Accelerating Dual Use Startup Innovation

Description:

This session will be about so-called 'dual-use' technologies, which refers to technology that can be used for both peaceful and military aims. More generally, dual-use can also refer to any technology which can satisfy more than one goal at any given time. In recent years various military programs have actively sought out dual-use technologies, with early stage funding for R&D (eg, AFWERX) and sales opportunities (eg, DIU). The panel will bring together several key stakeholders for a round-table conversation, including a former Army Ranger turned-VC, a federal politician (US senator), a representative from one of the federal innovation programs (probably either Army or US Air Force), and a start-up innovator supplying into both civilian and military markets.