Defense Innovation Summit

Participate in North Alabama’s innovation matchmaking initiative tailored to national security priorities and federal funding avenues. Present and advocate for your innovations to investors, and stakeholders from the DoD and other Government agencies who are actively pursuing cutting-edge technologies spanning various domains, with a particular focus on innovations with dual-use potential for both industry and government applications.

👉 Event Purpose + Activities /

• Pitching to VC's/Investors and DoD/Govt. Stakeholders: Ideators and startups innovating in the DefenseTech vertical, are given the opportunity to present their business models, technologies, products, or services to a select group of attendees. These attendees include Venture Capitalists (VCs) and other investors who are interested in financing promising ventures, as well as stakeholders from the DoD and other Government agencies. The pitch is a critical component, designed to showcase the innovation, potential impact, and investment worthiness of the presenting companies.

• Goal of Connectivity: The primary aim is to establish a network or ecosystem that connects three key groups: startup innovators (ideators/entrepreneurs and companies developing new technologies and solutions in defense technology), investors (VCs and others looking for investment opportunities), and DoD stakeholders (officials and entities within the DoD and other Government agencies) who are interested in leveraging new technologies for defense applications). This connectivity is crucial for the symbiotic growth and advancement of the DefenseTech sector.

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👉 Who Should Attend /

• Startups and Innovators: This event represents a significant opportunity to secure funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships. Presenting their solutions to a targeted audience of investors and DoD stakeholders can open doors to pilot projects, government contracts, or direct investments.
• Investors: Investors are always looking for cutting-edge technologies and startups with the potential to disrupt traditional markets or create new ones, especially in sectors as critical as defense. This event offers them a curated selection of investment opportunities and direct access to the innovators. It also allows investors to gauge the interest of DoD stakeholders in these innovations, which can be a critical factor in investment decisions.
• DoD + Government Stakeholders: The DoD continuously seeks innovative solutions to enhance national security and defense capabilities. This event enables them to discover and engage with emerging technologies and startups that might otherwise be under their radar. It facilitates a direct dialogue with innovators, potentially speeding up the adoption of new technologies in defense operations.

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👉 Agenda /

• 10am - 5pm: Pitches to Investor and DOD / Govt Panel [Redcell Partners, Squadra VC, Parallax, Booz Allen Ventures, USSOCOM, MDA, RCCTO, OUSD - R&E, US Army, etc] / by invitation only / Submit today!
• 5pm - 7pm: Networking and Reception

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👉 Pitch Details /

Who Should Apply /

Innovators, Startups, SBIR/OT awardees, and small businesses

• If you have technologies representing cutting-edge innovations and are looking to connect with either government funders and investors - Submit today!

How to Participate /

• There are no submission fees to participate. Submit your technologies today for review and potential selection. If chosen, you will be invited to secure your pitch or showcase slot.
• Finalists will receive notification in mid-May.

Pitch & Showcase /

• Pitch Date: May 23rd
• Location: UAH I2C / HSV - AL

Pitch Application Link /

• https://bit.ly/UAH_I2C_2024DIS
• Application deadline: May 10th

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👉 Questions? /

• i2c@uah.edu