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TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Biotech And Medical

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Addressing Critical Technologies and National Priorities

Transforming Electronics And Microsystems 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.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

Have a solution? Join the Challenge and help power the next generation of electronics and microsystems innovation.


 

Areas of Interest:

  • Advanced Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics Manufacturing
  • High Power Electronics
  • Advanced Packaging
  • Harsh Environment Electronics
  • Sensors & Systems
  • Human Machine Interfaces
  • Quantum Devices & Computing
  • And more...

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Our industry and government tech scouts seek cutting-edge, commercially viable innovations, including technologies from: University and research labs with actionable IP and spinouts; startups seeking investment, licensing, partnering actions; and Federal awardees (i.e., SBIR, OTA DARPA. ARPAE, ARPAH, BARDA).


 

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Submit your technology for review. If selected, you will confirm your position and pitch to a panel of investment, industry, and national security leadership in Austin, Texas at the conference.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED

 

PITCH & SHOWCASE

TechConnect will notify finalists in early April. Selected companies must confirm their participation through either a registration or showcase fee, as indicated upon notification.

Pitch dates: June 9-11, 2025
Challenge location: JW Marriott | Austin, TX

Questions? Please contact Emma Mooney: emma.mooney@techconnect.org

 

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