Fairfax County Economic Development Authority

Private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC has purchased a majority stake in Tysons-based Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC, a provider of Agile and DevSecOps services to federal customers, reported Washington Technology. Damon Griggs, former CEO of Dovel Technologies, was named CEO and chair of Harmonia. Jonathan Brooks, former chief legal officer at Dovel, will fill the role of chief business and legal officer for Harmonia. Two of Harmonia’s founders, Pallabi Saboo, who also serves on the board of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Jai S., retain ownership positions and will serve as strategic advisors. Pallabi Saboo will also serve on Harmonia’s board of directors.

Join VERISIGN and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority for a casual networking event! 📅Thursday September 19 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the CA building room 302 on the Annadale Campus. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn more about Verisign and meet with Verisign representatives! This event is open to all students but geared toward the following majors: • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Information Technology • Data Center Operations Verisign will be providing free cookies to #NOVA students! Registration link in the bio. Visit www.verisign.com/careers #NOVANighthawks #Networking #STEM #CareerServices

To support the growth of the Fairfax County startup ecosystem, eight innovative companies have been awarded grants as part of the second cohort of the Fairfax Founders Fund, which provides technical assistance and $50,000 grants to startups developing innovative technology solutions and demonstrating business growth opportunities. “The Fairfax Founders Fund is instrumental in catalyzing the growth of our county’s innovation economy,” said Rebecca Moudry, director of Fairfax County Government’s Department of Economic Initiatives. “By providing crucial seed funding and support, we are empowering these eight exceptional startups to transform their visionary ideas into tangible products and services. This investment not only fosters technological advancement, but also drives job creation and economic prosperity within Fairfax County.” Fairfax County Economic Development Authority wants to congratulate the second cohort of grant recipients: ▪ KAPPA AgTech – Develops agricultural technology to enable cultivators to grow more sustainably. ▪ Karambit.AI – Leverages automated software reverse engineering and program analysis to automatically detect when new or malicious code has been added to closed-source packages in a software supply chain. ▪ Magna Labs – Empowers computational biology teams to confidently build and use bioinformatics tools. ▪ NanoNiFe – Provides battery design and international licensing; engineering and electrochemical consulting; and U.S. Manufacturing and commercialization of residential Vanadium Redox Flow battery [in development]. ▪ Pluribus – Pioneers new methodologies of data science, data analytics, decision science, and geosocial and geospatial awareness. ▪ NIOSolutions Inc – Simplifies the technology adoption for companies and partner on their digital transformation journey. ▪ Saltenna – Pioneers plasmonics, a new wireless communications and sensing technology. ▪ ZipID, Inc. – Automates SaaS products to simplify Form I-9 compliance. ➡ https://lnkd.in/einVi9RA

This week, #Fairfax County became the center of gravity for #quantum as more than 1,000 pioneers, visionaries and innovators from 30 countries converged in #Tysons for the third annual Quantum World Congress. As Dr. #VilhelmBohr was recounting his great grandfather and Nobel Laureate #NielsBohr’s incredible legacy to science at the opening reception of #QWC2024, you couldn’t help but feel that we are all truly standing on the shoulders of giants. In just three short years, incredible advancements have been made from research to commercialization and workforce development to prepare the world for the quantum future. For example, leaders from Microsoft and Quantinuum announced groundbreaking advancements in quantum computing and its integration with #AI. Together, they have achieved the most reliable 12 logical qubits on record, marking a huge leap toward fault-tolerant quantum computing. This collaboration is fueling a new age of scientific innovation, with hybrid applications set to transform fields like chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Read more about this announcement in CIO Online - https://lnkd.in/eG_mXdcU My heartfelt congratulations to Stu Solomon, George D Thomas and the entire Connected DMV team for sharing our collective vision and building such a magnificent event from the ground up. Together, through global collaboration, we are shaping the quantum future, and Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is honored to be a founding sponsor of this premier gathering of global significance. And a very special thank you to our economic development partners across #GreaterWashington, Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance and Virginia Economic Development Partnership who know that by working together, we can do great things - no one takes the quantum leap alone! #quantumstrategy #globalcollaboration #futureisnow #QuantumTechnology #Innovation #NationalSecurity #EconomicSecurity #QuantumComputing #FutureOfQuantum #TechPolicy

