Oregon UAS Accelerator to Showcase 17 Autonomy, Counter-UAS & Defense-Tech Startups at Portland Investor Event on Nov 13
2026-11-13 · 10:00:00 · Portland
Big Pink (U.S. Bancorp Tower), 3rd Floor (U.S. Bancorp Tower), 111 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
111 SW 5th Ave, 97204
Hosted by the Oregon UAS Accelerator at Big Pink, this showcase features live pitches from 17 autonomy, counter-UAS, and defense-tech startups alongside expert panel discussions.
The Fall 2026 Oregon UAS Innovation Showcase is a one-day investor and strategic partner event featuring live pitches from 17 autonomy, counter-UAS, and defense-tech startups. The event includes two themed pitch sessions, expert panels, a networking lunch, and one-on-one meetings. It is designed for investors, defense stakeholders, and industry buyers.
Founder brief
Who should attend
Founders building tactical systems, dual-use robotics, critical infrastructure monitoring, and counter-UAS platforms will find direct relevance here. The program is tailored for companies seeking active defense stakeholders, strategic partners, and venture capital investors focused on the aerospace and defense sectors.
What happens
Starting at 10:00, the schedule divides into morning pitches on defense and tactical systems, followed by an afternoon session covering autonomy and dual-use robotics. Attendees can also catch panels on investor expectations and industrial scaling, alongside a networking lunch and dedicated one-on-one meetings.
Who's in the room
Hosts Joseph Wyno and Chris Ponzillo bring together early-stage founders with an audience of venture investors, industry buyers, and defense stakeholders interested in scaling dual-use technologies and domestic manufacturing.
How to prepare
Review your operational metrics and regulatory readiness before arriving. If you are pitching or meeting buyers during the dedicated one-on-one slots, bring concise materials highlighting your system capabilities, supply chain considerations, and dual-use market pathways.
Organizer: Oregon UAS Accelerator
At a glance
- Theme
- Fall 2026 UAS Innovation Showcase at Big Pink
- Sectors
- Aerospace defense
Agenda
- Morning · Morning - Defense, Counter-UAS and Tactical Systems
- Afternoon · Afternoon - Autonomy, Critical Infrastructure and Dual-Use Robotics
- Capital in Flight: What Investors Seek in Autonomy and Defense Tech
- Scaling the Industrial Base: Manufacturing, Workforce, Supply Chain and Demand
- Networking lunch and one-on-one meetings
Speakers, judges and hosts
- Chris Ponzillo (Host)
- Joseph Wyno — President & Executive Director (Host)
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