The Drone Dominance Innovation Challenge, presented in partnership with the Vertical Lift Consortium, accelerates next-generation capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in alignment with the White House Executive Order to strengthen U.S. leadership in the field. This open innovation competition invites visionary innovators to submit cutting-edge prototypes, software solutions, and operational models that enable safer, smarter, and more secure drone operations.

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The TechConnect Critical Technology Challenges represent six targeted innovation tracks aligned with U.S. national priorities and designed to accelerate breakthroughs in critical domains. Through an open innovation model, each Challenge invites innovators to present transformative solutions, connecting them with federal, private, and corporate funding—over $8 billion annually in emerging tech channels. The Challenges drive transformational ideas across defense, commercial, and dual-use sectors; provide a global stage to pitch innovations to industry, government, and investors; and leverage synergies across Challenges to shape national strategy and funding.

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