Insider Brief
- Artificial Brain USA won first prize in the “Emerge Track” at the U.S. Defense Accelerator, Hustle, securing $100K to scale its quantum technology solutions.
- The team spent three months at Griffiss Institute and Innovare Advancement Center, collaborating with the Air Force Research Lab and U.S. defense partners.
- CEO Jitesh Lalwani and Senior Executive Dana Linnet highlighted the importance of mentorship, partnerships, and future growth in Rome, NY, as the company continues its work in defense and energy sectors.
PRESS RELEASE — Artificial Brain USA, a leader in quantum software technology, is proud to announce that it won first prize in the “Emerge Track” at the U.S. Defense Accelerator, Hustle. Co-sponsored by AFRL, National Grid, and the State of New York, the prize includes $100K in funding for Artificial Brain to scale company operations to deliver cutting-edge quantum technology solutions.
During a nearly 3-month stay at the Griffiss Institute and Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, NY, the Artificial Brain team had the opportunity to work closely with experienced mentors and create relationships with the U.S. R&D and Defense establishments including the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and other key partners.
“We are thrilled to receive this recognition and funding,” said Jitesh Lalwani, Founder & CEO. “The guidance from our mentors and industry experts has been invaluable. It was also inspiring to collaborate with other innovative tech startups working in Space, GenAI, Cybersecurity, and Autonomous aircraft.”
With China investing heavily in quantum technology, the U.S. has an opportunity to lead the charge in applied Quantum software development. Accelerator programs like Hustle play a crucial role in supporting American innovators like Artificial Brain in this global competition.
We wish to extend special thanks to Heather Hage and Seth Mulligan for their steadfast support. “This is just the beginning. We are now hiring in Rome, NY, at Griffiss, where we can meet the opportunities and build out our relationships with Hustle and our defense and energy customers for many years to come,” added Dana Linnet, Artificial Brain’s Senior Executive.
