Necessity Ventures LLC

Guard Unit is a leading provider of innovative training services that propel the future of military operations, specializing in the creation of high fidelity adversaries through their Adaptive Threat Force. Their competitive environment fosters rapid adaptation, which they believe is the true measure of effectiveness on the battlefield. With a focus on accelerating their customers' speed of adaptation, Guard Unit is committed to delivering cutting-edge training solutions that align with the hybrid future of military operations. Through their expertise and dedication, they aim to equip military personnel with the necessary skills and strategies to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments.Generated from the website

The Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Morgantown, WV, that focuses on bridging the gaps in defense innovation. With a frontline approach called "Innovation in the Dirt," CMI2 fosters military modernization by creating functional solutions that have an immediate impact and effect on the warfighter. By collaborating directly with service members and researchers, CMI2 designs solutions that are tailored to fit the needs of the warfighters from the beginning. CMI2 offers management capabilities through its team of senior military experts, university innovators, and commercial researchers. With a workforce that includes current and former military personnel, as well as entrepreneurs and innovators from the commercial industry, CMI2 brings a diverse range of expertise to the table. By embedding team members with soldiers and warfighters at installations nationwide, CMI2 builds close relationships with military units and service members to better understand their requirements, ensuring that their work is grounded in the real needs of those on the frontlines.Generated from the website