The American Security Challenge is the preeminent opportunity in the nation for companies that want to move to the next level. Beyond the initial great idea, the Challenge allows emerging technology firms high visibility among customers like the U.S. Government, integrators, licensors, manufacturing parnters among other potential partners. It also provides exposure for further funding,
Attendees, judges and sponsors include:
- Early stage Angel and venture capitalists seeking additional deal flow
- Prime contractors and integrators looking for interesting technology to license, acquire or insert into a program
- Critical infrastructure owners and supporting members of our economy such as large financial, energy, communication, transportation, shipping, or healthcare stakeholders
- Service providers including law firms, investment bankers, accounting and management consultants
- Senior members of the federal government such as DOD, DHS, or DOE
- Early stage Angel and venture capitalists seeking additional deal flow
Eligible companies encouraged to apply include but are not limited to:
- SBIR winners
- Angel funded companies
- Companies with $1M or less annual revenue
- Incubator companies
- University researchers with innovative IP
- Entrepreneurs