Venture Mechanics is a coworking space and innovation center for startups and entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest.

Venture Mechanics Bellevue

Join us for this unique event in Seattle's venture-scale startup scene. The Launchpad Expo series runs approximately ten times per year, each time devoted to a specific industry vertical.

​This particular Launchpad Expo event is focused on early stage technology startups that are disrupting the DefenseTech/GovTech, Aviation, Space and Drone sectors. Ten highly-vetted startups in the sector will be presenting to an expert investor panel and an audience of accredited investors. This conference is for early stage (pre-seed, seed and Series A) private and institutional investors.

The deadline for startups to apply to present at this conference is February 28, 2025. 

1:30-2:30 PM Conference Opening and Discussion Panel 

On-stage event is held in the Leonardo Room

, DefenseTech Quarterback @ Venture Mechanics Catapult Program

Discussion Panel: DefenseTech and Aerospace Investing in 2025

Companies TBA after the final selection is completed.

Five highly-vetted DefenseTech and Aerospace startups will compete for top spot. Each of the companies will have 12 minutes to pitch, followed by 8 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel, and 8 minutes of Q&A with LPs in the audience.

5:20 - 5:30 Judges award Best Investment Opportunity

These next five highly-vetted DefenseTech and Aerospace startups that are earlier in stage as compared to the first round presenters, will each do a brief pitch to draw investors to their tables immediately after the stage portion of the event. Each will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A with the investor panel.

Investors and founders can visit together at the companies' demo tables, while a light dinner and adult beverages are served. 

Parking is always free and easy at Venture Mechanics. Please arrive by 1PM. On-stage portion of the event runs from 1:30 to 6:30 PM with breaks. Light dinner and adult beverages will be served at 6:30pm. Guests are welcome to stay until 8:30 to visit with the startup founders at their respective demo tables.

Launchpad Expo Venture Conference: DefenseTech and Aerospace