Marcantonio Global: Pioneering Innovation

🔹 Transforming Vision into Reality
🔹 Bridging the Gap Between Dual-Use Technologies and National Security
🔹 Accelerating Military Readiness Through Non-Traditional Partnerships
🔹 Empowering Small Businesses for a Stronger America

✨ About US ✨

🌐 Marcantonio Global: Shaping the Future of National Security 🌐

🔗 Founded in 2019, Marcantonio Global has been at the forefront of the OSD(Policy) DTIP Future Innovations Forum, a dynamic platform dedicated to identifying and harnessing breakthrough technologies. Over the past four years, we have introduced over 130 revolutionary technologies with direct and indirect military applications, transforming the landscape of national defense. In 2023, NAVSEA asked Marcantonio Global to power the Defense Logistics Innovations Forum tackling innovation gaps in logistics.

🚀 Our Impact 🚀

🛡️ Enhancing Military Capabilities: We have scouted, identified, evaluated, trained, and delivered technologies from around the globe, propelling the United States to new heights in military readiness.

📚 Revolutionizing Records Management: We brought records management into the 21st century, streamlining business processes, and fostering collaboration and knowledge management.

🤝 Empowering Decision-Makers: Our work has facilitated senior-level decision-making, ensuring that our leaders have the tools they need to make informed choices.

📊 Supporting Action Officers: We've empowered DoD Action Officers with advanced tools for research and planning, equipping them to excel in their missions.

🌎 Embracing Non-Traditional Partnerships 🌎

🤝 In advancining the National Defense Science and Technology Strategy under OUSD Policy, illuminating the FUTURE TECH FORUM directive, we are committed to establishing new pathways for dual-use technologies. We actively engage with commercial companies, collaborating with entities like the NSIN under the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), AFWERX, NavalX, RCCTO, XTECH, SOFWERX, and SpaceWERX, fostering innovation for the benefit of national security.

🔗 Connecting the Innovation Ecosystem: We're developing new processes and forums to bring members of this innovation ecosystem closer together, ensuring that joint solutions thrive.

🗨️ A Call to Innovation 🗨️

🚀 "I believe we are in one of those pivotal moments where it is vital to throw off old conventions. Our time to innovate is now. If we lose this decade of progress, I don't think we can make up for lost ground." - Office of Naval Research, ret. Chief RADM Lorin Selby 

Scouting Defense Innovation, THE DTIP and now THE DLIF 

In 2019, the Defense Technology Innovation Program was stood up by Marcantonio Global, a private entity that was established to scout globally for innovative, revolutionary technologies that have direct or indirect military application for the United States of America. The DTIP was established as a public-private partnership program with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Executive Secretariat. We worked with the US Department of Defense in promoting the advancement of US national security and defense acquisition strategies til the end of 2022. In  2023, the program was restructured under the DLIF, the e Defense Logistics Innovation Forum, focused on innovations to advance our contested logistics in all domains.  

The Strategic Consultancy and DTIP Value Proposition

"First, on the public side, on behalf of the Pentagon the DTIP and DLIF presented selected technologies to participants from across the senior leadership of the Department of Defense and from among key acquisitions authorities.  That is the key to our program, which was set up specifically to perform in this function on behalf of DoD.  These technology presentations are kept UNCLASSIFED and are held by teleconference (audio only).  However, presentation slides are sent ahead to support each presentation and those slides are also distributed to approximately 800+ individuals working across all Services and within OSD, specifically a list of those who are directly involved in innovations.

Second, on the private side, the DTIP and DLIF work each of the qualified companies that we select to help prepare the presentation and provide training.  In this aspect, we provide key consulting to help develop and focus your presentation in the right format and structure to address the unique aspects of each of our presentation forums.  As well, we provide presentation training, running through the talk multiple times and offering advice and counsel in addressing the kinds of questions that are typically asked and thereby perfecting your delivery to achieve the maximum impact on the key stakeholders who will attend.  As part of that, we also provide design support to best formulate the most effective presentation slide deck possible."

