HSWERX, the Homeland Security Innovation Hub, is a unique platform designed to address DHS challenges and increase the effectiveness of DHS innovation and commercialization activities. HSWERX complements the department’s R&D activities by enabling the rapid discovery, engagement, and acceleration of innovative solutions for the safety and security of the homeland.
The Innovation Hub provides a mechanism to connect DHS stakeholders with subject matter experts from industry, academia, and national labs through one or more events tailored to a specific DHS problem set. The Hub is operated by DEFENSEWERX and managed by the Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch.
Hub Mechanisms
Collaboration Events (CE)
Government, industry, academia, national labs, and non-traditional performers ideate on and refine a DHS need or requirement. Results may lead to future Assessment Events.
Assessment Events (AE)
HSWERX leverages its ecosystem to attract best-of-breed solutions through selected demonstrations and one-on-one discussions between solution providers and DHS end users.
Upcoming Events
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) On-Board Detect and Avoid Technology Demo Assessment Event (AE): July 9 - 10
Five solution providers have been invited to participate in the AE event hosted by HSWERX, in partnership with T2C. During the AE, the selected participants will be allotted a one-on-one session with the DHS evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their solutions. This event will be held in-person in Leesburg, VA. AE attendees must register in advance and be invited to participate. For more information visit HSWERX.org
More information on HSWERX can be viewed in the HSWERX 2023 Year in Review report.