2026 MOSA Innovation Challenge

Due: March 15, 2026

Twenty-first century air mobility demands twenty-first century technology. Join us for the MOSA Innovation Challenge, where more than 20 innovators will pitch cutting-edge communications, computing, and operations technologies to a distinguished panel of military, industry, and investment leaders.

The top innovator will receive a crystal award and national recognition as the MOSA Innovation Challenge winner.

TechConnect, in partnership with the Vertical Lift Consortium, Advanced Technology International, and the nation’s leading MOSA funding organizations, is proud to present this one-of-a-kind program—showcasing breakthrough solutions that advance the future of military air mobility.

Key Major System Components include:

  • Uncrewed Vehicle Control (UVC)
  • Aviation Mission Computing Environment (AMCE)
  • Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE)
  • Comms, Datalinks, and Controls (CDC)
  • Common Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI)
  • Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
  • Digital Backbone (DB)
  • Electrical Power Systems (EPS)
  • Integrated Mission Planning Airspace Control Tools (IMPACT)
  • Large Area Display (LAD)
  • Link 16 & C5ISR
  • Major System Component Level Specifications (AMCE, ASE, CDC, DVE, etc.)
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