Plan to work from the location all day so you don’t have to leave for calls, if needed.
Join us Oct 23 for a focused, hands-on co-build session for founders building dual-use and defense tech solutions.
This isn’t a conference or panel. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves working day designed exclusively for early-stage defense innovators to refine their products, pressure-test their ideas, and connect with military end-users and industry peers who can accelerate adoption.
Whether you’re working on autonomy, AI, advanced sensors, robotics, cyber, or other mission-critical tech, you’ll have time, space, and access to work directly with others in the community who are building in this space.
There’s plenty of desks and conference rooms/call booths to work from and take meetings/calls from too thanks to Downtown Works Mission Valley for hosting us.
What You’ll Do
- Grab a coffee and network at 8:30 to start the day
- Introductions at 10am
- Show Your Work: Bring your prototype, product, or early build for live feedback.
- SDSU ZIP Innovation Lab will lead an overview on rapid iteration and bring student interns to learn about your project and where to collaborate.
- Iterate in Real-Time: Get input from peers, advisors, and defense end-users.
- Make the Right Matches: Connect with technical and operational partners who can help you move faster.
Who’s in the Room
- Defense & Dual-Use Tech Founders
- DoD and Industry End-Users
- Early-Stage Investors
- Technical Builders & Innovators
Event fee covers coffee + baggels.
If you’re actively building defense or dual-use tech and want to join this working session, request an invite.