Since 2017, Nino Marcantonio entered the Pentagon and was on a mission to make an impact on national security. As a government contractor in the business process innovation space, Nino made a name for himself thorugh his work. For the next two years he would embark on an incredible journey, only by the will of GOD,  and began building vast dod innovation networks and bringing to the attention to Secretary level, SES,  and Flag Officers. 

After many successful and bold collaborative efforts with multiple cross-functional teams and "top cover" from bold leaders who saw the potential, in January of 2019, the stand up of the DTIP was completed, and the work began, highlight by a SES official from the Office of Directorate of National Intelligence who came to the Pentagon for one of the most successful TECH Summits ever to take place amongst senior leadership in the Pentagon:

"Hi Nino:

Thanks so much for inviting Heather and me to the presentations by XXXXXXXXXXX and XXXXXXXXXXXX.  It was great to see how the DoD Defense Technology Innovation Program (DTIP) brings together technology experts from DoD and other security agencies, including from OSD JAIC, IARPA, ODNI, DARPA, OSD R&E, ARMY G2, DTRA, DHS, CIA, AFC, and SOCOM.  ODNI’s Private Sector Office shares your goal of integrating the private sector into Federal initiatives to achieve our respective missions.   It was indeed fortunate to have met you at the ACT-IAC Conference on Artificial Intelligence.  We look forward to further DoD-IC collaboration!   I am copying Brian Hale, Deputy Director of the ODNI Private Sector Office.  An SES at the National Security Partnerships, Private Sector Office, ODNI

Since, 2019, the DTIP has been working with over 135 and growing Defense Department programs and with the Intelligence Community bringing dozens of technologies from around the world for virtual and in-person presentations, demonstrations, and rapid capability assessments for consideration by senior decision makers in the Pentagon, DHS, the White House, the Intelligence Community, and strategic US allies.

OSD Policy DTIP Future Innovation Program Expanding 

Marcantonio Global continues to expand with the Military Services, Combatant Commands, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department's science and technology strategy addresses the key national security challenges- from rising seas to a rising China- that the United States faces today and will face in the future.

In January 2023, the NAVY tasked Marcantonio Global to partner and the new FORUM was born:

The Defense Logistics Innovation Forum (DLIF) 2023

On Aug 17th, 1200, the Defense Logistics Innovation Forum (DLIF), a groundbreaking platform fostering collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving in defense logistics returns with disruptive innovations. DLIF serves as a hub for sharing knowledge, identifying emerging technologies, and developing solutions to enhance logistics operations across the NAVY and the wider defense community.

Key Objectives of Navsea DLIF:

a. Drive collaboration: Foster collaboration among NAVY personnel, industry partners, academia, and government agencies to address logistics challenges and enhance operational effectiveness.

b. Foster innovation: Encourage exploration and adoption of innovative technologies, processes, and practices to optimize logistics operations and improve efficiency.

c. Identify emerging trends: Evaluate emerging trends and disruptive technologies in logistics, considering their potential application within Navsea and the defense community.

d. Develop solutions: Engage in joint problem-solving efforts to develop innovative solutions addressing supply chain challenges, reducing costs, and improving mission readiness.

e. Promote best practices: Share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to encourage their adoption across Navsea and the wider defense community.

Exciting Partnership: Stephen Moretto , Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) S and T leader and Nino Marcantonio Global have partnered to bring the same agility and success experienced in the Centurion programs at OSD Policy to the NAVY.

Save the Date: Join us for a sneak preview on AUG 17th, featuring Guest Speaker Col. Gerard M. Acosta, Commander of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM. Col. Acosta's expertise in global supply and distribution optimization, acquisition, and traceability will provide valuable insights. His operational assignments have spanned various leadership roles, contributing to his exceptional qualifications and knowledge in logistics.

Cutting-Edge Technology 

Presentation 1:

Jim Rice will help us Discover Vantiq, an event-driven agile application development platform that harnesses AI, streaming data, and human interactions. It empowers real-time coordination of unmanned drones, delivering actionable intelligence and superior decision support at the edge.

