Disruptive Technology Index

Launchpad sessions and ecosystem activations. The organization hosts multiple ecosystem programming events to include launchpad sessions which are monthly immersive introductory education sessions on navigating sbir/sttr opportunities. In addition to hosting quarterly industry mixers at the br-dge, the organization hosts additional activations (workshops, demo days, panel discussions, etc.) in collaboration with ecosystem partners benefiting and supporting the economic development of the region. During fiscal year 2024, 222 unique companies engaged through launchpad sessions, a program designed for new startups and non-traditional vendors. There were 33 curated events, (see continuation on sch o)ranging from industry networking sessions and defense-focused demo days to federal acquisition workshops and investor roundtables

Innovate to accelerate (i2a). I2a is an intensive 12-week paid program guiding phase ii sbir startups toward government and commercial traction. 3 cohorts per year are supported through spacewerx's challenge program that awards phase ii contracts. The organization hosts an annual i2a expo day; a demo day connecting startups with investors, government, and industry. During fiscal year 2024, the center supported a total of 47 companies, including those advancing critical technologies in areas such as tactically response space (tacrs), alternative positioning, navigation & timing (alt pnt), and digital spaceport of the future (dspof). Through intensive support and coordination, (see continuation on sch o)these companies achieved significant outcomes: $1.33 billion in follow-on government contracts, including numerous sbir phase iii transitions, $668 million in venture capital investment, demonstrating strong private-sector confidence in defense-aligned innovation, and $125 million in commercial revenue, signaling early commercial traction and dual-use viability.