For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. The 2023 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, AI TechConnect, and the TechConnect Technical Program - more than 35 world-class technical symposium, and the Nanotech Conference Series – the world's largest and longest running nanotechnology event.
Join the world's brightest researchers, innovators, and technology prospectors as they convene in Washington, DC, Gaylord National Harbor, June 19-21, 2023. To learn more about TechConnect link here.
Innovation Network
Through these joint programs, TechConnect has published over 10,000 technical papers, connected over 20,000 innovations with industry partners, provided prospecting to most all Fortune 500 technology companies, and supported most every U.S. Science and Technology agency including the National Nanotechnology Initiative since its inception.
How to Participate
We want to share your technology with our community
Join the world's largest multi-sector commercialization program for emerging deep technologies. Showcase, pitch and connect your innovations for licensing and investment opportunities with leading corporate, investment and federal prospectors.
Who Should Apply
University & Research Lab with actionable IP and spinouts
Startups seeking investment, licensing, and partnering actions
Federal Awardees such as SBIR/STTR, DARPA. ARPAE, BARDA, OTA, etc.
Accelerators & Incubators searching for development opportunities
Click HERE for a detailed guide of last year's program
Who Should Apply
University & Research Lab with actionable IP and spinouts
Startups seeking investment, licensing, and partnering actions
Federal Awardees such as SBIR/STTR, DARPA. ARPAE, BARDA, OTA, etc.
Accelerators & Incubators searching for development opportunities
Important Dates:
Final Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023
Notifications to accepted submissions: Monday, March 27, 2023
Deadline to confirm your participation: Friday, April 21, 2023