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Supporting NNSA National Security & DOE Genesis Missions

August 18, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA

About National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Innovation Day

NNSA Innovation Day brings together startups, investors, universities, and ecosystem partners for an inside look at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its national laboratories, plants, and sites.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is a United States (US) federal agency responsible for safeguarding national security through the military application of unequaled science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing.

Attendees get a front-row seat to learn who NNSA is, what it does, and how to engage in its mission space. Those involved in the NNSA network gain a competitive edge through access to world-class facilities, expertise, and partnerships.

This is your opportunity to explore pathways to accelerate development and de-risk your innovation journey.

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Topical Areas

Advanced Manufacturing

Semiconductors and Microelectronics

Materials Processing

AI and Genesis

Energy Resilience

Critical Materials and Minerals

Digital Transformation

Why Attend

NNSA Innovation Day is designed to give you the knowledge, access, and connections needed to move faster and compete more effectively in today’s innovation landscape.

Gain a Competitive Edge

Leverage NNSA’s mission-driven ecosystem to accelerate development, validate technologies earlier, and reduce both technical and market risk.

Understand the NNSA Ecosystem

Learn who NNSA is, what it does, and how its national laboratories, plants, and sites support innovation across critical technology areas.

Discover How to Collaborate

Explore clear pathways to engage with NNSA and its labs, plants, and sites—from partnerships and testing to commercialization and deployment.

Access World-Class Capabilities

Tap into advanced facilities, expertise, and testbeds that are not available commercially.

De-Risk and Validate Innovation

See how startups and companies are working with NNSA to validate technologies and align with federal priorities.

Gain Investor Insight & Opportunity

Investors will gain early visibility into mission-aligned technologies and opportunities to support ventures strengthened through NNSA partnerships.

Build High-Value Connections

Connect with leaders across startups, investment, academia, and national labs, plants, and sites to spark partnerships and collaboration.

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