Review Past Efforts to Learn More about DHS Focus Areas.
HSWERX and DHS host events to deliver best-of-breed solutions to DHS end users. DHS seeks capabilities across sea, land, air and cyberspace. Our past events reflect this wide range of priorities. Have questions regarding the status of an event documented below? Reach out to the HSWERX team at info@hswerx.org
8/6/2025
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Meeting the Mission: Insights from HSWERX & Homeland Security Startup Studio
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch and the Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) Program, hosted a live webinar designed to help startups, small businesses, and innovators learn how to collaborate with DHS to bring transformative mission solutions to the public.
7/29/2025
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CBP Securing Our Borders Collaboration Event
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch, hosted a Collaboration Event on behalf of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) aligned with the Securing Our Borders Executive Order to advance technologies in three key focus areas: (1) data analysis, (2) next-generation hardware, and (3) biometrics.
6/26/2025
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U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Enterprise Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with DHS S&T T2C, hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to find the best of breed solution(s) for an interactive information retrieval platform using Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to enhance workforce efficiency.
5/5/2025
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Request for Collaboration: TSA Passenger Identity Verification
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had a need for tools and capabilities to provide alternative identity verification solutions for passengers seeking access to security checkpoints and the sterile area of the airport to board a commercial aircraft. HSWERX helped facilitate efforts to address this need.
2/26/2025
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Real-Time Video Analysis Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), facilitated an in-person Collaboration Event (CE) to identify solutions for real-time video analysis.
1/15/2025
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AI for Decision-Making and Predictive Analytics Webinar
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a webinar as part of the “Spotlighting Innovation for Homeland Security: Strategic R&D” series, focusing on AI and Autonomous Systems.
11/7/2024
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Spotlighting Innovation for Homeland Security: Strategic R&D Webinar Series
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a kick-off webinar to introduce top DHS research areas.
8/23/2024
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Unlocking Collaborative Innovation: Discover DEFENSEWERX Hubs
HSWERX, in collaboration with Nautilus (NAVSEA Innovation Hub), FLEETWERX (Naval Postgraduate School Innovation Hub), and Doolittle Institute (Air Force Research Laboratory Innovation Hub) hosted a webinar to educate industry, academia, and laboratories on DEFENSEWERX Hubs.
7/9/2024
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Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) On-board Detect and Avoid (DAA) Technology Assessment Event (AE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) to identify solutions for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities and the miniaturization of capabilities for sUAS to provide local/organic and co-located Detect and Avoid (DAA) technology.
6/26/2024
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Unlocking Collaborative Innovation: Discover DEFENSEWERX Hubs
HSWERX, in collaboration with SOFWERX (U.S. Special Operations Command Innovation Hub) and ENERGYWERX (U.S. Department of Energy Innovation Hub), hosted a webinar to educate industry, academia, and laboratories on DEFENSEWERX Hubs.
6/5/2024
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Automotive Vehicle Cybersecurity Assessment Event (AE) 2.0
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a follow-up Assessment Event (AE) searching for solutions regarding automotive vehicle cybersecurity.
5/22/2024
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Unlocking Collaborative Innovation: Discover DEFENSEWERX Hubs
HSWERX, in collaboration with ERDCWERX (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Innovation Hub) and Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (U.S. Army Cyber Command), hosted a webinar to educate industry, academia, and laboratories on DEFENSEWERX Hubs.
2/15/2024
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Portable Scanners Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a virtual Collaboration Event (CE) to identify solutions for scanners that can detect contraband from a distance.
1/17/2024
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Optimizing Emergency Communication Centers (ECC) with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assessment Event (AE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) on behalf of the Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS). The purpose of the AE was to identify solutions for an AI/ML/augmented telecommunicator function and capability to enhance operational decision-making for telecommunicators, first responders, and emergency managers.
12/12/2023
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Innovative Propulsion Systems Assessment Event (AE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) on behalf of the Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) Program to identify solutions for a reliable power source for maritime vessels for DHS mariners and customers.
11/28/2023
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TSA Resource Optimization Assessment Event (AE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Innovation Task Force (ITF). The purpose of the AE was for industry, academia, laboratories, and non-traditionals to provide TSA ITF with solutions for resource optimization in the following three (3) areas: - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) capability
- Big Data Platform/Data Lake - Plan of Day (PoD) capability
11/14/2023
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Automotive Vehicle Cybersecurity Assessment Event (AE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted an Assessment Event (AE) to identify solutions for automotive vehicle cybersecurity. DHS received submissions seeking validated technologies and processes (e.g., training, CONOPS) that would allow operators to diagnose and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the vehicle fleet and respond to any anticipated/current cyber-physical threats against the vehicle fleet.
9/20/2023
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Beyond Visual Line of Sight Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) centered around Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capabilities.
9/19/2023
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Digital Identity Testbeds Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of the DHS S&T Biometrics and Identity Technology Center focused on Digital Identity Testbeds.
9/6/2023
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Innovative Propulsion Systems Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of the DHS S&T Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS) Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) Program centered around Innovative Propulsion Systems.
7/12/2023
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Automotive Vehicle Cybersecurity Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) centered around Vehicle Cybersecurity Analysis.
6/28/2023
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Innovative Propulsion Systems Government Only Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Government Only Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of the DHS S&T Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS) Maritime Safety and Security (MSS) Program centered around Innovative Propulsion Systems.
6/7/2023
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TSA Resource Optimization Collaboration Event (CE)
HSWERX, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Technology Transfer & Commercialization Branch (T2C), hosted a Collaboration Event (CE) on behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Innovation Task Force (ITF) centered around Resource Optimization.