Presentation 2:

Seclytics Augur is a breakthrough PDR (Predictive Detection & Response)

platform that aligns and streamlines SOC workflow and hardens your perimeter.

Augur’s unique and powerful predictive intelligence gives you exceptional visibility on threats, and the platform also provides smart automation and orchestration to help you beat alert overload and take back control of your SOC.

Be part of this bold initiative to close capability gaps in All Domain Operations. Stay tuned for more updates and advancements!

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OSD Research and Engineering critical technology, DTIP SCOUTING FOCUS

Three categories of technology areas recognize the more varied and complex environment for investment, development, and application of technology that characterizes the early 21st century. There are 14 critical technology areas vital to maintaining the United States' national security grouped into three categories. While many technologies may cross between these categories, these groupings represent the broad and different approaches that are required to advance technologies crucial to the Department. By focusing efforts and investments into these 14 critical technology areas, the Department will accelerate transitioning key capabilities to the Military Services and Combatant Commands. As the Department's technology strategy evolves and technologies change, the Department will update its critical technology priorities.

• Biotechnology
  Biotechnology is an emerging engineering discipline that uses living systems to produce a wide range of technologies and capabilities. From fighting global pandemics and avoiding surprises to reducing logistics and sustainment costs and increasing energy efficiency, biotechnology can help change the way the Department conducts missions, performs in contested logistics environments, and adapts to major global changes.
• Quantum Science
  Quantum Science is the study of physical properties at small, even atomic, scales. Defense applications include atomic clocks, quantum sensors, quantum computing, and quantum networks. Quantum science promises to enable leap-ahead capabilities. Quantum computing can provide unprecedented computational speeds and help solve the Department's hardest analytical problems. Quantum sensors promise the ability to provide unprecedented accuracy in position, navigation, and timing. From more accurate information to faster decision making, to significantly stronger encryption capabilities, quantum science has the promise to deliver cutting-edge technology.
• Future Generation Wireless Technology (FutureG)
  FutureG is a suite of emerging wireless network technologies enabled by DoD and commercial industry cooperation to enable military operations and ensure a free and open internet. As Fifth Generation (5G) wireless technology is adopted and provides building blocks for capability, the DoD will also look to FutureG for leap-ahead technologies to lead in creating future standards. The Department will invest in FutureG technology development to lay the groundwork for continued United States leadership in information technology, which is vital for maintaining our economic and national security.
• Advanced Materials
  Advanced materials explore innovative new materials and novel manufacturing techniques that can dramatically improve many of the Department's capabilities. Materials that have higher strength, lighter weight, higher efficiency, and can handle more extreme temperatures will have the potential to better protect our service members and enhance their ability to accomplish their missions.

