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In-person

February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST

Warfighting Innovation Summit

The Warfighting Innovation Summit is a curated national security convening hosted by the Creative Defense Foundation and powered by the Navy’s Inland Empire Tech Bridge and FedTech. The Summit will highlight emerging capabilities and early-stage technologies from across the Department of War’s technology transition accelerators and will serve as the culminating pitch showcase for Inland Empire’s Crucible Ignitor and Accelerator cohorts.

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Warfighting Innovation Summit

February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST

February 20, 2026

Past Events

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Hybrid

DOE Boost Showcase Pitch Event: Commercializing the Future of U.S. Energy

See visionary startups pitch commercialization strategies for DOE lab innovations in advanced energy, grid resilience, and critical technologies.

December 11th, 2025, 4:00-7:00 PM MST

December 11, 2025

Virtual

2026 Crucible Ignitor Information Sessions

Join us for an information session to learn more about Crucible Ignitor! Applications for the 2026 cohort are open through September 26, 2025.

Tuesday, September 9 | Friday, September 12

September 21, 2025

In-person

2025 Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Showcase

Join us for the culminating pitch event of the 2025 Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, where nine teams of entrepreneurs will present their innovative businesses for the chance to win grant funding.

September 11, 2025 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

September 11, 2025