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this week in 757: building the military's next tech & $50k on the line

A snapshot of the founders, companies and ideas driving Hampton Roads forward.

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September 04, 2026

this week in 757

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THE BIG STORY
FRIDAY EDITION

Meet the 10 Companies Competing at the 2026 Virginia Cup

Ten Virginia companies are headed to Virginia Beach on September 17, and for the first time, they're competing for a $50,000 prize pool presented by VIPC.

KleerCard Found Its Market. Now It’s Going Deeper.

KleerCard spent years narrowing in on nonprofits, now it's building an AI system that can reconcile a bank account in seconds, with first customer implementations starting this September.

The Next Generation of Defense Technology Is Being Built in Hampton Roads

SEAL Tank showcase opens up at the Virginia Cup Pre-Party, giving a firsthand look at the defense technology being built right here in the 757.

THE 757 IN 60 SECONDS

  • Virginia Cup returns Sept. 17 to the Sandler Center: Tickets Now Open.

  • ODU just opened a Norfolk waterfront range to test robot ships and underwater drones. READ MORE.

  • Hampton University just opened a lab where you can walk in and train on AI. READ MORE.