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It’s been a year, but we’re still innovating. Check out the finalists and submit your picks by Nov. 30.
A student-built platform to match voter signatures wins $30k at Georgetown pitch competition
Ted Leonsis boosted Bark Tank’s prize money to $125k after being inspired by student startups in everything from fashion to tariff tech.
Startup accelerator Halcyon is moving to WeWork, leaving behind its historic Georgetown mansion
The DC-based organization, which has housed more than 600 founders from around the globe, said it wanted a more central location.
From microchips to autonomy, meet five founders building the future of defense in DC
Nat sec found the spotlight at DC Startup & Tech Week thanks to a new event: Boundary Breakers. Check out videos of the presentations.
Virginia’s AG race: Where the nominees stand on tech and business
Democrat Jay Jones explained the ways he would approach innovation and data security. Republican Jason Miyares did not immediately respond.
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