How might emerging technologies increase productivity and improve the experience of employees and managers across differing types of work centers, in a secure manner, for geographically separated teams and remote work?
The USAF is seeking companies that provide novel ways of increasing productivity, collaboration and improving the experience of employees and managers across geographically separated teams and remote workers. Successful solutions will demonstrate the ability to process sensitive information and data securely.
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the requirement for organizations to establish capability for remote and hybrid work environments. Although the Department of War has adopted collaboration tools such as MS Teams and virtual teleconferences, it is still difficult to fully integrate geographically separated teams and hybrid work schedules.
Potential Technology Topics of Interest Include:
| August 4, 2023 | Applications Open | |
| August 10, 2023 | Ask Me Anything Info Session | |
| August 22, 2023 | Applications Close | |
| September 1, 2023 | Final Cohort Candidates Annouced | |
| September 18, 2023 | SIGSTEP Cohort Begins | First in-person week of the Fall 2023 (SIGSTEP) cohort. |
| January 25, 2024 | Demo Day | Mark your calendars! The Catalyst Accelerator Ogden and 309th Software Engineering Group, along with Weber State University, are thrilled to announce the date for the SIGSTEP cohort Demo Day. Join us for this LIVE networking event to connect with the amazing Fall 2023 cohort companies as they showcase their new and innovative technologies! |

At 3D Media, our mission is to build cutting-edge technology to ensure that our nation's workers and warfighters make it home safely at the end of every mission. Our flagship product MARS (Maintenance Augmented Reality Solution) was built in collaboration with the US Air Force. MARS upskills deskless workforces, makes users multi-capable, and distributes toolbox knowledge at scale. Making users more efficient, more effective, and mission-ready.

Genesis Codes, a Silicon Valley startup, is transforming data transmission in space and time. Its software solutions provide 1. fast, low-latency, secure, and reliable data transmission, and 10X better throughput than the current Internet standard. 2. large-scale, cost-efficient data storage with potential cost reductions of up to 60% over leading industry competitors. 3. Enhanced data security featuring Low visibility of data movement, LPD/LPI, and effective Signature Management. By leveraging our innovations in data coding, compression, and encryption in distributed data mesh or fabric, Genesis Codes boosts data confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a new level, even in the most challenging DDIL network environment. Our technology, funded by the US DoD SBIR and endorsed by prominent defense companies, is now entering the commercial market, transforming digital life for everyone on the Internet.

NVIS is an AI-driven, Zero Trust network cloaking software that makes remote access to private networks invisible to external cyberattacks. Based on the foundational principle that ‘hackers can’t hack what they can’t see’, its Software Defined Perimeter (SDP) can cloak an entire network, no matter how large or complex, within minutes. By not exposing any public IP addresses and fully encrypting the data connection at Layer 2, NVIS disruptively eliminates the entire public attack surface, making it the most secure, simple, fast, and uncensorable on the market. NVIS is perfect as a generational upgrade to legacy Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology, simply deploy Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), securely direct-linking any endpoint (device, network, multi-cloud, IT, OT, IOT), limit third-party visibility, compliance management, and hide local apps not needing public-facing IP addresses.

Secured Quantum Services is a cutting-edge startup founded by a team of former aviation leaders, engineers, former North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) leaders, Big 4 consulting, and Big Tech executives. At SQS, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way the world communicates and interacts - accelerating the security and economies of nations, enabling a bold vision for a better tomorrow. With our game-changing technology, we are building a global quantum internet that offers unparalleled security, lightning-fast speeds, and real-life application of quantum technology. The reality and threats of today’s world demand quantum performance and security today. We are not waiting for the future; we are building it—one quantum leap at a time. #gotquantum?

At Solvitur Systems, our team combines deep expertise in cybersecurity, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), audit, cloud computing, and AI/ML to offer a novel approach to enterprise search with iAsk, a next-generation, AI-native search engine. Serving a diverse clientele—from the Department of Defense (DoD), Internal RevenueService (IRS), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to large commercial and public utility companies like EBMUD, NNPC, and Dawn Foods—we have designed iAsk to go beyond traditional keyword-based search paradigms. Our platform excels in managing the overwhelming volume of content, providing scalable solutions tailored for both small and very large, complex organizations. Built on state-of-the-art GenerativeAI, iAsk captures the intricacies of user intent and context and features Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to ensure secure, targeted data retrieval with speed and accuracy of search, iAsk does not just offer a new search experience; we are redefining what you can uncover.

At TeamWorx Security, we believe that cybersecurity is a team sport, and we are on a mission to unite the world to fight cyber adversaries. Expertise and collaboration powered by AI can help us quickly share data-related insights to improve analysis, synchronization, and decisions across the entire enterprise. Our Hive-IQ solution is a secure ecosystem that enables users to build and engage with communities while conducting their day-to-day mission. We bring together technical and non-technical teams in a single workspace to close the decision loop faster and enable you to dominate in cyberspace.

The Attic creates custom AI systems instantly, using only the information that you provide. Our mission is to create the easiest-to-use custom AI system for businesses. Our AI systems can be updated at any time through uploading information, scanning websites, or connecting to integrated third-party repositories. The Attic analyzes your information, creates, documents, and interacts with your audience.