Grant Engine AUSA Reception
An evening for Army innovators, program leaders, and investors, hosted by Grant Engine. Two hours, one room, and the people who move defense technology from prototype to program of record.
Event Details
| Date | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 |
| Time | 5:00 to 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | The Anthem at the Marriott Marquis DC. 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 |
| Getting There | Underground tunnel or street entrance. Take the pedestrian tunnel from the convention center Concourse Level near Exhibit Hall A, or enter from the hotel street entrance on Massachusetts Ave NW. |
| Cost | Complimentary. Registration is required. Space is limited. |
About The Social
Fueling Innovation with Non-Dilutive Funding
AUSA brings the Army enterprise into one building for a week. This social is where the conversations continue after the exhibit hall closes.
Grant Engine helps defense and dual-use companies win non-dilutive funding across SBIR and STTR, DoD component programs, DIU, and the service innovation offices. Victory Six Advisors brings the operator and acquisition perspective that turns a technology into a fielded capability. Together we are convening the founders, program managers, primes, and capital partners who make that path shorter.
No panels, no pitch decks. Just drinks, introductions, and direct access to people working the same problems you are.
Who Should Attend
- Defense and dual-use technology founders
- Government program and technology leads
- Prime contractor partnership teams
- Venture and strategic investors
- Army and DoD acquisition professionals
- Current and prospective Grant Engine clients
What to Expect
Two hours built for useful conversations
Meet The Team
Grant Engine and Victory Six
Sit down with the people who run the funding strategy, the proposals, and the acquisition pathway, and ask the questions you cannot ask over email.
Funding Outlook
Where the FY27 money is going
An informal read on SBIR and STTR reauthorization, DoD topic trends, and the programs worth building a capture plan around this cycle.
Introductions
The Right Person In The Room
Tell us who you need to meet when you RSVP and we will make the introduction on site rather than leaving it to chance.
Testimonials
Defense and dual-use companies we have helped win
“Working with Grant Engine has been a game-changer for our business. Their expertise, hands-on support, and willingness to go the extra mile have helped us secure nearly $3.5M in funding from federal agencies, including the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and the Department of Transportation.”
Gabriel Bendheim
COO, Tenna Systems
“Grant Engine worked closely with us to develop a comprehensive non-dilutive funding strategy, helping us successfully secure multiple awards, including a recent $1.25M contract with the US Air Force. Their deep knowledge of various funding agencies’ requirements has been invaluable.”
Melissa Krebs, Ph.D.
CEO and Founder, GelSana
“With Sam Tetlow and Kristin Scott at Grant Engine, we have found partners who deeply understand the research and business aspects behind development and who have an excellent track record in obtaining non-dilutive funding. We have submitted five SBIR applications and been awarded all five.”
Ward Petersen
CEO and PI, Symberix
