Miami as an Evolving Hub for Dual-Use & Defense Innovation:

Join us on June 25, 2025, at the Miami-Dade Beacon Council for a dynamic morning program that brings together leading defense innovation accelerators and successful dual-use tech companies to help Miami-area innovators break into the national security and defense space. Featuring expert panelists from Lab 22C and Move America supported by the DoD’s Office of Small Business Programs Rapid Innovation Accelerator, plus Purple Horizons, and firsthand insights from local SBIR/STTR awardees. The program also includes an introduction to the U.S. National Drone Association’s Drone Crucible program, an innovative fast-track approach for demonstrating next-gen drone, counter-drone, and drone related technologies.

Who Should Attend:

This event is ideal for startup founders, university-affiliated innovators, small business owners, investors, and advanced tech professionals interested in dual-use applications, defense contracting, and national security innovation pathways. Whether you’re just starting or scaling up, this session offers direct access to programs and people that can accelerate your entry into the defense ecosystem.