AUSTIN, Texas, August 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Capital Factory, the center of gravity for entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley, is proud to host Fed Supernova — a three-day innovation event bringing together the most innovative minds in national security and venture capital to accelerate dual-use startups with technology critical to operational success and the warfighter.
With participation from DOD, government innovation organizations, venture capital firms, and founders solving critical infrastructure and security challenges, Fed Supernova is designed to connect, catalyze, and commercialize innovation that will strengthen U.S. leadership and safeguard security at home and abroad.
"Innovation is always a national priority, and the private sector has a more important role to play than ever. Fed Supernova is where government leaders and top technologists meet to advance solutions," said Joshua Baer, Founder and CEO of Capital Factory.
This year's event will feature a showcase of startups driving the next wave of dual-use technology and innovation in defense and national security across the full range of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Attendees will engage with curated content tracks focused on technology commercialization and critical infrastructure modernization, providing insights into pressing challenges and groundbreaking solutions.
As Capital Factory's flagship event for mission-driven innovation, Fed Supernova serves as the launchpad where dual-use startups and federal decision-makers unite to accelerate solutions critical to national security.
For more information and press credentials, visit FedSupernova.com or contact fedsupernova@capitalfactory.com
About Fed Supernova
Fed Supernova is a force multiplier for defense innovation—connecting entrepreneurs, government leaders, and industry to fast-track the development of dual-use technologies for national security. Hosted annually in one of the nation's top innovation hubs, the event drives collaboration between the commercial tech sector and the U.S. Department of Defense. By uniting the entire ecosystem around a shared mission, Fed Supernova helps deliver cutting-edge commercial solutions into the hands of those who need them most.
About Capital Factory
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs outside of Silicon Valley, headquartered in Austin, Texas. Thousands of entrepreneurs, programmers and designers gather day and night, in-person and online for meetups, classes and coworking. With boots on the ground in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Washington, DC – the organization finds world-changing entrepreneurs and introduces them to potential investors, customers, and employees. According to Pitchbook, Capital Factory has been the most active investor in Texas since 2010.
Contacts
Taylor Gensicki
press@capitalfactory.com