• Trusted AI and Autonomy
  Artificial Intelligence (Al) is the software engineering discipline of expanding capabilities of software applications to perform tasks that currently require human intelligence. Machine learning is an engineering subfield of AI that trains software models using example data, simulations, or real-world experiences rather than by direct programming or coding. Autonomy is the engineering discipline that expands robots' abilities to perform tasks while limiting the need for human interaction. AI holds tremendous promise to improve the ability and function of nearly all systems and operations. Trusted AI with trusted autonomous systems are imperative to dominate future conflicts. As AI, machine learning, and autonomous operations continue to mature, the DoD will focus on evidence-based AI-assurance and enabling operational effectiveness.
• Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems
  Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems technology encompasses the capability to communicate, provide real-time dissemination of information across the Department, and effective command and control in a contested electromagnetic environment. Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems capability must enable engagements by any sensor and shooter, with the ability to integrate disparate systems. An interoperable network that
  leverages emerging capabilities across the electromagnetic spectrum such as 5G, software defined networking and radios, and modern information exchange techniques will allow the Department to better integrate many diverse mission systems and provide fully networked command, control, and communication that is capable, resilient, and secure.
• Microelectronics
  Microelectronics are circuits and components that serve as the "brain" to human-made electronic functional systems. Virtually every military and commercial system relies on microelectronics. Diminishing microelectronics manufacturing in the United States and supply chain concerns have highlighted national economic and security risks. Working closely with industry, academia, and across the Government, the Department is addressing the need for secure microelectronics sources and will leverage state-of-the-art commercial development and production for defense microelectronic solutions.
• Space Technology
  Space technologies include space flight, Space communication and other technologies needed to maintain space operations. With rising threats and increasing dependence on space-based systems, the Department's space strategy must shift away from exquisite satellites to a more robust and proliferated architecture. Novel space technologies are necessary to enable resilient cross-domain operations. The space strategy must incorporate technologies that enhance the Department's adaptive and reconfigurable capabilities in space situational awareness, space control, communication path diversity, on-orbit processing, and autonomy.
• Renewable Energy Generation and Storage
  Renewable energy generation and storage includes solar wind, bio-based and geothermal technologies, advanced energy storage, electronic engines, and power grid integration. Renewable energy generation and storage promises to decrease warfighter vulnerability and deliver new operational capabilities for the Department. From more efficient batteries to diversifying energy sources and reduced fuel transportation risks, renewable energy generation and storage will add resilience and flexibility in a contested logistics environment.
• Advanced Computing and Software
  Advanced computing and software technologies include supercomputing, cloud computing, data storage, computing architectures, and data processing. Software is ubiquitous throughout the Department, but the speed at which software develops outpaces the Department's ability to stay up to date. The Department must rapidly modernize its legacy software systems with resilient, affordable, and assured new software that has been designed, developed, and tested using processes that establish confidence in its performance. The Department must migrate to a Development-Security-Operations (DevSecOps) approach in its software development and evolve to a model of continuous development, continuous test, and continuous delivery. The Department must leverage modular open system architecture approaches to isolate hardware from software and enable rapid upgrades to secure processors.
• Human-Machine Interfaces
  Human-Machine Interface refers to technologies related to human-machine teaming and augmented and virtual reality. Rapid advancements in this technology will have a multitude of benefits for our service members. Highly immersive realistic training environments provide real-time feedback to enhance warfighter performance. Intuitive 5 interactive human-machine interfaces enable rapid mission planning and mission command by providing a common operational picture to geographically distributed operations.

• Directed Energy
  Directed Energy Weapons utilize lasers, high power microwaves, and high energy particle beams to produce precision disruption, damage, or destruction of military targets at range. Directed energy systems will allow the Department to counter a wide variety of current and emerging threats with rapid responses and engagement at the speed of light. High-power lasers and high-power microwave technologies both offer new ways to counter diverse sets of threats.
• Hypersonics
  Hypersonic systems fly within the atmosphere for significant portions of their flight at or above 5 times the speed of sound, or approximately 3700 miles per hour. Hypersonics dramatically shorten the timeline to strike a target and increase unpredictability. While strategic competitors are pursuing and rapidly fielding advanced hypersonic missiles, the DoD will develop leap-ahead and cost-effective technologies for our air, land, and sea operational forces.
• Integrated Sensing and Cyber
  To provide advantage for the joint force in highly contested environments, the Department must develop wideband sensors to operate at the intersection of cyber space, electronic warfare, radar, and communications. Sensors must be able to counter advanced threats and can no longer be stove-piped and single function.

Marcantonio Global is a strategic consultancy firm that works with private sector in the emerging defense, energy, manufacturing, and space tech start-ups. We start with a rapid a 1 hour free capability assessment and discussion and explain in great detail the DTIP porgram Value proposition. Once selected and synergy created, we being our work that resembles a  typical 6 month DoD Innovation accellerator program--but we are vaslty different: We strategically position, consult, train, educate, strategize, and present a 1 hour technology presentation to our invited senior leadership participating from the Department of Defense, Federal, Intelligence, and Allied community of interest. We work with revolutionary and innovative technologies globally and collaborate with scientistists, visionaries, engineers, and inventors that shre our common democratic values and enjoy freedom to uphold it.  

