Deep Tech Startup Crawl

Deep Tech Startup Crawl

One part science fair, one part bar crawl, one part scavenger hunt, one part networking event. Join us for the official Deep Tech Startup Crawl!

Attendees will have rapid conversations with over 40 startups building right here in the DMV, gathering stamps along the way to exchange for drink tickets and their chance to win door prizes.

From founders, scientists, and engineers demoing their technologies, government stakeholders and investors looking to see the newest innovations coming out of the lab and into the field, to those ready to take the plunge and join an early-stage company, this showcase welcomes all.

Want to be one of the exhibiting companies? Energy, aerospace, biotech, quantum, robotics, materials, defense, we want to know! We're accepting applications through September 2nd at 11:59 PM ET. Head here to apply - https://forms.gle/FX84mZBrJGtiz1Cn8 - there is no cost to participate.

This event has been organized in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense and Congressional guidelines for widely attended events and gatherings.

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Agenda

5:00 Doors open, startup crawl begins

7:45 Remarks from organizers

7:50 Door prize raffle drawing

8:00 Event concludes

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About Event Partners

Squadra Ventures is a venture capital firm led by founder-operators that invests in early stage cyber and national security companies advancing the critical edge. By applying a growth-stage mindset at the seed stage and a commitment to building alongside entrepreneurs, Squadra empowers extraordinary teams to win and leave a lasting positive impact on the world.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a division of First Citizens Bank, is the bank of the world’s most innovative companies and investors. SVB provides commercial banking to companies in the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. SVB operates in centers of innovation throughout the United States, serving the unique needs of its dynamic clients with deep sector expertise, insights and connections. SVB’s parent company, First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA), is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $225 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC.

Technical.ly is a news organization with national reach and a community of 150k+ technologists and entrepreneurs invested in where they live. Join the weekly newsletter to keep up with all things innovation in DC and beyond at technical.ly/subscribe.

Location

National Landing Experience Center, 241 18th St S, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

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