October 6-8, 2027 | National Harbor, MD
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MOSA 2026 INNOVATION CHALLENGE
 

If You Enable Open, Modular, and Competitive Advantage, this Stage is For You.

Twenty-first century air mobility demands twenty-first century technology. Join us for the MOSA Innovation Challenge, where 10 innovators will pitch their cutting-edge communications, computing, and operations technologies to a distinguished panel of military, industry, and investment leaders.

The top innovator will receive a crystal award and national recognition as the MOSA Innovation Challenge winner.

TechConnect, in partnership with the Vertical Lift Consortium, Advanced Technology International, and the nation’s leading MOSA funding organizations, presents this one-of-a-kind program showcasing breakthrough solutions that advance the future of military air mobility.

Have a technology solution? 2026 Application Closed.
Direct inquiries to Emma Mooney, emma.mooney@techconnect.org.

2026 Application Closed

Sample MOSA Components for the Challenge

  • Embedded Mission Computing
  • Modular Survivability
  • Modular Communications and Datalinks
  • Modular Display / Human-Machine / Pilot Vehicle Interface
  • Modular sensor technology including degraded environments
  • Digital Backbone (DB)
  • Electrical Power Systems (EPS)
  • Modular Mission Planning / Mission Engineering Solutions
  • Next Gen Modular C5ISR Solutions
  • Component Level Specifications / Modular Digital Engineering
  • Modular Position, Navigation, and Timing
  • Modular UAS Enablers (including platform agnostic tech)
  • Embedded Mission Computing


Who Should Apply

Companies of all sizes and commercial maturity are welcome! If you have technologies representing cutting-edge air-mobility solutions (both hard-ware and soft-ware) in communications, computing, or operations technology for enhanced performance, safety and resilience.


How to Participate

Submit your technology for review. There is no fee to participate in this Challenge. If selected, TechConnect will invite you to pitch your technology to top OEMS and military tech scouts in National Harbor, MD during the MOSA Industry and Government Summit.


Pitch Event

Finalists will receive notification in June. Selected companies must confirm to participate.

2026 Pitch Date: September 23,2026


Location: Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center | National Harbor, MD

  2026 Review Panelists  



 Jared Givens

Jared Givens

PMA-209 AAT Lead Engineer, NAVAIR PAE(A)

  Alan Hammond

Alan Hammond

Chief Solutions Architect, Aether Aerospace

Marcell

Marcell "OPUS" Padilla

Senior Technical Architect, ACPE Aviation E&A/CRL Technologies, Inc.

John Stough

John Stough

CEO and Chief Architect, 6th Dimension




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