NOVEMBER 28-30, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC

SBIR FAST TRACK INNOVATION SHOWCASE

Join us for the SBIR Fast Track Innovation Showcase November 28-29, 2023 at Defense TechConnect(co-located with the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference). Find your next commercialization partner and connect with corporate, investment, government and military customers.

Defense TechConnect supports the significant traction being made by SBIR companies for national security, including initiatives such as AFWERX and SOFWERX open topics awards and pitch-days participants. Recently SBIR-supported technologies (2018-present) are eligible for the Fast Track discounted showcase rate to participate in this special program.

Submit your technology by June 30^th and be sure to select YES in the SBIR-funded Showcase question at the bottom of the form.

Submissions Opening Soon

For interest and questions: contact Denise Lee at 203.494.5412 |

DEFENSE INNOVATION AWARDS:

Submit your technology to be considered for the 2023 TechConnect Defense Innovation Awards recognizing the top 15% of submitted technologies as ranked by the Selection Committee. Rankings are based on the potential positive impact the submitted technology will have for the warfighter and national security. View 2022 Awardees.

SBIR Fast Track Innovation Showcase - Submission Schedule

Submission is free of charge. If selected, a showcase/registration fee is required. To receive startup discounts, submit and register early.

SBIR Fast Track Innovation Package - Starting at $1,215

Innovation Package Details:
Turnkey 6'x8' showcase booth with basic materials and furniture included*

One (1) Full Conference Pass with Access to Co-Located Programs
Access to TechConnect Networking Platform
Access to Industry Prospector Matchmaking
Meet and Greet With Federal SBIR/STTR Programs in Expo Hall
Innovation promotion w/back-link to your company website.
Exposure across marketing and event platforms for one year.
Listing in the official Show Guide and Opportunity Reporting.

Defense TechConnect Conference & Expo on Vimeo.

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

US SOCOM
US CENTCOM
US INDOPACOM
US DOD
US COAST GUARD

US ARMY
US NAVY
US AIR FORCE
US MARINES

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Advanced Manufacturing
AI, Big Data, Analytics
Biodefense
C5ISR, Electronics & Comms
Cybersecurity (Networks & Physical Infrastructure)
Energy, Efficiency, Environmental, Climate Change
Logistics & Supply Chain
Mobility & Transportation
Nanotech & Advanced Materials
Sensors & Systems
Space Technologies
UAVs/Drones & Robotics

2020 PROGRAM OFFICES, COMPONENTS & PROSPECTORS

DoD

Army

Navy

Air Force

SOCOM

DHS

CBD

DTRA

DLA

ASD(R&E)

USAFRICOM, U.S. Africa Command
USCENTCOM, U.S. Central Command
USNORTHCOM, U.S. Northern Command
USSOCOM, U.S. Special Operations Command
USSOCOM, Office of the Undersecretary for Science & Technology
USSOCOM, SBIR Program
USSTRATCOM, U.S. Strategic Command
USPACOM, U.S. Pacific Command
USPACOM Science & Technology Office
USPACOM, Joint Innovation & Experimentation Division
AIR FORCE, Office of the Asst. Sec., Installations, Environment & Energy
AIR FORCE, SBIR/STTR Program
ARMY Corps of Engineers, NetZero Capital Investment
ARMY, Army Medical Material Agency
ARMY, Army Medical Research & Material Command
ARMY Aeromedical Research Laboratory
ARMY, Office of the Asst. Sec. of the Army, Installations, Energy & Environment
ARMY, SBIR Program
ARMY, The Army Cyber Institute at West Point
ARMY, Army Cyber Command
Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Dept. of Homeland Security, SBIR Program
DOD Office of Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering
DOD Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx)
DOD, Chemical & Biological Defense, SBIR Program
DOD, DARPA SBIR Program
DOD, Defense Logistics Agency, SBIR Program
DOD, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, SBIR Program
DOD, Information Analysis Centers
DOD, Missle Defense Agency, SBIR/STTR Program
DOD, Office of Small Business
National Aviation Intelligence Integration Office (NAI2-O)
NASA
National Institutes of Health

NAVY, NAVAIR
NAVY, Office of Naval Research, SBIR/STTR Program
NAVY, Office of the Asst. Sec. of the Navy, Energy, Installations & Environment
Naval Postgraduate School
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Admin. (NOAA)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NAVY, NAVSEA 05T2 - Energy Division
SBA, Office of Innovation & Investment
U.S. Army Research Office
U.S. Marine Corps, Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O)
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Air Force Research Lab
U.S. Air Force, Office of Transformational Innovation
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Naval War College
Deloitte
Raytheon
Boeing
General Electric
Honeywell
Lockheed Martin
DOW Core R&D
Idaho National Laboratory
Rolls Royce
SAP
Sandia National Laboratories
Texas A&M University
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Arizona State University
Aerospace
University of South Florida
Florida High Tech Corridor
LSU Transitional Technologies & Cyber Research Center

For information on participating or learning more: please contact Denise Lee at 203.494.5412 |

2022 Sponsors & Partners

2022 SBIR/STTR Agency Partners

*Participation by any United States Federal Agency in any TechConnect activity or event does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any cosponsor, donor, grantee, contractor or participant’s opinions, products, or services.

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