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Arqit is the developer of a platform-as-a Service solution, Quantum Cloud, designed to utilize quantum encryption to protect enterprise networks from “current and future forms of attack.” Arqit opened its first U.S. operations in Arlington earlier in 2023.

Learn more about Virginia's Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and how programs like these, combined with Virginia’s $2 million investment in education, ensure Arlington companies will continue to have an impressive pipeline of talent from which to hire.

The Arlington County Board voted on July 18, 2023, to approve the framework for the Catalyst Grant Program of the newly created Arlington Innovation Fund (AIF). The $1 million AIF, part of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget, is designed to encourage the growth and success of technology startups by providing access to capital and to enhance the local tech ecosystem through the sponsorship of unique initiat

Millennium Corporation announces the acquisition of MAXISIQ’s INGRESSIVE Business division. This division offers cybersecurity support to Federal Government customers through security vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and red teaming exercises. This purchase further expands Millennium’s cyber portfolio, adding new customers and capabilities to their existing business.

Shift5 Inc., an Arlington tech startup whose software protects transportation and military systems from cyberattacks, has struck up a partnership with JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU) to help it develop new systems that can be used by commercial airlines. As part of the agreement, JetBlue’s venture capital arm, JetBlue Technology Ventures, has made an investment in Shift5.

Radiance Technologies, a national leader in defense technologies and solutions, is pleased to announce the grand opening of RECON LABS, its newest office location in Crystal City, Virginia. Radiance is excited to be in the heart of the nation’s most promising and consequential innovation ecosystem – National Landing.

Founded in 2021, Phalanx provides security & visibility to data outside databases so businesses can focus on growing without worrying about increasing their cyber risk. Phalanx’s product, MUZE (Monitoring Unstructured data with Zero trust Encryption), can be deployed in minutes and starts securing data out-of-the-box. In 2021, the company was selected to be a part of Techstars NYC.

GroupSense is a digital risk protection services company that delivers customer-specific intelligence that dramatically improves enterprise cybersecurity and fraud-management operations. GroupSense is based in Arlington, Va., with a growing customer base that includes large enterprises, state and municipal governments, law enforcement agencies and more.

Arlington Economic Development (AED) is proud to announce an innovative workforce development program benefitting Arlington residents and tech employers. AED is working with Arlington-based Exelaration, the #2 tech and engineering internship provider in the U.S., on the Arlington Talent Pilot program.

Arlington startup Shift5 announced that they raised $20 million in Series A financing. Shift5 defends military and commercial transportation systems from cyber attacks. The round was led by 645 Ventures, with participation from Squadra Ventures, General Advance, and First In. The financing will allow the company to hire new talent in Arlington’s growing cybersecurity ecosystem.