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The 2026 Defense Accelerator is officially launching!

Don't miss the kickoff + networking reception bringing together founders, defense partners, and leaders shaping the future of innovation in Montgomery.

📅 Jan 13 | ⏰ 4 PM | 📍 Kress Building

🔗 RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/G97p50XV8p2

Introducing the newest cohort of the Montgomery TechLab Defense Accelerator, delivered in partnership with Treble One.

Join us in welcoming the 2026 companies:
🚀 Autonomous Federal
🚀 FibrX
🚀 Moonbase AI
🚀 Petra Power
🚀 Xdown

This group brings cutting-edge capabilities in AI, cybersecurity, advanced materials, energy systems, and secure federal tech — all with real defense and dual-use potential.

Throughout the program, founders will engage with defense leaders, technical experts, and mentors as they refine their technologies and scale impact.

Today’s TechMGM Vibe Coding workshop has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. We’ll announce the rescheduled date as soon as it’s confirmed.

On Tuesday, Ed Farm launched the Alabama Digital Education Network (ADEN) — a transformative, statewide workforce initiative that will bring cutting-edge learning spaces, broadband connectivity, and vital tech training to communities across the Black Belt and beyond.

Backed by $16 million in state funding and supported by Apple and Alabama Power, ADEN will empower libraries, community centers, and schools to deliver the skills needed for today’s digital economy.

We’re especially proud that Alabama State University will serve as the central hub for workforce development and digital skills training — helping prepare Alabamians for the jobs of the future!

Today, we launched the Alabama Digital Education Network (ADEN) — a statewide workforce initiative that will stand up cutting-edge learning spaces across the Black Belt and beyond.

Backed by $16M in new state funding, and supported by Apple and Alabama Power, ADEN will bring critical tech training and broadband connectivity to libraries, community centers, and schools in underserved areas.

Alabama State University will become the central hub focused on workforce development and digital skills training.

Learn more: https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2025/10/14/apple-alabama-power-ed-farm-digital-education.html