MassChallenge 2025 Dual-Use Innovation Symposium

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

MassChallenge HQ | Boston

MassChallenge Private Events
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MassChallenge 2025 Dual-Use Innovation Symposium
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Connect with founders and leaders shaping the future of defense innovation!
About this Event

Are you a founder, innovator, or industry leader looking to make a real impact on the future of defense innovation? Register to attend the MassChallenge Dual-Use Innovation Symposium!


This exclusive event is a unique opportunity to connect with innovators, government officials, and startups at the frontier of emerging technologies with dual-use applications, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, and advanced materials. Attendees will discover how cutting-edge technologies can be applied to both defense and civilian applications, creating new markets and economic opportunities.


🌟 What to Expect:

  • Connect with key stakeholders including government officials and investors who can support your defense innovation efforts
  • Hear startups pitch their innovative solutions and discover cutting-edge technologies potential partnerships, and investment opportunities that can drive future growth and impact for your organization.
  • Learn how innovative companies are collaborating with startups to develop technologies with dual-use applications
  • Foster meaningful connections with industry leaders during our Office Hours

👥 Who Should Attend:

  • Founders, defense professionals, government officials, investors, innovators, and anyone passionate about defense innovation

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation shaping the future of dual-use innovation!


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Check-in and Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Welcome Remarks

Info: A short overview of how MassChallenge is supporting the growth and development of the dual-use innovation ecosystem.


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Flashtalks

Info: Industry experts will lead a series of 15-minutes talks with audience Q&A. Attendees will gain valuable insights and discover new opportunities to drive collaborative innovation.


🕑: 10:45 AM - 10:55 AM
Break
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:55 AM
Flashtalks

Info: Industry experts will lead a series of 15-minutes talks with audience Q&A. Attendees will gain valuable insights and discover new opportunities to drive collaborative innovation.


🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:15 PM
Startup Pitches

Info: Interested founders can register to share a 1-minute pitches in front of a live audience.


🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:20 PM
Offer & Ask

Info: Any attendee is welcome to take a mic for 20 seconds if you would like to solicit support or offer an interesting opportunity to anyone in the audience.


🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch

Info: Open networking and complimentary lunch for all attendees.


🕑: 01:20 PM - 04:00 PM
Office Hours

Info: Engage in 1:1 meetings with dual-use experts and organizations to explore collaboration opportunities.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MassChallenge HQ, 10 Fan Pier Blvd., Boston, United States

Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 108.55

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