From prize money to mentorship and collaboration, the xTechSearch competition is growing into something of an incubator for promising new defense and dual -use technologies.
by Jess Stillman
WINNING COMBINATION
Members of Lumineye Inc., winner of the grand prize in xTechSearch 2.0, are congratulated by Dr. Bruce D. Jette, ASA(ALT) and the Army acquisition executive, in October at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington. Lumineye developed a 3D-printed device that uses signal analysis software to help first responders identify people through walls. (All photos by the xTechSearch team)