Addressing Critical Technologies and National Priorities

Transforming Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Challenges into Opportunities.

In alignment with U.S. National Priorities and Critical Technologies, TechConnect is proud to announce its new Critical Technologies Challenge. The Critical Technology Challenge is an open innovation program designed to accelerate transformative technologies in lockstep with rapidly evolving strategic priorities for national, societal, and economic security. The Critical Technology Challenge is an extension of TechConnect's 25+ year Innovation Challenge, now with a formal alignment with national technology priority areas.

Accelerate your Critical Innovations:

Participate in the nation’s largest pooling of federal, private, and corporate funding and acceleration opportunities!

• Pitch on a Global Stage – Present your solution to key industry, investment and government decision-makers and funders.
• Access Funders – Connect directly with leadership representing over $8 Billion in annual emerging technology funding through SBIR and OTA contract offices and vehicles.
• Shape the Conversation – Position yourself and your innovation at the forefront of the industry’s transformation, influencing the direction of policy, funding, and development.

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Have a solution? Join the Challenge and help power the next generation of advanced materials & manufacturing innovation.