SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up event in Greensboro
About the Event
The Department of War (DoW), in collaboration with the Applied Research Institute and North Carolina A&T University, is hosting a SciTechCONNECT Regional Pop-Up event in Greensboro, North Carolina on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. With the goal of breaking down barriers of entry, this event is designed to educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War to grow the national security innovation ecosystem.
DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up Information Session
Summary
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an information session in advance of the DoW SciTechCONNECT North Carolina Regional Pop-Up (April 29, 2026, Greensboro). The Regional Pop-Up is designed to break down barriers to entry and educate, motivate, and inspire new potential performers from small businesses, industry, and academia to engage with the Department of War and grow the national security innovation ecosystem.
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