MassChallenge in DC: A Dual-Use Innovation Collider Connecting Startups, Government, and Industry

​MassChallenge in DC: A Dual-Use Innovation Collider Connecting Startups, Government, and Industry

​Join MassChallenge in Washington, DC for an evening of networking, startup innovation, and insights into the future of national security.

​MassChallenge is a global, non-profit accelerator that empowers high-potential startups and connects them with partners across government, defense, and industry. Our programs—run in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, NATO DIANA, and leading corporations—help startups and established organizations co-develop solutions to today’s most critical security and resiliency challenges.

​At this event, you’ll:

• ​Hear from MassChallenge leadership and key partners driving dual-use innovation

• ​Meet 30+ cutting-edge startups shaping the future of defense and security

• ​Engage with MassChallenge alumni and learn from their commercialization journeys

• ​Connect with peers across government, industry, and the innovation ecosystem

​Networking Focus:

• ​Build connections across the dual-use and defense innovation community in Washington, DC

• ​Engage with founders developing solutions in national security, resilience, and emerging tech

• ​Enjoy a keynote address and open networking reception

​Dress Code: Business casual. Military personnel are authorized to wear uniforms, though uniform wear is not required.