Silicon Oasis Pitch Night: Defense & Aerospace Edition Brings Arizona’s Mission-Driven Innovators Together

Arizona's defense and aerospace ecosystem continues to gain momentum, and on July 8, Silicon Oasis will bring founders, investors, operators, engineers, and industry leaders together for a special edition of Oasis Pitch Night focused exclusively on defense and aerospace innovation.

Hosted in partnership with the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona, the official Defense & Aerospace Pillar of Silicon Oasis, this event will spotlight startups developing technologies that strengthen national security, industrial capacity, and dual-use innovation.

Selected companies will take the stage to deliver 5–7 minute pitches showcasing solutions with both commercial and defense applications. Following each presentation, founders will participate in a live Q&A with investors and industry experts, providing valuable feedback and exposure to potential partners and customers.

The evening is designed to do more than showcase startups. It is an opportunity to connect the key stakeholders building Arizona's defense innovation ecosystem. Attendees will have the chance to network with founders, capital providers, operators, government partners, engineers, and corporate leaders before and after the pitch presentations.

As Arizona continues to emerge as a national leader in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense technology, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence, events like this play an important role in connecting the people and organizations driving that growth.

Whether you're an investor seeking frontier technology opportunities, a founder looking for exposure and feedback, or a supporter of mission-driven innovation, Silicon Oasis Pitch Night offers a front-row seat to the future of Arizona defense technology.

Event Details

Silicon Oasis Pitch Night: Defense & Aerospace Edition

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026

⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM MST

📍 101 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, Arizona

🎟 Admission: $10

Hosted by Silicon Oasis, Brenda Bechara, and Josue Romero.

Registration is subject to host approval.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Mirage Sponsor – $500

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Includes:

• Logo displayed on event screens

• Verbal recognition during opening remarks

• Social media mention on Silicon Oasis LinkedIn

• Ability to attend the event as an approved guest

Cactus Sponsor – $750 (Most Popular)

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Includes everything in Mirage, plus:

• Featured sponsor spotlight on Silicon Oasis LinkedIn

• Featured placement in Silicon Oasis Magazine

• Ability to place branded materials at the check-in table

• Inclusion in the post-event investor recap

• Priority access to future sponsorship opportunities

Oasis Sponsor – $1,000

https://buy.stripe.com/dRm5kC0Sz7nD7UQ6Wd6oo01

Includes everything in Cactus, plus:

• Dedicated sponsor slide before the pitches

• 60-second sponsor spotlight during the event

• Article-style sponsor feature in the Silicon Oasis newsletter and blog

Why Defense & Aerospace?

Defense and aerospace represent one of Arizona's fastest-growing innovation sectors. From advanced manufacturing and autonomy to AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and dual-use technologies, Arizona founders are building solutions with both commercial and national security applications.

Through its Defense & Aerospace Pillar, Silicon Oasis is committed to helping connect these founders with the capital, customers, talent, and ecosystem support necessary to scale.

Join us on July 8 as we bring together the people building the future of Arizona's defense innovation economy.

Silicon Oasis exists to unite Arizona's startup ecosystem and accelerate the state's emergence as a top-tier technology hub.