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TECHCONNECT
INNOVATION
CHALLENGE

 



 
  SUBMIT AN INNOVATION  


PITCH TO THE LARGEST FUNDING PIPELINE ON THE PLANET!

Launch your electrifying journey into the future of innovation! Join the world's largest multi-sector commercialization program for emerging deep technologies. Pitch your groundbreaking innovations and connect with top-tier corporate, investment, military and federal leaders for partnering, licensing and investment opportunities. Whether you're a startup, university TTO, federal lab, or federal awardee, seize the moment. Submit your commercially viable innovation now and connect with the largest gathering of tech-scouts and funding offices worldwide.


APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON

IMPORTANT DATES:

Early bird deadline: December 17, 2024
Early bird notifications: January 2025
Deadline: March 7, 2025
Notifications: Early April 2025


SECTORS:

Advanced Materials
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy & Sustainability
Electronics & Microsystems
Biotech & Medical
AI & Digital Transformation
Space, Defense, Mobility



WHO SHOULD APPLY

Our industry and government tech scouts seek cutting-edge, commercially viable innovations, including technologies from: University and research labs with actionable IP and spinouts; startups seeking investment, licensing, partnering actions; and Federal awardees (i.e., SBIR, OTA DARPA. ARPAE, ARPAH, BARDA).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Submit your technology for review. If selected, you will confirm your position and pitch to a panel of investment, industry, and national security leadership in Austin, Texas at the conference.

PITCH & SHOWCASE

TechConnect will notify finalists in early April. Selected companies must confirm their participation through either a registration or showcase fee, as indicated upon notification.

Pitch dates: June 9-11, 2025
Challenge location: JW Marriott | Austin, TX

 

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