Innovation Unplugged: Apply to Join a Roundtable Dinner with Industry, Academia & Government Leaders

​We’re inviting 20 high-impact startups to participate in an exclusive, invite-only roundtable dinner designed to spark collaboration between the innovation ecosystem and senior leaders from industry, academia, and the U.S. Government.

​This is not your typical pitch event. At Innovation Unplugged, each selected startup founder will give a brief spotlight overview of their innovation (no slides required), followed by an evening of mentorship-driven roundtable discussions focused on startup challenges and solutions.

​Why Apply?

​✨ Engage directly with leaders in biotech, national security, advanced materials, and life sciences

​✨ Get actionable feedback on technical and translational barriers

​✨ Build meaningful relationships over an intimate, off-the-record dinner

​✨ Explore potential collaborations across sectors

​Eligibility:

​We are seeking early-to-growth stage startups innovating in:

​🔹 Chem-Bio Defense & Biosecurity

​🔹 Novel & Advanced Materials

​🔹 Multi-Modal Sensing Technologies

​🔹 Life Sciences, Biotech & HealthTech

​🔹 Dual-Use or Government-Aligned Technologies