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TechCrunch
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- Business
- TechCrunch
Golden Dome may not be the golden ticket Silicon Valley is hoping for
Golden Dome, the Trump administration's gambit to build a next-generation missile defense system, has startups and longstanding defense contractors preparing to duke it out for a piece of a $151 billion multi-year contract. The process to qualify for the $151 billion contract vehicle, essentially an umbrella program, is stacked against most startups – not because of their tech. Instead, smaller companies may be thwarted by a multi-layered, expensive bureaucratic process used to ensure a company can meet security and other compliance requirements. Ultimately, Golden Dome may not be the zero-sum battle of emerging tech versus incumbents. The startups that do breakthrough will be those that are able to convince the biggest defense contractors to take them on as subcontractors. The Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency released last week a draft solicitation for a $151 billion, multi-award contract, the prelude to the government's forthcoming defense tech-buying spree. The 10-year contract, called SHIELD, or Scalable Homeland Enterprise Layered Defense, acts as an umbrella that will be used to buy technology for the Golden Dome system. That program, which the White House likened to Israel's Iron Dome, will encompass systems that span space, land, and sea to protect the continental United States against a variety of missile threats. In order to build out this system, the government will be looking to purchase a range of cutting-edge technology, like space-based interceptors, ground-based radars, and terrestrial and sea-based systems capable of taking out an enemy missile in flight. The first hurdle for companies hoping to win one of the contracts is to qualify for the umbrella program, or vehicle. Getting onto the $151 billion vehicle doesn't guarantee federal dollars; instead, companies will compete for contracting work on individual task orders. The final request for proposals will be released sometime in the fourth quarter of this year, though that hasn't stopped companies from already starting their lobbying efforts. Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They're here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don't miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | REGISTER NOW Bryce Dabbs, CEO of consulting firm Approach Venture, told TechCrunch that he estimates between 5% and 10% of the pot could realistically go to non-traditional vendors – not by startups competing as a prime contractor, but rather through 'teaming and subcontracting arrangements,' he said, noting that not all startups are equal. For instance, SpaceX and Anduril, while backed by venture capital, are already at the scale of small primes, and the opportunity for smaller startups will likely look considerably different. A startup with a compelling technology would need to collaborate with a defense prime, like Northrop Grumman or Lockheed, to provide a capability that the prime doesn't currently offer in-house. That's because many early-stage companies lack facility clearances, personnel, IT security, or other requirements to perform highly classified government work – and the pre-solicitation warned that these barriers to entry will be in place for would-be suppliers. Venture-backed companies like Anduril and SpaceX will be able to meet these security and compliance requirements, but everyone else will likely need to sub under a prime in order to compete. Dabbs said his firm is seeing more early-stage founders reference Golden Dome in their decks, and that the program is frequently referenced when VCs do diligence on startups Approach supports. But the investors 'may not fully understand how government procurement or larger contracts work,' he said. Meanwhile, more mature and cash-rich startups like SpaceX and Anduril are better poised to compete with the legacy defense contractors, also sometimes called, such RTX (formerly Raytheon), Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and L3 Harris. Reuters reported earlier this year that a team composed of SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril has already started meeting with federal officials. Lockheed, meanwhile, launched a 'Golden Dome for America' page on its website highlighting how it might contribute to the effort. FAR, not fair William Greenwalt, senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute and former deputy undersecretary of defense industrial policy at the DOD, was less optimistic. 'I am not overwhelmed by the prospects for non-traditionals to gain anything at all from this,' he said. That's because of the structure of the contract, which is being run under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA). While FAR requires 'full and open competition,' the pathway's high compliance standards implicitly keep newcomers out. Instead, Greenwalt said the program should be done as an Other Transaction Authority (OTA), which gives the DOD more flexibility to work with non-traditional vendors and fund prototypes with follow-on production opportunities. 