OCT. 14, 2026 - Phoenix Demo Day

What Gives the Warfighter an Unfair Advantage?

Come See At Demo Day.

PROJECT PHOENIX ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE DEMO DAY FEATURING EARLY-STAGE DEFENSE INNOVATORS

The next decisive defense advantage won't come from legacy pipelines. It’s being built right now by non-traditional founders.

You are invited to Project Phoenix Demo Day: an exclusive briefing on cutting-edge technologies engineered for warfighter survivability, lethality, and strategic overmatch. From Arkansas and across the country, these founders will be in Arkansas for this strategic event.

Engineering America’s Next Strategic Advantage

Project Phoenix is opening the door to a vetted cohort of early-stage founders delivering next-generation defense capabilities. Ranging from pre-seed to second-round investment stage, these high-growth startups represent the next wave of defense technology.

These aren't just conceptual ideas—they are next-gen technologies built by agile teams addressing critical gaps across key domains:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cyber Resilience

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Material Science

Join defense leadership, prime contractors, and private capital for a closed-door look at the emerging companies transitioning critical innovations from the lab toward the front line.

"What gives the warfighter an unfair advantage? The speed, adaptability, and fresh perspective of non-traditional innovators scaling tomorrow's defense tech today."

Event Details & Access

• Event: Project Phoenix Demo Day (Private Briefing)

• Company Stage: Pre-Seed through Second Round

• Audience: Accredited Investors, Prime Contractors, & Defense Leadership

• Format: Early-Stage Founder Briefings & High-Impact Technology Showcases

Attendance is limited to accredited investors, defense primes, and government stakeholders. Early registration is required for security vetting.