Upcoming Events
December 2, 2026
Deep tech innovations emerging from national laboratories and top research institutions hold game-changing potential—yet standard venture models often struggle to evaluate or de-risk them at the earliest stages.
Moderated and co-produced by CIVC Founding General Partner Jack Crawford, this session brings together NVCA members, corporate venture leaders, and tech transfer executives to examine:
• Sourcing Beyond the Radar: Uncovering high-conviction deep tech within federal labs and university R&D before mainstream institutional rounds form.
• De-Risking via Corporate Co-Investment: Utilizing corporate venture capital (CVC) networks and enterprise R&D teams to validate technical feasibility early.
• The Commercial Bridge: Connecting academic and lab-stage breakthroughs directly to enterprise sales pipelines and scalable venture models.
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December 4, 2026
NVCA will host a virtual conversation with Josh Carter, Associate Administrator of SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation, featuring opening remarks from Gavin Christensen, Chair of NVCA and Managing Partner of Kickstart, to discuss SBA's initiatives aimed at providing additional capital solutions for investors and innovative startups. Key topics will include recent developments in the SBIC program, implementation of the reauthorized SBIR/STTR programs, and opportunities to leverage public-private partnerships to address financing gaps.
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1 event,The Venture Dallas summit will convene innovators, business luminaries, and investors from around the nation who want to experience the forces propelling Dallas-Fort Worth as a premier hub of innovation and excellence. On October 30th at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, this all-day conference will consist of a variety of keynote and panel discussions, with ample … |
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