National Security and Defense: from Resiliency to readiness

​Pitch Pulse: Security & Defense is a national startup pitch competition for innovators building the next generation of security, defense, resilience, and dual-use technologies.

​We welcome startups developing solutions across defense technology, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, robotics, aerospace, intelligence and situational awareness, critical infrastructure protection, public safety, advanced sensing, secure communications, supply chain resilience, and other technologies that strengthen security and preparedness in an increasingly complex world.

​Selected startups will pitch live before a panel of industry experts, investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders. Top teams will advance to the Pitch Pulse Final Showcase during Startup Week San Diego.

​Pitch Pulse is more than a startup competition. It is an ecosystem access platform connecting founders with mentors, partners, investors, and innovation leaders across California and beyond.