SENEDIA

What SENEDIA does

SENEDIA (legal name: Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance), founded in the mid-2000s and headquartered in Middletown, Rhode Island, is a non-profit 501(c)(6) defense industry alliance operating in the New England region. The organization functions as a connector and convener rather than a technology developer, linking defense primes, subcontractors, government agencies, academic institutions, and job seekers across the regional defense industrial base. Its stated mission is to act as a catalyst for economic and workforce development in support of U.S. national security.

The alliance's core offerings are organized around three pillars: workforce development, training partnerships, and industry convening. The Defense Partnership Program matches job seekers with defense-sector employment, internships, and certifications; since 2016 it has facilitated over 700 internships/certifications and 350+ job placements, including 52 placements and 24 interns placed in 2025 alone. The New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership, launched in 2020 with Department of Defense and U.S. Navy support, has trained more than 9,300 people in submarine shipbuilding and crossed the 10,000-trained milestone across SENEDIA's broader partnership portfolio in July 2026. Convening activities center on the annual Defense Innovation Days conference in Newport, Rhode Island, Tech Talks on topics such as AUKUS, CMMC compliance, and export sales, university job fair participation, and the New England Breakfast at the Farnborough International Air Show. Membership is tiered (Gold, Silver) and includes major defense primes such as BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, General Dynamics, Leidos, SAIC, RTX, Teledyne, and Deloitte, alongside subcontractors such as Quantic Electronics.

SENEDIA does not develop proprietary technology and operates with a small staff (1-10 employees). Revenue is generated through a combination of recurring membership dues (subscription/recurring model) and grants from state workforce programs, most notably a $195,500 grant from Real Jobs Rhode Island awarded in February 2026 representing a decade of consecutive state support. A follow-on workforce development contract was awarded in November 2025. Leadership transitioned in 2025-2026, with Molly Donohue Magee stepping back as CEO in October 2025 to focus on the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC), and Col. Stephen Guertin, formerly chief of staff of the R.I. Army National Guard, being named Executive Director in February 2026.

Name

SENEDIA

Legal name

Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance

Website

https://senedia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SENEDIA is a non-profit defense industry alliance headquartered in Rhode Island that connects defense primes, government agencies, and job seekers in New England through workforce development programs, training partnerships, and convening events including Defense Innovation Days.

Ownership category

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Product category

Defense Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Sector Reform (SSR) & Defense Institution Building (BPADAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Defense industry alliance
• Workforce development programs
• Submarine shipbuilding training
• Defense industry networking
• Defense workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SENEDIA operates as a membership-based organization offering resources, information, access, connections, networks and influence to its members in the defense industry.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SENEDIA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit defense industry alliance that serves as a catalyst for economic and workforce development in support of national security. It connects defense industry companies, government agencies, and job seekers through workforce development programs (Defense Partnership Program), specialized training (New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership), industry events (Defense Innovation Days, Tech Talks), and a tiered membership program offering resources, networking, and influence to defense sector stakeholders across New England.

