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TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Artificial Intelligence is a grant from TechConnect, in partnership with various federal agencies, that funds innovative AI and digital transformation solutions aligned with U.S. national security, societal, and economic priorities.
The program is an extension of TechConnect's 25-year Innovation Challenge and provides participants with the opportunity to pitch to key industry, government, and investment decision-makers at a global conference (June 9-11, 2025 in Austin, TX). Participants gain direct access to leadership representing over billion in annual emerging technology funding through SBIR and Other Transaction Authority mechanisms.
Eligible applicants include small businesses, university spin-offs, and independent innovators. Awards range from ,000 to ,000. The application deadline is December 15, 2026.
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TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Artificial Intelligence JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX Visas and Invitation Letters Instructions for Technical Presenters 2025 Innovation Challenges 2025 Sponsors and Partners Sponsorship Opportunities 2025 Sponsors and Partners Nanotech 2025 Conference and Expo SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference Addressing Critical Technologies and National Priorities Transforming Artificial Intelligence 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. Have a solution? Join the Challenge and help power the next generation of AI innovation.
AI for Critical Technologies Data Analytics and Solutions Autonomous Systems and Robotics Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure 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). 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.
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 2025 SBIR/STTR AGENCY PARTNERS Visas and Invitational Letters Instructions For Technical Presenters 2025 Innovation Challenges 2025 Sponsors and Partners Sponsorship Opportunities 2025 Sponsors and Parnters
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses, university spin-offs, and independent innovators. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Artificial Intelligence are due December 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Artificial Intelligence is funded by TechConnect (in partnership with various federal agencies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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