MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Reception
Join us on October 8th in Dallas as MassChallenge, ranked the #2 accelerator in the U.S. and #1 in Massachusetts by TIME and Statista, brings its fast-growing defense, dual-use, and resiliency programs to North Texas for the 2026 MassChallenge Security & Resiliency Traction Program Midpoint reception.
This year's cohort includes 41 dual-use and defense tech startups, 9 of them based right here in Texas, selected from over 300 applicants. They're halfway through the program, working closely with assigned mentors on goals spanning business development and fundraising to government contracting, product development, and strategic partnerships, all in service of closing the gap between promising tech and commercialization.
Join us to hear MassChallenge's view on supporting U.S. reindustrialization and accelerating the defense industrial base. We'll share examples of our work with the U.S. Department of War and NATO, along with our plans to grow in the region.
This is a chance to meet them, hear what they're building, and be part of the momentum as MassChallenge grows its footprint in North Texas.
Come hear about our plans for growth in the DFW region, meet founders building the next generation of security and resiliency solutions, and connect with the broader ecosystem shaping this space.
What to Expect:
- Arrival & Networking
- Welcome & Program Update
- Meet the Startups
- Open Networking