'A CICA IDIQ contract is about the dumbest way to do this if you want innovation as it will preclude non-traditionals from bidding. This should be done as an OTA — plain and simple,' he said. Trump appointed General Michael Guetlein, second in command of the U.S. Space Force, to spearhead the initiative. He will be in charge of finalizing the program's final architecture, which the White House wants to be in place in just three short years. That timeline favors technologies that are ready to be deployed now, not still being worked out in R&D labs. 'Golden Dome is a bold and aggressive approach to hurry up and protect the homeland from our adversaries,' he said in May.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Tagomics awarded £860k grant for colorectal cancer diagnostic
Tagomics has been awarded £860,000 ($1.1m) from Innovate UK to develop a test for diagnosing early-stage colorectal cancer (CRC). The Cambridge, UK-based company said the money from the UK government innovation agency's Biomedical Catalyst programme would help fund a £1.2m project that is applying its Interlace multiomics workflow platform towards the detection of genetic and epigenetic mutations associated with CRC. This includes the development of new models for analysing patients' multiomic profiles to identify new disease biomarkers. Once the project concludes, a pilot study of the diagnostic test will be undertaken with the UK National Health Service (NHS). Led by Dr Arash Assadsangabi, consultant physician and gastroenterologist at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Northern Care Alliance Research Collection biobank, the study will profile 250 patients suspected of having CRC to validate identified biomarkers and demonstrate multiomic profiling's efficacy in the early detection of the disease. Tagomics' chief scientific officer and co-founder, Dr Robert Neely said: 'We believe that the unique, information-rich dataset that Interlace provides us will be pivotal in detecting CRC at the earliest possible stages of development, enabling treatment of the cancer when it is most vulnerable to modern therapeutics, with the aim of dramatically improving patient outcomes.' Upon completion of the project, Tagomics will look to further expand the capabilities and applications of its Interlace platform with the support of Agilent Technologies, building on an established partnership that was key to the early development of the platform, Dr Neely added. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 107,320 new cases of colon cancer and 46,950 new cases of rectal cancer in 2025. According to GlobalData analysis, with early detection of CRC critical in reducing the disease's mortality rate, in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests have a critical role to play in bridging the disease's screening gap, with company's such as Guardant Health at work on developing patient-first tests to create solutions that make patient care more accessible. Guardant's SHIELD test, which was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a primary screening option for CRC in 2024, is intended to detect alterations in the blood associated with CRC. "Tagomics awarded £860k grant for colorectal cancer diagnostic" was originally created and published by Medical Device Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry schoolboy soccer: St Brendans on the double in U12 Division 1
Division 1 It was a great week for the St Brendan's Park Under 12 Division 1 sides, with both their B and C teams securing impressive wins, as the Cs clinched the league title. The Park C's put in a commanding display to overpower Killarney Celtic B on a 6-1 scoreline. A spread of goals showcased their attacking depth, with strikes from Igor Jasiński, Iarlaith Clifford, Leo Fitzgibbon, Rory Kelliher, Kyle O'Sullivan, and Dean Ferritier. Cian O'Connell netted a consolation for Celtic, but Park C were in control throughout. In a much tighter affair, Park B edged past Camp B 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Dylan Carroll. The result capped off a perfect week for the club's Under 12 sides, a league title and six points claimed. Division 2 North An exciting round of fixtures, saw LB Rovers pick up a big three points in the title race. Anlon O'Brien was the hero for LB Rovers B, netting both goals in a well-earned 2-0 victory over Fenit C. The home side looked sharp in attack and solid at the back, securing a deserved clean sheet. A tightly contested match in Georgie O'Callaghan Park was settled by Zach O'Connor, whose goal proved enough to give Castleisland C a narrow but valuable win 1-0 over Listowel Celtic C. In the most dramatic game of the round, Tralee Dynamos B edged a five-goal thriller against Ardfert 3-2. Goals from Jack O'Connor, Gearoid Jones, and Abdul Razzouk secured the points, while Billy Kelly and Dean Power were on target for Ardfert