Venture studio portfolio
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Focused initiatives that move emerging technology from possibility to practical national capability.
07 active programs
01Project MNEMOSYNE
Project MnemoSyne - Cognitive Terrain Intelligence Platform
MNEMOSYNE is an AI-powered cognitive terrain intelligence platform that analyzes narratives, influence dynamics, and cognitive risk across the information environment to support strategic defense and governance…
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02Project STELLAR
Project Stellar - Space Defense Initiative
Discover the Stellar Defense Initiative: AI-driven big data and cybersecurity solutions for securing and optimizing space operations. From cyber defense to autonomous navigation, we're shaping the future of space…
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03Project ATHENA
Project Athena - Pioneering the Next Frontier in AI Governance
A pioneering initiative blending advanced AI with the principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This endeavor is set to transform governance, harmonizing cutting-edge technology with the fundamental…
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04Project NETNOSIS ESS
Project "NetNosis ESS" - Enhanced Surveillance Systems
NetNosis ESS" is a comprehensive surveillance tool specially designed for government security agencies to counteract terrorism by analyzing digital footprints and electronic signatures from devices.
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05Project MIRRORSHIELD
Project "MirrorShield" - Advanced Disinformation Countermeasures
To explore how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) could assist in detecting vulnerabilities in public infrastructure networks.
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06Project CDEAMS
Project "CDEAMS" Civilian Dispatch Emergency Alert Management System
Our solution involved creating an AI algorithm that could seamlessly integrate with a new Civil Dispatch Emergency Alert Management System (CDEAMS).
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07Project BLACKBOX
Project "BlackBox" OSINT
At National Defense Lab, we are at the forefront of innovative technologies and strategies to safeguard our nation and its people.
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National Defense Lab identifies consequential gaps, assembles multidisciplinary teams, and develops capabilities with a path to real-world adoption.