 The DTIP (Defense Technology Innovation Program) provides value to technology start-ups by offering a 6-month accelerator program that includes strategic consulting, training, education, and a platform for presenting their technology to a network of senior leaders from the Department of Defense, Federal agencies, Intelligence Community, and allied nations. These leaders, who make up the DTIP community of interest, are responsible for shaping national security and defense acquisition strategies. The program is a public-private partnership established by Marcantonio Global, working in collaboration with the US Department of Defense, and aims to scout for innovative and revolutionary technologies that have military applications for the United States. The DTIP excels on solving specific national security problems by fostering collaboration and input from a network of over 5000 leaders, and provides technology start-ups with access to this network, as well as support in developing solutions to complex challenges facing national security.  Please contact us if you would like set up a call to create synergy and follow up with a rapid capability assessment. If the right synergy is created from the initial discussions, we prepare a detailed strategic consultancy agreement and coordinate the start of the engagement  as quickly as practically possible. Please tell us about your capabilities, innovations, and technology to help us advance our NDS.

DTIP is a public-private partnership program was created between Marcantonio Global and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Executive Secretariat. We built an outreach program extendign 145 organizations across the DoD, Fed, IC, and Allied Communities, to help the coalition of Allied Forces identify technology breakthroughs, solve new challneges, and bring together the greatest minds to solve our toughest challenges, for the greatest advancement of our US National Defense, Security, Energy, Intelligence, and Information Strategy. We engage companies through a strategic consultancy agreement lasting typically 3-6-12 months depending on the level of engagement required. We become strategic partners of the innovators we work with as we see the relationship more than a business transaction but first date that turns into an engagement that turns into a lifetime commitment towards the same goal: Advance our National Defense Strategy.

TIER BREAKDOWN FOR MARCANTONIO GLOBAL FUTURE TECH FORUM SERVICES:

Tier 1: Preparation and Use Case Build Out for the Defense Logistics Innovations Forum - Training and Optimization (2-Month Retainer) - $10,000

This tier includes comprehensive preparation and use case build out for the Forum, training, and optimization. Led by Mr. Nino "Typhoon" Marcantonio, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the U.S. Federal, Defense, and Homeland Security mission space, Marcantonio Global brings a deep understanding of the inner workings of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the ability to navigate it effectively. Leveraging their connections with key decision-makers within the DoD, they can help your startup business gain visibility and credibility in creating future capabilities and use cases. Additionally, Marcantonio Global's expertise in the defense innovation ecosystem ensures that your business receives valuable guidance tailored to its specific needs.

Tier 2: Preparation and Use Case Build Out for the Forum - Training and Optimization, Creation of 3 Landing Zones, and Business Development (6-Month Retainer) - $25,000

Building upon the services provided in Tier 1, Tier 2 offers an extended scope of support. With Mr. Nino Marcantonio at the helm, Marcantonio Global leverages its extensive experience in helping small defense industrial businesses access innovation ecosystems within the DoD, Federal government, intelligence agencies, and allies. This tier not only includes the preparation and use case build out for the Forum but also encompasses the creation of three landing zones to establish strategic entry points for your business in relevant industry sectors. Moreover, Marcantonio Global's connections and expertise ensure effective business development efforts. The 6-month retainer allows for ongoing collaboration and support.

Tier 3: Preparation and Use Case Build Out for the Forum - Training and Optimization, Creation of 3 Landing Zones, and Business Development (1-Year Retainer) - $50,000

At the highest tier, Marcantonio Global offers a comprehensive range of services, including the preparation and use case build out for the Forum, creation of three landing zones, and extensive business development support. Led by Mr. Nino Marcantonio, an expert in navigating the defense innovation landscape, this tier provides your startup business with valuable insights and guidance to thrive within the DoD and its allied communities. The 1-year retainer ensures a long-term partnership, enabling Marcantonio Global to assist your business in creating future capabilities and use cases, while also facilitating access to the Defense Technology Innovation Program (DTIP). Powered by Marcantonio Global, the DTIP is a public-private partnership that provides access to innovative technologies and strategic teaming partners within the defense industry.

Please note that the pricing tiers provided above are subject to FINAL negotiation and FINAL customization based on the specific needs