in a brave effort. BOYS UNDER 13 CUP/SHIELD A thrilling week of John Joe Naughton Cup, Shield, and Trophy action, saw the competitions produce goals galore across quarter-finals and semi-finals. In the Cup quarter-finals Killarney Celtic advanced to the last four with a 6-0 win over Ballyhar. Conor Doherty stole the show with a hat-trick. Goals from Sean Doyle, Rowan Murphy, and Andrew Daly rounded off a dominant performance. It went the distance in Listowel in one of the other ties, as Listowel Celtic advanced with a 4-2 win over Fenit after extra time after a fiercely-contested match. Iveragh also advanced with a 4-1 win over Park, with Kevin Foster bagging a brace, while Cian Coffey and Robbie O'Sullivan added one each. Killarney Celtic face Killorglin, while Iveragh host Listowel Celtic in the final four. Elsewhere in the Shield quarter-final, a tightly fought match in Tralee saw Ben Leonard and Shay O'Connor strike for Inter Kenmare, edging Park B 2-1 to progress to the next round. They will meet Mastergeeha, while LB Rovers host Milltown. Finally in the Trophy semi-finals, Killarney Athletic B advanced to the final with a 5-0 win away to Castleisland B. Malik Jinad was in sensational form with a hat-trick, supported by a brace from Trey Hurley as Killarney Athletic B marched into the final with style. Killorglin C await them, as they booked their spot in the final thanks to goals from Paidi O'Shea and Avi Bloom in a solid all-round performance, to win an all club clash 2-0 over Killorglin B. BOYS UNDER 15 CUP/SHIELD It was an action-packed quarter-final stage in the Healy Family Cup and Shield, with goals flowing and semi-final spots secured. In the Cup, Inter Kenmare secured their place in the semi-final stage, with a 6-3 win over Tralee Dynamos. A high-scoring encounter saw Inter Kenmare A outgun Tralee Dynamos in an entertaining contest. Despite goals from Jaden Kareem, Danny Lane, and Ahmed Abdulla for Dynamos, Inter Kenmare proved too strong with an impressive six-goal haul. Elsewhere in the shield quarter-finals, Pádraig Lenihan and Alan O'Leary were on target, as Mastergeeha B earned a deserved 2-0 victory over MEK A to advance to the Shield semi-final. In the other quarter-final tie, Killarney Celtic B delivered a clinical 3-0 performance to see off Dingle A.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hoverfly Launches HIVE - New Suite of Turnkey Solutions Built Around Hoverfly TeUAS
The innovative new product line includes the Blue List Certified Spectre and other cutting-edge technologies from third party developers. SANFORD, FLORIDA / / April 30, 2025 / Hoverfly Technologies is excited to announce the launch of HIVE, a brand-new product line of comprehensive tethered drone solutions. HIVE stands for Hoverfly ISR, VHA, and EW, the wide-ranging capability sets that can be provided via the Hoverfly Tethered UAS platform. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and curating strategic packages for mission-specific deployments, HIVE is set to elevate the demands for unmanned technologies to provide holistic solutions across all domains. A NEW COLLECTION The HIVE suite debuts with four distinct solutions, with two additional packages already slated to arrive later this year: RECON - Optimized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, RECON builds a next-gen surveillance drone around the Hoverfly TeUAS. This HIVE provides persistent situational awareness with advanced camera gimbals and augments security with AI vision. RELAY - Designed to extend network communication, RELAY brings the U.S. Army's Variable Height Antenna (VHA) capability to your mission. Ensure reliability and reach across any environment with increased network connectivity range through a secure tethered connection and expand situational awareness with integrated camera gimbals. SPEARHEAD - Built for rapid deployment and real-time targeting, SPEARHEAD puts unparalleled situational awareness on-the-move. Equip Hoverfly TeUAS with innovative ISR technologies to increase security capabilities on trucks, UGVs, or Mobile C2 centers. SHIELD - Focused on force protection and perimeter security, SHIELD answers the growing need for advanced security measures at public events. Deliver immediate threat detection and emergency response with uninterrupted video live-stream and rapid integration into existing surveillance configurations and SIEMs. CONFIGURATION IS KEY Each HIVE includes three tiered "loadouts", with suggested configurations that are designed to simplify procurement and efficiently meet mission requirements. At the core of the HIVE suite is Hoverfly's industry leading Tethered UAS, with packages offering both the field-proven Sentry and the Blue List Certified Hoverfly Spectre, both trusted by DoD end users for secure and resilient operations. HIVE also integrates cutting-edge technologies from leading third-party developers, such as Blue List certified Athena AI Vision from SightLine, Silvus and Trellisware Mesh Radios, and Trillium Camera Gimbals to name a few. EMPOWERING USERS "We know