STEM Education: We host programs, camps, and extracurricular clubs aimed at teaching youth and young adults the technical skills—such as Unity software development—needed for the modern economy.

• Industry Challenges: We organize hack-a-thons, code-a-thons, and innovation competitions that pair aspiring technologists with mentors and subject matter experts to solve real-world technical gaps.

• Inspiring Future Service: Through community events and guest speaker series, we aim to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to focus their talents on STEM careers that support our national interests.