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Where Mission, Market, and Innovation Align
April 29, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA
A One-Day Working Summit for Those Shaping the Future of Deep Tech
A curated, hands-on working summit connecting government, investors, corporates, and founders to accelerate real outcomes including deals, funding, adoption, and partnerships.
Each participant is intentionally selected to ensure relevance, depth, and balanced representation.
Limited-capacity sector rooms and structured discussions create high-context, high-value conversations.
Designed to turn insights into partnerships, pilots, and investments that move technology forward.
Meet Decision-Makers: Connect directly with investors, corporate partners, and government professionals with budgets, portfolios, and programs.
Navigate Capital Pathways: Gain the insight and tools to combine non-dilutive federal funding with private equity investment.
Showcase Your Tech: Gain high-visibility exposure through curated introductions and a dedicated founder poster exhibition.
Accelerate Transition & Partnerships: Build relationships that lead to pilots, contracts, and joint R&D projects for scalable growth.
Engage with Pre-Vetted Companies: Access 50+ deep-tech startups solving real industrial and national challenges.
Align Capital Strategy: Identify where government priorities and private markets intersect to capture dual-use opportunities.
Unlock Collaboration: Connect with CVCs, government, and fellow investors to establish shared diligence and collaborative deal structures.
Strengthen Portfolio Outcomes: Gain tactical insight and connections to help portfolio companies scale through strategic partnerships.
Source Targeted Solutions: Engage with vetted founders and investors whose technologies address real capability needs and acquisition gaps.
Communicate Priorities: Share upcoming capability focus areas and technology needs in a neutral, cross-sector forum.
Accelerate Transition & Alignment: Partner with investors and corporate innovators to turn promising technologies into deployable solutions.
Gain Ecosystem Intelligence: Access private investment and innovation trends and observe how investors evaluate emerging tech to refine acquisition strategy.
Connect with Targeted Pipeline: Engage with vetted founders, investors, and agencies aligned with your services and expertise.
Position for Growth: Demonstrate your value as a key enabler of technology transition, investment readiness, and market expansion.
Gain Competitive Intelligence: Source emerging funding priorities, policy shifts, and ecosystem trends shaping deep-tech collaboration.
Cultivate Strategic Networks: Form high-value partnerships across government, capital, and industry that expand your reach and influence.
Participants gather in the main room for opening remarks and sessions that set the tone for the day.
8:15 – 9:00 AM | Check-In and Light BreakfastInformal networking before the main sessions begin.
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Panel: Corporate Blueprint – What Corporates Are Looking ForCorporate innovation and venture leaders share insights on what they are scouting, how they evaluate technologies, and what it takes to move from conversation to pilot.
10:00 – 10:45 AM | Panel: Government Forecast – Key Priorities &Sourcing Requirements Government professionals outline shifting technology needs and how industry can plug in, offering a direct look at capability gaps, solicitations, and acquisition dynamics.Sector Rooms (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Participants move into their assigned breakout rooms, each focused on one of five key technology verticals.
Space / AI, Autonomy, & Cyber / HealthTech / Energy / Advanced Mfg. & Materials
Each room is guided by a Sector Principal and a Sector Facilitator, working together to ensure high-quality discussion and real outcomes.
– The Sector Principal brings deep industry familiarity and ecosystem insight. They elevate conversation by providing high-value, non-dominant guidance and connecting commercial markets, government priorities, and capital flows.
– The Sector Facilitator keeps the session running smoothly, driving interaction, maintaining momentum, and ensuring everyone participates meaningfully.
Each room hosts ≈ 50 curated founders, investors,CVCs and government/technical professionals (PEOs, PMs, technical experts).
12:15 – 1:30 PM | Curated Networking Lunch (Assigned Seating)
A working lunch designed to spark targeted introductions.
Breakout rooms cover topics such as capability gaps, qualification pathways, transition barriers, and co-creation opportunities.
To keep discussions balanced and high-context, participants stay in their assigned sector room for the full block. No room switching is available.
Note: Founder participation is subject to review and approval by the sector committee, which is led by each Sector Principal.
Participants reconvene for practical insights that tie the day together.
3:30 – 4:15 PM | Coffee & Networking Session Open networking and follow-up discussions from the breakout rooms.
4:15 – 5:00 PM | Panel: From Interest to Contract — How Federal Deals Get Done A clear and candid breakdown of how federal deals progress from first conversation to funded contract. When and why programs use OTAs, CSOs, SBIR Phase III, and sole-source pathways.
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Networking Reception (Off-Site) Off-site networking reception at a nearby venue. (Location shared with registered participants.)
Participation is limited to ensure meaningful dialogue within each sector.
Once a room reaches capacity, registration for that sector will close.
| Ticket Type | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
|
Early Bird |
$970 |
through January 31, 2026 |
|
General Admission |
$1,370 |
February 1 – April 25, 2026 |
Your registration Includes:
– Full-day access to all programming, including your assigned sector room.
– A curated networking lunch with assigned seating
– Coffee networking blocks for targeted follow-up conversations
– An invitation to the private evening reception
To ensure meaningful collaboration, room changes are not available during the event.
*For partnership or government participation inquiries, contact info@deeptechconnections.com
Deep Tech Connections events bring together leaders from across government, industry, and academia.
Participants have previously joined from top defense agencies and deep-tech investors, including, but not limited to
Each registration path ensures a tailored experience and balanced participation across all technology sectors.
Once registered, you will be assigned to one dedicated sector room for the duration of the breakout sessions.
Connect directly with government and investors
seeking deep-tech solutions.
Engage with emerging technologies and federal
innovation programs.
Be part of the conversations shaping the next generation of deep-tech innovation and national capability.
April 29, 2026 · Santa Clara, CA
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