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MC | MassChallenge Dual-Use Symposium

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The MassChallenge Dual-Use Symposium is a high-impact networking event organized by MassChallenge and associated with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. The event is designed to bridge the gap between commercial innovation and defense requirements, providing founders, government program managers, and industry primes a platform to scout emerging technologies in sectors such as counter-UAS, Bluetech, energy resilience, and bio defense. The symposium features a fast-paced agenda consisting of a strategic keynote, flash talks from industry leaders, and lightning pitches from accelerator cohorts. Participants can engage in deep-dive breakout sessions focused on specific technology domains and utilize coordinated office hours for direct 1:1 access to DoD officials, legal experts, and financial partners. The event aims to foster collaboration and resource sharing through dedicated networking sessions and an Offer and Ask forum.

General Info

MassChallenge and DARPA event connecting commercial innovators with Department of Defense requirements.

Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Full Description

Where the Dual-Use Ecosystem Comes TogetherThe Dual-Use Symposium is one of the most efficient and high-impact networking events in the defense-commercial innovation space — designed by MassChallenge to maximize meaningful connection in a single day.For FoundersGet direct access to government program managers and defense primes actively looking for emerging technology solutions. Pitch your company, attend office hours, and build the relationships that open doors.For Government & IndustryScout the most promising startups in defense-adjacent technology across counter-UAS, Bluetech, energy resilience, and bio defense. Engage with operators and ecosystem builders who are shaping the field.For Ecosystem BuildersExpand your network across the dual-use landscape. The Offer & Ask session creates open space for the room to share resources, make connections, and surface collaboration opportunities.What to ExpectSix session formats, one cohesive day. The Symposium moves fast and keeps you connected from first keynote to final office hour.Keynote address: An opening that sets the strategic context for defense-commercial innovation and the dual-use opportunity landscape.Flash talks: Rapid-fire insights from government and industry leaders. High signal, low noise — the fastest way to get current across the ecosystem.Startup pitches: Lightning pitches from top dual-use accelerator cohorts. See the most compelling companies in the space in a single session.Networking lunch: A hosted lunch to deepen morning connections. Dedicated time away from the program to have the conversations that matter.Breakout sessions: Small-group deep dives across four technology domains. Go deep on the areas most relevant to your work and priorities.Office hours: Coordinated 1:1 and small-group sessions with DoD, primes, legal, and financial partners. Direct access, no middlemen.Register now!