Arlington Economic Development

Have early government traction? Join a curated cohort of expansion-ready companies entering the U.S. defense and security market. The Global Security Tech Launchpad provides direct access to Arlington’s federal ecosystem.

When Germany’s leading defense, security, dual‑use, and aerospace innovators enter the U.S. market, they choose Arlington, Virginia. Helsing is one of the latest to establish an Arlington presence. Discover what makes this ecosystem so effective by joining Tech Launchpad—our three‑day immersion program for international companies looking to grow in the U.S.

Arlington Economic Development invites high-growth global security tech companies preparing U.S. expansion to join a 3-day immersion program in the Washington, D.C. region. Ideal for CEOs and founders in aerospace, space, cybersecurity, defense and dual-use technologies.

Expanding to the U.S. market in the next 12–24 months? The Global Security Tech Launchpad gives growth-stage companies in aerospace, cybersecurity, defense and dual-use tech a fast track into the Washington, D.C. region. Meet federal agencies, primes and innovation partners — all in just three days.

If you’re building breakthrough technologies in aerospace, cybersecurity, defense or dual-use sectors, this is your gateway into the U.S. national security market. Spend 3 days inside Arlington’s innovation ecosystem this April.

Accelerate your U.S. expansion inside one of the world’s leading national security and innovation hubs. Arlington Economic Development is selecting 25 high-growth tech companies for a 3-day immersion program designed for aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, global security and dual-use innovators. Apply now to connect directly with government, primes, investors and partners in Arlington, Virginia.