Innovation

From lab to mission.

A showcase and a stage for the research, teams, and technologies shaping national security — in front of the operators, investors, industry, and government leaders who can carry them forward.

Expo & pitch

Two ways to bring an idea to the summit.

National Security Innovation Expo

A showcase for university research, student design teams, prototypes, startups, and emerging national-security capabilities.

Who it’s for

University labs and research centers
Student design teams
Startups and early-stage companies
Emerging capabilities and prototypes

Pitch Competition

An opportunity for promising ideas and technologies to engage with operators, investors, industry, and innovation leaders.

Who it’s for

Founders and startup teams
University and student innovators
Researchers with a path to mission

Participation details, eligibility, and timelines will be announced to the mailing list.

Get involved

Interested in exhibiting or pitching?

Let us know now. We’ll share participation details, eligibility, and timelines with interested teams as soon as they are set.

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