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TechConnect Critical Technology Challenge: Artificial Intelligence JUNE 9-11, 2025 | AUSTIN, TX 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
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Academic Grant Program is sponsored by NVIDIA. NVIDIA's Academic Grant Program seeks proposals from full-time faculty members at accredited academic institutions using NVIDIA technology to advance work in Simulation and Modeling, Data Science, and Robotics and Edge AI. Proposals for the NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program are also invited, focusing on AI, robotics, and autonomous vehicles.
Manufacturing USA Institute – AI for Resilient Manufacturing is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is seeking applications to establish and operate a Manufacturing USA institute focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen the resilience of U.S. manufacturers, particularly concerning supply chain networks. The institute will conduct applied R&D projects and cultivate a skilled workforce.