Product overview

SENEDIA is an alliance for defense tech, talent, and innovation, serving as a catalyst for economic and workforce development opportunities in support of national security. The organization connects, partners with, and convenes leaders across industry and government. Its core services include the Defense Partnership Program for workforce development, the New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership for specialized training, and the annual Defense Innovation Days conference. Additional offerings include Tech Talks (educational presentations on defense topics), a Defense Jobs board, Scholarships, Internships, and a general Membership Program providing access to defense industry networks, resources, and connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Defense Partnership Program A workforce development program connecting job seekers with employment, internship, and training opportunities in Rhode Island's defense sector. Since 2016, the program has facilitated more than 700 internships and certifications and over 350 job placements.
• New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership A submarine shipbuilding training initiative operated by SENEDIA with support from the Department of Defense and U.S. Navy. Has trained more than 9,300 people in submarine shipbuilding since 2020.
• Defense Innovation Days An annual defense industry conference hosted by SENEDIA in Newport, Rhode Island. The event facilitates dialogue between defense industry representatives and policymakers, with industry exhibits and networking opportunities.
• Tech Talks Virtual and in-person educational presentations covering defense industry topics including export sales, AUKUS partnerships, international trade compliance, AI in defense, CMMC compliance, and workforce development.
• Defense Jobs Board An online job board accessible through the SENEDIA member portal that connects job seekers with defense industry career opportunities in the New England region.
• Membership Program Tiered membership organization (Gold and Silver levels) providing resources, information, access, connections, networks and influence for defense industry professionals and companies in the New England region.
• Internship Placement Services Internship placement services connecting students and job seekers with defense industry member companies for career development and workforce training.
• Defense Industry Scholarships Scholarship program offering financial support to students pursuing careers in the defense sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• $119 billion in annual economic output generated by the New England Defense Cluster
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AUKUS ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025SENEDIA collaborated with the AUKUS Forum in a Tech Talk to discuss opportunities in the trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, focusing on international defense cooperation and missile industry development.
• U.S. Department of Commerce - Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025The U.S. Department of Commerce's Advocacy Center works to generate trade exports and advocate for U.S. commercial interests abroad. SENEDIA hosted a Tech Talk featuring leaders from the Department to help defense companies understand winning foreign government contracts with US Government advocacy support.
• Quantic ElectronicsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 August 2025Quantic Electronics participated as a Silver sponsor at the 2025 Defense Innovation Days conference, showcasing its portfolio of RF and microwave solutions, power systems, and passive components designed for defense applications. The event aimed to facilitate dialogue between defense industry representatives and policymakers.
• Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department of Defense supports the New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership, which has trained more than 9,300 people in submarine shipbuilding since 2020.
• U.S. NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe U.S. Navy supports the New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership along with the Department of Defense to develop submarine shipbuilding workforce.
• U.S. Commercial Service - ProvidencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe International Trade Administration's U.S. Commercial Service provides export counseling, market intelligence, business matchmaking, and commercial diplomacy support. SENEDIA hosts Tech Talks with these officials to help defense companies expand globally.
• Newport Defense Innovation Days Host CityminorOthersDefense Innovation Days is hosted in Newport, Rhode Island, serving as the venue for the annual defense industry conference.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Industries Association (AIA): AIA is the national trade association representing U.S. aerospace and defense manufacturers. SENEDIA's member roster (BAE, Lockheed, Raytheon, GD) overlaps directly with AIA's constituents, though SENEDIA operates regionally and adds workforce development focus.
• Association of the United States Army (AUSA): AUSA is a broader defense nonprofit supporting the U.S. Army community through networking, professional development, and industry engagement. It is comparable as a defense-aligned membership association but with a service-branch-specific mandate rather than a regional industrial-base focus.

Regional players

• Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition: Pacific Northwest Defense Coalition is a regional alliance serving defense industry companies in Washington and Oregon. It operates with the same regional-alliance and workforce-development value proposition as SENEDIA, though in a different U.S. geography.
• Defense Alliance of Minnesota: Defense Alliance of Minnesota is a regional defense industry alliance promoting Minnesota's defense industrial base and workforce. It is directly comparable to SENEDIA as a state/regional defense alliance model serving similar prime/subcontractor members.
• Charleston Defense Contractors Association: Charleston Defense Contractors Association is a regional defense industry group supporting the Lowcountry's defense and naval industrial base. It mirrors SENEDIA's role as a regional convening body for defense primes, subcontractors, and workforce partners.

Direct peers

• Navy League of the United States: Navy League is a nonprofit defense organization supporting the sea services, including naval industry and shipbuilding workforce. SENEDIA's New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership directly aligns with Navy League's naval-industrial mission and member-driven convening model.
• AFCEA International: AFCEA is a membership-based defense and technology association serving government, military, and industry on communications, IT, and intelligence. SENEDIA's Tech Talks and member-driven model mirror AFCEA's chapter-based convening function for the defense tech ecosystem.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA): NDIA is the leading U.S. defense industry trade association representing prime contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. SENEDIA operates as a regional chapter-like entity of the same model, connecting defense industry members with workforce, policy, and networking support.

Emerging players

• Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC): UTIC is a defense consortium co-created by SENEDIA's former CEO in 2016 and is closely affiliated with SENEDIA's undersea/submarine mission. They share leadership and overlapping membership in the undersea defense ecosystem.
• Space Force Association: Space Force Association is a newer defense-aligned nonprofit supporting the U.S. Space Force community and associated industry. It is comparable as a defense sector membership association, though focused on space rather than the undersea/shipbuilding vertical SENEDIA primarily serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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