2024 Defense Innovation Challenge

Deadline: August 23, 2024

Join the nation’s largest innovation matchmaking program aligned with national technology priorities and federal funding opportunities. Showcase and pitch your innovations to leading investors, corporate scouts, and over $100B in federal funding authority. Our government and industry customers are seeking top emerging technologies across most all technology domains, with a special interest in innovations with dual-use industry and government applications.

There is no-fee to submit into this challenge. Submit your technologies today for review and consideration. If selected, you will be required to pay a registration fee to secure your Pitch slot in the program. The first step is simply to submit your technology.

Topics Include:
  • Energy & Resilience
  • Biotech & Medical
  • Microelectronics & Sensors
  • Advanced Materials
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Advanced Communications
  • Aerospace Technologies
  • Autonomous Systems
  • AI, Cyber & Digital Solutions
Who Should Apply:

Startups, universities, labs, SBIR/OT awardees, and companies of all sizes and commercial maturity are welcome! If you have technologies representing cutting-edge innovations and are looking to connect with either government funders and industry scouts – Submit today!