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Event Description

What does it take to build a company that solves real problems for the U.S. Air Force? How are federal funds used to spark innovation in the defense sector, and what does it mean for these companies and regions where they grow? Find out firsthand.

Levitt Public Affairs Center and Hamilton Ventures are co-hosting a live pitch showcase featuring five startups from Griffiss Institute's HUSTLE Defense Accelerator -- Helping Upstate Science and Technology Leaders and Entrepreneurs. These companies are working at the cutting edge of AI-enabled Command and Control, autonomous systems, quantum sensing, and defense technology, and they're bringing their best pitches to Hamilton's campus.

Each team gets five minutes to present and five minutes of Q&A. Whether you're into tech, government policy, national security, or entrepreneurship — don't miss it!