757 Accelerate

What an incredible start to our inaugural defense technology accelerator.

In just a few days, we’ve seen:
⚡ Founders pushing boundaries with breakthrough ideas
⚡ Mentors leaning in with unmatched expertise
⚡ An ecosystem rallying to champion innovation in defense tech

This is more than an accelerator; it’s the launchpad for solutions that will shape the future of national security and beyond.

And here’s the best part: we’re only getting started. 🚀

The next 10 weeks will be filled with bold experiments, game-changing connections, and stories worth following.

Stay close, stay inspired, and stay connected → 757collab.org

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🚀 The future is being built right here in the 757!

We’re proud to celebrate the finalists for the Emerging Company Award at this year’s 757 Tech Nite, presented by Innovate Hampton Roads.

🌟 CXperks
🌟 EDLogics
🌟 Psionic
🌟 SVT Robotics

Each of these incredible startups is part of our founder community—driving innovation, scaling bold ideas, and making a real impact across industries.

🏆 We can’t wait to see them shine on stage at 757 Tech Nite as we honor the visionaries shaping our region’s future.

📅 Join us in celebrating the 757’s innovation economy: https://ow.ly/Z2R550WNBbI

✨ Thank you to everyone who came out to support last night’s Meet the Cohort event for the inaugural 757 Defend, Defense Technology Accelerator!

We’re proud to introduce the 12 innovative companies driving solutions at the intersection of defense and technology:
🔹 SalesE – Guardrails for AI enabling reliable and transparent decisions
🔹 Pytho – AI-native capabilities to empower decisive outcomes
🔹 ReliaSystems – Advanced reliability and system safety engineering
🔹 Extreme Sonar – Cutting-edge active sonar technologies
🔹 Map Collective – Automated macro-to-micro supply chain intelligence
🔹 Valence Intelligence Systems – RF geolocation to solve ISR ambiguity
🔹 BQP – Quantum-safe cryptography solutions
🔹 Vidterra – Intelligent software for ISR challenges
🔹 KMB – Software-defined imaging radar for drones
🔹 Anote – Accelerating access to best-in-class large language models
🔹 Swarmint – Collective autonomy for mission-ready drone swarms
🔹 Victus – Digital transformation solutions for defense

🚀 We’re just getting started. Over the next eleven weeks, this group will push boundaries, build partnerships, and accelerate impact across the defense innovation ecosystem.

A huge thank you to our partners, NavalX Mid-Atlantic Tech Bridge (MATB), for powering this program, and to everyone who showed up to connect, support, and champion these founders.

🚨 Tonight’s the night! 🚨

We’re kicking off the 757 DEFEND Accelerator with our official Meet the Cohort event, and you’re invited.

Join us as we showcase the 12 groundbreaking startups selected for the inaugural cohort, connect with innovators, and celebrate the future of defense technology.

📅 Tonight | August 26
📍 Assembly, Norfolk, VA
👉 RSVP here → https://lu.ma/9awbatoe

Don’t miss your chance to meet the founders, connect with partners, and be part of this exciting launch.

We can't believe that the day has finally arrived to welcome the first batch of 12 dynamic startups to kick off our 757 Defend program. We can't wait to highlight these founders and this new program over the next eleven weeks!

You can meet all twelve companies tomorrow night, August 26th, at Assembly for our Meet the Cohort Event.

📍 RSVP here → https://lu.ma/9awbatoe

🎉 Congratulations to Innovate Hampton Roads on a wildly successful Startup World Cup VA Regional event last night!

A huge shoutout to Luminoah, a 757 Angels alum, for clinching the title of Virginia Champion and earning the opportunity to represent the Commonwealth at the global finals in San Francisco.

Thanks to Innovate Hampton Roads for championing this signature event and spotlighting the incredible talent coming out of Virginia.

Read the full recap-
🔗 https://ow.ly/GZme50WKfcm

Congratulations to William Layton, the founder of Agria, on your latest partnership! We are excited to see your technology in use, helping people get more sustainably grown produce on their plates.

🔗 https://ow.ly/HJYy50WJxJF

🚀 You’re invited!

We’re bringing the region’s newest innovators together for the inaugural 757 Defend Accelerator Cohort 🎉

Join us to meet 12 groundbreaking startups shaping the future of defense and dual-use technology and connect with founders, partners, and leaders driving innovation across our ecosystem.

📅 Meet the Cohort Event
📍 RSVP here → https://lu.ma/9awbatoe

This is your chance to be part of the energy, hear what’s next, and engage with some of the boldest ideas in defense tech. Don’t miss it!

We’re continuing our spotlight on the groundbreaking companies selected for the inaugural 757 Defend Accelerator and today we’re excited to introduce the next four!

🔹 KMB – Software-defined imaging radar for a stationary drone
🔹 Anote - Enables the attainment for the best large language model for your
🔹 Victus – Crafts and implements digital transformation solutions
🔹 Valence Intelligence Systems – Delivers high-confidence RF geolocation purpose-built to solve the fleet's critical ISR ambiguity problem

💥 Don’t just read about them, meet them in person!
Join us to connect with the entire cohort and the defense innovation community.

📅 Meet the Cohort Event
📍 RSVP here → https://lu.ma/9awbatoe

🚀 Meet the startups part of the inaugural 757 Defend Accelerator 🚀

We’re kicking off our very first 757 Defend cohort with 12 extraordinary companies pushing the boundaries of innovation in defense and dual-use technology.

Here’s your first look at 4 of the game-changing companies in the batch:

🔹 Vidterra – Solving the hardest ISR problems with intelligent software.
🔹 Pytho – Empowering warfighters with AI-native capabilities to win decisively on any battlefield.
🔹 ReliaSystems – Delivering advanced reliability and system safety engineering services.
🔹 bqp - Powering next-generation simulations for mission-critical industries

💡 These founders are ready to transform the defense landscape, and you can meet them in person!

📅 Join us at the Meet the Cohort Event on August 26th
👉 https://lu.ma/9awbatoe

🚀 The 2025 Startup World Cup Virginia Regional is in less than one month!

On August 21, the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach becomes the stage for some of Virginia’s boldest and brightest startups as they compete for a shot to represent the Commonwealth on the global stage and pitch for $1M at the Startup World Cup Finals.

🎤 These finalists aren’t just building companies, they’re transforming industries, solving critical problems, and leading the next wave of innovation in tech, health, AI, and beyond.

🔥 Whether you're an investor, founder, ecosystem builder, or just a fan of visionary ideas, this is the event you don’t want to miss!

🎟️ Join us: https://bit.ly/swcvb25