WHAT IS THE CATALYST COLLISION EVENT?
The Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV)-sponsored Catalyst Accelerator will host a 4-day pitch event where 23 startups and small businesses (8 from the current cohort companies) will have the opportunity to present to Government tech scouts their innovative, dual-use (government & commercial), space or space-related technologies, ideally with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher (see levels outlined HERE). On the final day of the event, the 23 companies, along with an additional 7 companies, will participate in a Tech Gallery event where each will showcase their technology for Government tech scouts and leaders in the Space Community.
Dates:
June 22-25, 2021
Location:
Virtual
Ideal Company:
The Catalyst Accelerator team is looking for startups and small businesses that have innovative space or space-related technologies to pitch to Government tech scouts during the Catalyst Collision Event. Ideally, but not exclusively, companies will be under 5 years old with less than 70 employees.
Ideal Technology
All innovative space or space-related technologies will be considered for pitching. However, ideal applicants will have technologies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher and will already have a strong commercial focus with patents in place or applied for. Technologies of most interest align with the SpaceWERX Space Prime initiative. These technology sectors are listed below. Companies with space-based technologies that fall outside of these categories are still encouraged to apply. We don’t know what we don’t know! All unique, innovative space technologies will be considered!
Pitch Theme Areas:
- Hybrid Data Movement
- On-Orbit Advanced Power
- Advanced Space Maneuver
- Orbital Refueling & Manufacturing
- Orbital Debris Remediation
- Space-Based Cyber Security
Key Activities
April 05, 2021
Applications Open
The Catalyst Collision Applications Open at 8:00 AM MT
April 20, 2021
Ask Me Anything Session
Applicants are encouraged to participate in the Catalyst Collision AMA at 12:00 PM MT. Watch Recording HERE
May 03, 2021
Applications Close
Application must be submitted by May 3rd at 8:00 AM MT
May 11, 2021
Applicants Selected to Pitch
Applicants selected to pitch will be notified by email prior to May 11th.
June 17, 2021
Documents Due
Selected companies will receive assistance from Catalyst Collision’s partner organization, SBDC Kansas in developing the documents necessary for pitching
- QUAD Chart
- Information paper
- Poster board
- Pitch Deck
All final copies of documents must be completed and submitted NO LATER THAN June 17th at 8:00 AM MT
June 22-24, 2021
Pitch Days
Pitching companies will attend the Catalyst Collision event virtually to pitch at their specified time on June 22-24.
June 25, 2021
Tech Gallery
Open to the public. All companies will be available at their booths on June 25th from 9:00AM – 1:00PM MT.
June 29, 2021
Follow Up
Companies will submit final versions of their documents to be sent to Government tech scouts. All documents must be submitted no later than June 29th, 2021.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, Apr 05, 2021 — The Catalyst Accelerator announces its virtual Catalyst Collision Event on June 22-25, 2021. Sponsored by Air Force Research
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