TechConnect Ventures Sprint Challenge:
Enabling technologies for Dynamic Spectrum Utilization and Sharing (5G+)
Sprint Submissions Closed
Our Client, a Fortune 100 Aerospace & Defense Prime, is seeking immediate responses describing innovative technologies – including hardware and software solutions – to enable Dynamic Spectrum Utilization and Sharing with commercial networks.
All solutions, such as novel algorithms, frameworks, network topologies, and methodologies, are of interest. The Client welcomes both novel innovations and dual-use technologies from across industry, including those from applications outside of aerospace and defense. Potential solutions may include, but are not limited to, signal multiplexing, beamforming, novel waveforms, and solutions utilizing zero-trust architectures.
All responses to this Sprint should include ONLY non-confidential information.
Respondents will have the opportunity for direct collaboration with the Aerospace & Defense prime on product integration, supply chain, collaborative R&D, and/or DOD contract partnerships. Additionally, the Client can provide access to:
The top-rated organizations responding to this Sprint will be invited to an introductory meeting with our Client's corporate venture capital arm and partnering venture capital firms. Select top companies will be invited to present their solution to representatives from the Client's team, including engineering and investment managers, and may be considered for collaborative opportunities on DoD Contract R&D, SBIR programs, and other forms of government non-dilutive capital.
Potential business outcomes for the submitters may include, but are not limited to:
This is a rapid partner identification opportunity. Responses must be received no later than the Submission Deadline to be considered for collaborations with the Client.
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, warfare in the 21st Century is dependent on a network-centric model of persistent communication. New 5G+ technologies are at the core of this concept; promising 10-100X performance gains relative to existing 3G and 4G systems. However, the implementation of 5G+ networks for military application will require constant, game-changing innovation in several areas, such as:
New technologies are thus required to solve existing telecommunications challenges and achieve the desired performance gains for military communication systems, and adjacently for novel commercial and non-military operations.
Our Client believes that significant technological innovations (e.g. materials, hardware, software, etc.) may already exist which can influence or accelerate dynamic spectrum utilization on 5G+ networks. The objective of this Sprint is to identify innovative, state-of-future solutions that can be deployed to solve telecom challenges through accelerated development and rapid prototyping.
Solutions from small-to-medium sized businesses (e.g. 10-700 employees) across all industries and commercial backgrounds are highly encouraged.
Your submission must include items 1 and 2 below and must be submitted through the project-specific Submission Form linked to this Sprint call for innovations. DO NOT submit any content which is considered Confidential, Proprietary or otherwise Sensitive. Any responses found to contain such information will be automatically deleted and disqualified from consideration without notice.
If your technology is not highlighted above, but can meet the Request requirements please consider submitting a response in order to enhance your exposure to new commercial opportunities. Your solution may be an ideal solution to this critical area of need!
TechConnect Ventures and the Client will evaluate all responses. Based on the nature of the innovation and strength of the response relative to all submissions received, top innovators will be selected for introductions and potential further engagements.
QUESTIONS? Contact info@techconnectventures.com and reference this Sprint Topic.