You're invited to attend the 3rd Annual Economic Forum hosted by the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce on September 26 at 11 am. This is an exciting opportunity to connect with business leaders, engage in meaningful economic growth discussions, and explore collaboration + innovation opportunities! 🗣️ Speakers Include: ▪️ Karen Smaw, Director, Diversity Business Investment & Entrepreneurship, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority ▪️ Clarice Grove, EDP, Small Business Development Manager, Prince William Economic Development and Tourism ▪️ Cristina Amoruso, Director, Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership ▪️ Tara Palacios, Director, BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development ▪️ Alberto F., Business Development Manager, Loudoun Economic Development Position your company for success! Access to funding, infrastructure, and workforce development ➡️https://hubs.li/Q02PJW0x0

“Be Green, See Green” is the theme of #GreenBusinessPartnersProgram upcoming Green Business Social! Join and learn how green practices can lower costs & increase profits. 🍃 📈 Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Tysons, VA. Food and drinks provided 🥤 Register: https://hubs.li/Q02PtWCh0

Quantum World Congress brings together leading experts, innovative companies, and enthusiasts from around the world to explore the latest advancements and opportunities in quantum technology. We look forward to shaping the future together. See you soon at Capital One Hall! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gx6b9js8 #MakeHistory #Quantum

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority President and CEO Victor Hoskins was named on the “2024 Virginia Power 500” list by Virginia Business for the fifth consecutive year. Hoskins has led the FCEDA since 2019, when he made the move from Arlington Economic Development after helping bring Amazon’s HQ2 to the state. FCEDA has helped the county land a string of new headquarters recently, including The Aerospace Corporation, space cybersecurity firm SpiderOak and NetApp, which established its U.S. public sector headquarters in Tysons. Among his many philanthropic and volunteer positions, Hoskins sits on the George Mason University President’s Innovation Advisory Council and the advisory council for Blueprint Virginia 2030. He is vice president of the Capital Area Food Bank’s board of directors. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree in city planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In March 2023, Hoskins received a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from The White House. Asked by Virginia Business about one thing he’d change about Virginia, Hoskins replied: “Exponentially expand the number of internships for high school and college students.” For a book he would recommend, Hoskins suggested: “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things,” by Adam Grant. ➡ https://lnkd.in/eRSEk7CW

Costello means business at George Mason University Korea.   George Mason University – Costello College of Business has a close relationship with universities, local businesses, government agencies, incubators, and accelerators in Korea, Viet Nam, India, and Qatar.   That's why Costello Associate Dean for Outreach and Strategic Engagement (and Fairfax City Economic Development Commissioner) Patrick Soleymani met recently with members of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation, Mason Korea Dean Joshua Park, Mason Korea Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs Shannon N. Davis, Mason Korea's Industry-University Collaboration Foundation (IUCF), and over 20 industry leaders to explore global expansion opportunities in Northern Virginia for tech entrepreneurs. Associate Dean Soleymani also met with Charles KS Kim, Director, Seoul Office of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, during a lunch meeting with the Mason Korea Dean's Advisory Board.   Our collaboration with Mason Korea, its local industry, and our economic partners in Northern Virginia is part of our continued acceleration of the business college's global engagement. We're grateful to our Korean hosts for their hospitality and the opportunity to work together on this and other student and workforce development initiatives.   #CostelloMeansBusiness #MasonKorea #IUCF #WorkforceDevelopment #GeorgeMasonUniversity #AllTogetherDifferent #NorthernVirginia

I’m looking forward to chairing the Quantum Ecosystem Showcases track at the Quantum World Congress next week! If you’re attending #QWC2024, you don’t want to miss the incredible lineup of global quantum leaders I’ll be welcoming (from #Finland, #Canada and beyond) to share their success and insights on building a #quantum ready future. More here: https://lnkd.in/en-DGTEs Be sure to also check out the other stellar breakout tracks chaired by André M. König, Global Quantum Intelligence, LLC - Industry Advancement; Alexandra Kelley, Nextgov/FCW - Government & Security; Karl Darin, Connected DMV - Global Collaboration; and Yuval Boger, QuEra Computing Inc. - Market Acceleration. #QuantumIsComing Fairfax County Economic Development Authority I Northern Virginia Economic Development Alliance I Virginia Economic Development Partnership