TechConnect Innovation Showcase

Join the world's largest multi-sector technology commercialization program. The Innovation Showcase offers a unique and vetted pipeline for corporate, federal and VC prospectors to discover and connect with emerging technologies.

Who Should Apply

Our corporate and investment prospectors are seeking actionable technologies across most all industrial sectors and maturities from:

University & Research Lab with actionable IP and spinouts
Startups seeking investment, licensing, and partnering actions
Federal Awardees such as SBIR/STTR, ARPAE, DARPA, etc.
Accelerators and Incubators searching for development opportunities

Submissions Under Review

Innovation Showcase Submission Schedule:

Submission is free of charge. If selected, a showcase/registration fee is required. To receive startup discounts, submit (submissions are closed and under reveiw) and register early.

1st Round early review: May 26

Notifications: June 2021

2nd Round general submission: June 25

Notifications: July 2021

How to Participate

Submissions are under review. Top selected technologies will pitch and/or showcase to leading prospectors. Showcasing innovations will have access to the TechConnect Networking Platform and Corporate One-on-One matchmaking program. These commercialization services are designed to provide tangible returns for your time and investment with TechConnect. We also include access to a number of unique sprint challenges throughout the year.

Innovation Partners: If you have three (3) or more technologies, we suggest you join as an official Innovation Partner. View Innovation Partner benefits.
Innovation Awards: Top ranked innovators selected to pitch will each be announced as a TechConnect Innovation Awardee at the conference.

Innovation Package - Starting at $1,250

Innovation Package Details:

Turnkey 6'x8' showcase booth with basic materials and furniture included*

One ($1,250) or Two Day ($2,500) Innovation Package Includes:

Full conference pass with access to co-located programs (2 passes for two-day display at $2,500)
Up to two (2) Innovation Submissions
Access to TechConnect Networking Platform
Meet With Federal SBIR/STTR Programs in Expo Hall
Innovation promotion
Exposure across marketing and event platforms for one year
Listing in official Show Guide and Opportunity Report
Discounts for additional registrations and event opportunities

"We come back to TechConnect World because they provide us the opportunity to meet top innovators across many technology areas all in one location."

Lockheed Martin

"TechConnect is unique in specifically bringing together the creators of breakthrough technologies with corporations who can help commercialize, adopt, buy, re-sell and invest in those technologies"

Atrium Capital

"TechConnect World is an excellent opportunity to meet all key innovation players and stakeholders all in one place — at the premier innovation commercialization and networking event in the US."

BASF