Defense Innovation Network

However, our staff reserves the right to review all entries and make a final determination about who we choose to award our time and resources to based on our assessment of (1) public voting results, (2) quality and legitimacy of proposed technology, (3) anticipated needs of the defense industry including the U.S. Department of Defense, (4) financi... al need and situation of the company, (5) potential impact to improve the life of the Warfighter and enhance task performance in their normal duties, (6) social and societal impact, (7) team's proven ability to produce results, and (8) the demeanor of the team required to accept feedback and implement advice. Any determination deviating from the voting cycle will be at the sole discretion of the Defense Innovation Network and its affiliates, and any such deviation or determination on who to award services or resources to shall be deemed final. Any team either directly related to, or affiliated with, an agent who tampers with or influences the voting mechanisms used to judge submissions in this competition shall be removed from the contest and permanently banned from applying in the future. The complimentary ArmorText account offered as part of this promotion shall only be created after 20 paid DIN member accounts establishing the secure encrypted communications platform on behalf of DIN have been fully funded through paid memberships. Official Contest Rules:Read More