Oregon UAS Accelerator Hosts Fall 2026 Innovation Showcase

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Oregon UAS Accelerator is set to host a significant event on November 13, 2026, where 17 startups specializing in autonomy, counter-UAS, and defense technology will present their innovations to a select group of investors and stakeholders. The showcase, titled the Fall 2026 Oregon UAS Innovation Showcase, will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the 3rd floor of Big Pink (U.S. Bancorp Tower), located at 111 SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland, Oregon.

The event is designed to bring together a diverse group of companies, with nine based in Oregon and the remaining eight from Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, and South Korea. Each company in the Fall 2026 cohort will have the opportunity to pitch their unique technologies, ranging from handheld counter-drone defense systems to precision positioning and emergency medical drone delivery.

In the morning session, the focus will be on defense, counter-UAS, and tactical systems. Presenters will include companies such as Tactical Laser Defense Systems, Empyrean Defense, PerimeterAI Group, TKG Security, Bantam Aero, EnCor Industries, Aira USA, TAV Drones, and Supporty. These firms will showcase technologies like multi-domain intelligence fusion, passive acoustic drone detection, and low-cost fixed-wing airframe manufacturing.

The afternoon session will delve into autonomy, critical infrastructure, and dual-use robotics. Companies like AdvisorLauren, Atlas AI, NEEDLTAIL, ReliaSystems, Vexil Systems, NuCode, Hindsight VIP, and Datium Corp will present their innovations, including GPS-denied navigation, underwater inspection vehicles, and aerial radio relays for wildland fire and search and rescue operations.

These panels will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of investment and manufacturing in the UAS and defense sectors.

Attendees will have the chance to network and engage in one-on-one meetings with the founders of the presenting companies. The showcase is open to venture capital, angel, family office, and corporate venture investors; defense primes and corporate strategy teams; government, defense, and public safety procurement offices; commercial UAS operators and infrastructure buyers; ecosystem partners; and media covering aerospace and defense technology.

The Oregon UAS Accelerator, one of the State of Oregon's Centers of Innovation Excellence, is committed to helping early-stage companies in uncrewed aircraft systems, autonomy, robotics, software integration, and aerospace secure investment, strategic partnerships, and customers. The Accelerator's program combines business and investment readiness training, SBIR/STTR strategy, mentorship, manufacturing-readiness support, and access to Oregon's UAS test ranges and defense and advanced manufacturing networks.