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Where Mission, Market, and Innovation Align
May 5, 2026 · Silicon Valley, CA
A One-Day Summit for Those Shaping the Future of Deep Tech
Translate mission and market priorities into clear opportunities for collaboration.
Identify solutions ready for transition, investment, and deployment.
Forge trusted relationships that connect technology, funding, and adoption.
Secure Funding, Partnerships, and Market Access
Clarify the Demand Signal: Gain firsthand insight into government priorities and acquisition pathways.
Access Strategic Capital: Meet VCs and corporate partners investing in deep tech.
Accelerate Transition: Build trusted relationships that move your technology from prototype to scaled deployment.
Master Funding Pathways: Learn practical strategies for securing non-dilutive and strategic capital
Gain High-Signal Deal Flow and Strategic Intelligence
Understand the Innovation Roadmap: Engage with government and industry leaders to learn about emerging priorities and technology trends.
Gain Early Visibility: Discover high-potential startups and breakthrough technologies before they scale.
Align Capital Strategically: Explore co-investment and strategic partnership opportunities.
Accelerate Deal Flow: Access pre-vetted founders filtered by technology readiness, funding stage, and government engagement.
Strengthen Alignment and Accelerate Technology Adoption
Leverage the Silicon Valley Ecosystem: Connect government programs and mission needs directly with leading innovators, investors, and companies.
Communicate Priorities: Provide a neutral, cross-agency platform to outline upcoming capability priorities and technology needs.
Strengthen Alignment: Foster coordination between government priorities, private capital, and emerging commercial technologies.
Accelerate Commercialization: Support the transition of dual-use innovations through early visibility and coordinated engagement.
Build and Influence the Deep-Tech Network
Access a Targeted Pipeline: Engage directly with vetted founders and investors developing technologies that align with your services and expertise.
Gain Market Intelligence: Understand emerging government priorities and private investment trends shaping the deep-tech landscape in 2026.
Elevate Visibility: Position your organization at the nexus of the deep-tech ecosystem.
Expand Strategic Networks: Connect with decision-makers across government, capital, and industry to build partnerships.
Morning Plenary (8:00 11:00 AM)
All participants gather in the main room for opening remarks and sessions that set the tone for the day.
Checkin (8:00 9:00): Informal introductions and sector matchmaking.
Corporate Reverse Pitch Panel: Corporate venture and innovation leaders share what they re scouting technology priorities and investment theses.
Agency Priorities Session: CTOs, SBIR Directors, and PEO leaders outline upcoming focus areas and engagement pathways.
Participants split into their assigned breakout rooms, each focused on one of five key technology verticals.
Five verticals: Space & Aerospace / AI, Autonomy, & Cyber / HealthTech / Energy / Advanced Manufacturing & Materials.
Each room hosts ≈ 50 – 60 curated founders, investors, and agency representatives (PEOs, PMs, technical experts).
Moderated roundtables cover capability gaps, qualification pathways, transition barriers, and co-creation opportunities.
To preserve high-context balance and depth, attendees remain in their designated sector room for the entire breakout block. Room changes are not available.
Afternoon Plenary & Closing (3:00 5:00 PM)
All participants reconvene in the main room for practical sessions
focused on commercialization and acquisition insights.
The Corporate Startup Playbook Panel: Frameworks for Successful Integration
Lessons, pitfalls, and real world examples from effective corporate startup
collaborations.
Cracking the Code: Navigating Acquisition Pathways for Deep Tech Experts
demystify SBIR, OTAs, CSOs, and sole-source pathways with practical guidance for
deep-tech companies pursuing government business.
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 – May 4, 2026 |
Includes: Full day Summit access (all plenary sessions and your assigned sector room) and lunch.
Your registration includes a designated sector room assignment (11:00 AM 3:00 PM).
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.
Share capability priorities and collaborate
with innovators.
Collaborate to strengthen the
deep-tech ecosystem.
Be part of the conversations shaping the next generation of deep-tech innovation and national capability.
May 5, 2026 · Silicon Valley, CA
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