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SUMMARY:Virtual Breach Point: US DoD Market Access with Catherine Bair
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nVirtual Breach Point is a digital event series hosted by Beaten Zone Venture Partners exploring defence technology\, sovereign capability and pathways into global defence markets. \nThis session focused on navigating the United States defence ecosystem and understanding how Australian defence technology companies can build strategic relationships\, engage with investors and enter the US market. \n  \nFeatured Speaker \nDr. Catherine Bair \nDr Catherine Bair is a US national security and defence innovation specialist with deep experience across government\, venture capital\, emerging technology and the defence industrial base. She works at the intersection of defence capability\, private capital and strategic technology\, supporting companies\, investors and government stakeholders navigating the evolving US national security ecosystem. Her experience spans defence innovation\, dual-use technology commercilisation\, ecosystem development and strengthening pathways between allied nations\, industry and government. \n  \nDiscussion Themes \n\nThe evolving US defence innovation ecosystem\nNavigating the US national security and defence market\nOpportunities for Australian defence and dual-use technology companies\nBuilding trusted relationships across government\, industry and capital\nEmerging technology priorities shaping defence investment\nStrengthening Australia-US collaboration in national security innovation\n\n  \nAbout Breach Point \nBreach Point is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners event series connecting founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders through discussions focused on emerging capability\, sovereign capability and global market access. \n  \nPlease register using this link – https://bit.ly/43py0vV
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/virtual-breach-point-us-dod-market-access-with-catherine-bair/
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SUMMARY:TAK-HACK 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nTAK-HACK is a defence-focused innovation hackathon hosted by Beaten Zone Venture Partners\, bringing together founders\, operators\, engineers\, technologists and national security stakeholders to solve real-world operational challenges. \nBuilt around rapid collaboration\, capability development and mission-focused problem solving\, TAK-HACK connects emerging technology with practical defence applications in a high-tempo environment designed to encourage experimentation\, teamwork and execution. \nFollowing strong industry engagement in 2025\, TAK-HACK will return in 2026 with expanded participation\, updated challenge streams and deeper engagement across the Australian defence and sovereign capability ecosystem. \nWhat to Expect \n\nMission-driven defence and national security challenges\nCross-functional collaboration between technical and operational participants\nReal-world capability and problem-solving scenarios\nDefence technology\, autonomy\, ISR and emerging capability themes\nOpportunities to connect with founders\, investors and industry stakeholders\nFast-paced team environments focused on execution and innovation\n\nAbout TAK-HACK \nTAK-HACK is a Beaten Zone Venture Partners initiative focused on strengthening sovereign capability\, supporting emerging defence innovation and creating pathways between technical talent\, operators and industry. \nThe program is designed to encourage practical problem solving\, collaboration and exposure to real-world defence technology challenges relevant to Australia’s evolving national security environment. \nEvent Details \nDate: 14-16 August 2026\nLocation: TBC\nEOIs OPEN NOW:\nMentor EOI Form: https://forms.office.com/r/K0aTq61j1m \nParticipant EOI Form: https://forms.office.com/r/RVUY3kArDG\nVolunteer EOI Form: https://forms.office.com/r/1Fb0M2HZtb \n 
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/takhack-2026/
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SUMMARY:Future Invest at Global Drone Show 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nFuture Invest is Beaten Zone Venture Partners’ investment and innovation platform delivered as part of Global Drone Show 2026 on the Gold Coast. \nDesigned to connect emerging capability with capital\, Future Invest brings together founders\, operators\, investors and defence stakeholders focused on the future of autonomous systems\, defence technology\, and sovereign capability. \nOperating alongside Global Drone Show 2026 at CBUS Stadium\, the program will showcase companies developing technologies across AI\, robotics\, autonomy\, counter-UAS\, sensing systems\, electronic warfare\, secure communications\, and next-generation defence infrastructure. \nFuture Invest is designed to support high-potential Australian companies building technologies relevant to national security\, defence modernisation\, and the rapidly evolving autonomous systems landscape. \nWhat to Expect \n\nFounder pitches and capability showcases\nInvestor and industry engagement opportunities\nDefence and autonomy-focused technology discussions\nEmerging sovereign capability and dual-use innovation\nConnections across venture\, defence\, and operational ecosystems\nExposure to national and international defence stakeholders\nLive demonstrations and emerging capability showcases\n\nTechnology Areas \nFuture Invest will explore emerging capability areas including: \n\nCounter-UAS and defence systems\nAI\, autonomy and robotics\nDetection\, sensing and ISR technologies\nElectronic warfare and secure communications\nSpace and sovereign capability systems\nAutonomous maritime and undersea technologies\nAdvanced software\, simulation and mission systems\n\nAbout Future Invest \nFuture Invest is focused on supporting Australian founders and emerging technology companies building capabilities relevant to defence\, national security and sovereign industrial growth. \nThe platform is designed to create meaningful engagement between founders\, investors\, industry and operational stakeholders while supporting pathways into larger domestic and international defence ecosystems. \nWith increasing investment and operational focus on autonomous systems\, advanced sensing\, AI and sovereign capability development\, Future Invest aims to support technologies positioned for both domestic and international relevance. \nEvent Details \nDate: 14–17 October 2026\nLocation: CBUS Stadium\, Gold Coast\, Australia\nLINK TO APPLY: https://bit.ly/4ooPeU0 
URL:https://www.beatenzone.vc/event/future-invest-at-global-drone-show-2026/
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