# Oregon Accelerator Showcases Portland Defense-Tech Startups

The Oregon UAS Accelerator will host its Fall 2026 Innovation Showcase on November 13, 2026, at Big Pink (U.S. Bancorp Tower) in Portland. The invitation-only, one-day event will feature in-person and livestreamed pitches from 17 startups focused on counter-UAS, autonomy, defense technology, and dual-use robotics. Government procurement offices, defense primes, contractors, and infrastructure buyers can request founder introductions or one-on-one meetings; the announcement identifies no specific solicitation or contract award.

- Procurement teams can use the pitches and requested introductions for market research and early engagement with companies developing counter-UAS, autonomous, and dual-use capabilities.
- Defense primes and other contractors can assess potential startup suppliers or teaming prospects; the accelerator says participating founders have worked on investment, federal funding, and manufacturing readiness.
- The event is invitation-only, with livestreamed pitch sessions also available. Buyers interested in attending or arranging founder interviews can contact the accelerator at info@oregonuas.org.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Business Oregon
- Oregon Lottery

### Vendors
- Tactical Laser Defense Systems ()
- Empyrean Defense ()
- PerimeterAI Group ()
- TKG Security ()
- Bantam Aero ()

### Key Quotes
> Investors and buyers who want early access to America’s next autonomy or counter-UAS breakthrough may be waiting to be discovered. Our curated deal flow connects those teams with the capital and customers to scale American production. On November 13 they can meet seventeen of them in one afternoon. These founders have spent the fall working on investment readiness, federal funding strategy and manufacturing readiness, and they're ready for serious conversations.
> — Joseph Wyno, President & Executive Director, Oregon UAS Accelerator

### Sources
- [
  Oregon UAS Accelerator to Showcase 17 Autonomy, Counter-UAS & Defense-Tech Startups at Portland Investor Event on Nov 13
  
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