AFWERX / Techstars — Competitive Selection

Operational Context

Selected among ten companies for the inaugural U.S. Air Force/Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator following a competitive application and interview process.

Blind Tiger's Contribution

The selection marked an early milestone in BTC's progression from cellular security research to field-developed counter-UAS capabilities.

Mission Relevance

This experience supports Blind Tiger's approach to technology acceleration, using a specialized cellular intelligence and control layer that can operate independently or complement larger security and mission systems.

Contemporary reporting described ten companies selected from 166 applicants for the inaugural accelerator. The selection followed a competitive application and interview process; it is distinct from the later xTech Counter-UAS selection.