Is your startup interested in funding from the US Government? Join us at Capital Factory for the first in-person Defense Academy, presented by Deloitte.

This will be a series of lunch-and-learn style lectures on topics of interest to startups who are looking to pursue DoD business opportunities.

Since the opening of the Center for Defense Innovation at Capital Factory in 2019, our companies have been awarded more than $200 million in non-dilutive funding to develop, test, and deliver products. If you’re interested in how did they do it, and how can you do it as well, we hope to see you at Defense Academy!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

*This event is online and live-streamed for attendees.

*Attendees have the option to attend in person at Capital Factory Austin. Be sure to register for the “In Person” ticket to claim your spot!

Day 1: October 13th – Acquisition and Contracting 101

9:30am – 3:00 PM CT

Open Coffee with attendees, speakers, and Capital Factory Staff

Opening Remarks presented by Joshua Baer, Founder & CEO at Capital Factory.

Welcome Message from Deloitte

Capital Factory Defense Overview presented by Jorge Manresa, Director of the Center for Defense Innovation.

Contracting101 from Jorge and members of the RapidX team

Lunch and Networking

Intellectual Property presented by USPTO and Alan Apple

SBIR and STTR

Networking

Day 2: October 14th – Barriers to Entry 201

10:00am – 3:00 PM CT

Opening Remarks with Jorge Manresa

Welcome Message from Deloitte

Government Business Development 101

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) presentation

Lunch and Networking

Software Integration: FedRAMP & ATO

Networking

Day 3: October 15th – Technology Transition and Opportunities 301

11:00am – 2:00 pm CT

AFWERX Overview

Innovare/Air Force Research Lab Overview

Army Overview

SOCOM Overview

Navy Overview

Reverse Pitches (TBD)

Epic Office Hours (For this Defense Academy, EOH is online only)

WHAT ARE EPIC OFFICE HOURS?

Consider it speed networking with entrepreneurs and mentors from our network. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs, top figures and investors will be here for lightning round mentor sessions with YOU! Stay tuned for a link to apply to EOH.

QUESTIONS?

Email ericacolston@capitalfactory.com with any questions.