Moonshot Rodeo 2026 Prototype Showcase

What is Moonshot Rodeo?

A fast-moving showcase event spotlighting battlefield-inspired prototypes built by active-duty service members, veterans, and IC professionals. Teams present functional demos addressing operational pain points, then receive live feedback from a cross-sector expert panel. The day also features a keynote, a fireside chat on scaling nontraditional tech talent, company capability booths, and a light reception for targeted networking.

Showcase Highlights
  • Prototype Pitches & Demos: Field-driven solutions built under sprint constraints
  • Expert Feedback Panel: Industry,VC, Academia, USG, NGO
  • Keynote + Fireside Chat: Tech innovation, dual-use pathways, and talent pipelines
  • Company Booths: Capabilities, products, and services aligned to mission needs
  • Networking Reception: Meet teams, partners, and investors
What makes Moonshot Rodeo different?
  • Operationally grounded: Problems and prototypes originate from the field
  • Low-cost, high-impact: Scrappy builds with clear adoption paths
  • Talent pipeline: Surfaces nontraditional engineers and operators with build-to-need experience
  • Bridge to scale: Connects teams with capital, partners, and contracting routes

Event Details

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Date and Time

Friday, February 6, 2026 09:30 – 13:30, (EDT)

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Tickets

Early Bird General Admission

$35 per ticket

$25 of the ticket price is tax-deductible

Subtotal: $0

Student Admission (must register with .edu email)

$0 per ticket

Subtotal: $0

Military and Government Admission (must register with .mil or .gov email)

$0 per ticket

Subtotal: $0

Packages

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Innovation Ecosystem Sponsor

$7,500

$7,460 of the package price is tax-deductible

The premier partnership tier for organizations committed to accelerating dual-use innovation and supporting nontraditional tech talent from SOF, IC, and veteran communities.

  • “Moonshot Showcase Presented by [Sponsor]” on all event materials
  • Premier logo placement on signage, agenda, and screens
  • Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks
  • Premium booth space + four complimentary registrations
  • Exclusive pre-event briefing with Arrowhead Research
  • Early access to prototype abstracts and team backgrounds
  • Four Event Tickets

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Keynote Speaker

$3,000

$2,960 of the package price is tax-deductible

Align your brand with the event’s feature speaker and the central themes of innovation, operational problem-solving, and dual-use technology.

  • “Keynote Presented by [Sponsor]” on agenda
  • Logo on keynote title slide
  • On-stage recognition by the moderator
  • Two VIP reserved seats, two General Admission seats

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Subtotal: $0

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Fireside Chat Sponsor

$2,000

$1,980 of the package price is tax-deductible

Support a high-profile conversation between leaders across defense, venture, and innovation ecosystems.

  • “Fireside Chat Presented by [Sponsor]” branding
  • Logo on slide deck and stage signage
  • Sponsor acknowledgment during session introduction
  • Two VIP reserved seats

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Subtotal: $0

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Expert Feedback Panel Sponsor

$2,000

$1,980 of the package price is tax-deductible

Connect your organization with industry, VC, academia, USG, and NGO experts providing live prototype feedback.

  • “Expert Panel Presented by [Sponsor]” on signage and agenda
  • Branding on score sheets/feedback materials
  • Recognition during panel introduction
  • Option to recommend one panelist (subject to curation and conflict checks)
  • Two VIP reserved seating tickets

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Prototype Showcase Sponsor

$1,500

$1,480 of the package price is tax-deductible

Sponsor one or more teams participating in Moonshot Rodeo’s sprint. Ideal for companies wanting direct insight into operator-driven innovation.

  • Sponsor name displayed with selected prototype(s)
  • Recognition during that team’s pitch session
  • Access to private breakout introductions after the event
  • Branding on prototype description cards
  • Two VIP reserved seating tickets

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Reception Sponsor

$1,000

$980 of the package price is tax-deductible

Support the networking reception that connects operators, innovators, investors, and partners.

  • Signage at catering and beverage stations
  • “Reception Presented by [Sponsor]” recognition
  • Logo on branded napkins or cups
  • Acknowledgment during closing remarks
  • Two VIP seating tickets

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Company Booth

$200

$180 of the package price is tax-deductible

Showcase your capabilities, products, or services to an audience spanning operators, engineers, primes, investors, and government stakeholders.

  • One 6–8 ft booth/table
  • Company signage
  • Two complimentary registrations
  • Listing on attendee map
  • Two General Admission tickets

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Subtotal: $0

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Event Materials Sponsor

$500

$480 of the package price is tax-deductible

Put your brand in every attendee’s hands through lanyards, badges, and event notebooks.

  • Logo on event lanyards and notebooks
  • Branding on back of agenda/handout
  • Recognition during opening remarks
  • Two General Admission tickets

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