Hoverfly TeUAS performs as a turnkey technology, but we wanted to offer a solution to our customers that helped them get to that holistic use-case. HIVE is that seamless and versatile solution." said Steve Walters, President & CEO of Hoverfly Technologies. "By combining our proven TeUAS technology with industry-leading third-party innovations, we're delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower defense and security forces to operate with confidence and precision across multi-domain operations." The launch of HIVE is a direct reflection of Hoverfly's persistence in creating adaptable, scalable, and highly reliable solutions in the unmanned technology space. With their recently granted Authority to Operate (ATO) across all DoD entities, Hoverfly's HIVE suite can now be easily acquired by any defense organization looking to innovate their current operational capabilities. For more information on Hoverfly's full range of tethered drone solutions, visit Contact Information Tyler Marple Senior Manager, Business Patrick Farrell Creative SOURCE: Hoverfly Technologies View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
30-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Hoverfly Launches HIVE - New Suite of Turnkey Solutions Built Around Hoverfly TeUAS
The innovative new product line includes the Blue List Certified Spectre and other cutting-edge technologies from third party developers. SANFORD, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / April 30, 2025 / Hoverfly Technologies is excited to announce the launch of HIVE, a brand-new product line of comprehensive tethered drone solutions. HIVE stands for Hoverfly ISR, VHA, and EW, the wide-ranging capability sets that can be provided via the Hoverfly Tethered UAS platform. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and curating strategic packages for mission-specific deployments, HIVE is set to elevate the demands for unmanned technologies to provide holistic solutions across all domains. A NEW COLLECTION The HIVE suite debuts with four distinct solutions, with two additional packages already slated to arrive later this year: RECON - Optimized for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, RECON builds a next-gen surveillance drone around the Hoverfly TeUAS. This HIVE provides persistent situational awareness with advanced camera gimbals and augments security with AI vision. RELAY - Designed to extend network communication, RELAY brings the U.S. Army's Variable Height Antenna (VHA) capability to your mission. Ensure reliability and reach across any environment with increased network connectivity range through a secure tethered connection and expand situational awareness with integrated camera gimbals. SPEARHEAD - Built for rapid deployment and real-time targeting, SPEARHEAD puts unparalleled situational awareness on-the-move. Equip Hoverfly TeUAS with innovative ISR technologies to increase security capabilities on trucks, UGVs, or Mobile C2 centers. SHIELD - Focused on force protection and perimeter security, SHIELD answers the growing need for advanced security measures at public events. Deliver immediate threat detection and emergency response with uninterrupted video live-stream and rapid integration into existing surveillance configurations and SIEMs. CONFIGURATION IS KEY Each HIVE includes three tiered "loadouts", with suggested configurations that are designed to simplify procurement and efficiently meet mission requirements. At the core of the HIVE suite is Hoverfly's industry leading Tethered UAS, with packages offering both the field-proven Sentry and the Blue List Certified Hoverfly Spectre, both trusted by DoD end users for secure and resilient operations. HIVE also integrates cutting-edge technologies from leading third-party developers, such as Blue List certified Athena AI Vision from SightLine, Silvus and Trellisware Mesh Radios, and Trillium Camera Gimbals to name a few. EMPOWERING USERS "We know Hoverfly TeUAS performs as a turnkey technology, but we wanted to offer a solution to our customers that helped them get to that holistic use-case. HIVE is that seamless and versatile solution." said Steve Walters, President & CEO of Hoverfly Technologies. "By combining our proven TeUAS technology with industry-leading third-party innovations, we're delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions that empower defense and security forces to operate with confidence and precision across multi-domain operations." The launch of HIVE is a direct reflection of Hoverfly's persistence in creating adaptable, scalable, and highly reliable solutions in the unmanned technology space. With their recently granted Authority to Operate (ATO) across all DoD entities, Hoverfly's HIVE suite can now be easily acquired by any defense organization looking to innovate their current operational capabilities. For more information on Hoverfly's full range of tethered drone solutions, visit Contact Information Tyler Marple Senior Manager, Business Patrick Farrell Creative SOURCE: Hoverfly Technologies press release
