Showcasing Our Journey Through the MassChallenge 2025 Early Stage Security & Resiliency Dual Use Program: A Photo Gallery
- Vernell Team

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Participating in the MassChallenge 2025 Early Stage Dual Use Program has been a defining milestone for our team. The program provided a powerful platform to sharpen our vision, validate our strategy, and engage with world-class mentors who helped accelerate our progress.
To share the energy and impact of this experience, we’ve put together a photo gallery showcasing the moments that shaped our journey—key milestones, breakthroughs, and the people who helped move us forward.

The Beginning
Our journey started with clear goals. We aimed to develop a product that could serve both civilian and defense markets, a core focus of the Dual Use Program. Early workshops helped us understand the challenges and opportunities in these sectors. We learned how to tailor our approach to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Defined our mission and value proposition
Identified key market segments for dual use
Established a roadmap for product development
These initial steps laid the foundation for the months ahead, ensuring our efforts aligned with the program’s objectives.



Building Connections and Learning from Experts
One of the most valuable aspects of the program was access to mentors with deep industry knowledge. Their guidance helped us avoid common pitfalls and sharpen our strategy. We attended sessions on topics such as regulatory compliance, funding strategies, and technology validation.
Mentorship sessions with industry veterans
Workshops on government contracting and certifications
Networking events with fellow startups and potential partners
These interactions enriched our understanding and expanded our professional network, which remains a vital resource.



Reflecting on Growth and Looking Ahead
As the program concluded, we reflected on how far we had come. The experience strengthened our team, sharpened our product, and expanded our network. We are now better positioned to enter the market and scale our solution.
Improved technical and business skills
Stronger team collaboration and leadership
Clearer path to commercialization and growth
This journey through the MassChallenge 2025 Early Stage Dual Use Program has been transformative. We look forward to building on this foundation and continuing to innovate.


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