FSU PANAMA CITY TO HOST FLORIDA COMMERCE ‘PITCH DAY’ ON AUG. 11

Florida State University Panama City will host “Pitch Day” for the state Department of Commerce, Florida Small Business Development Center Network, and Florida's Great Northwest from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11.

This high-impact event is designed to showcase Florida’s most promising companies innovating at the intersection of dual-use technology, cybersecurity, and military and defense. Taking place in one of the state’s premier regions for defense innovation, the event will provide a platform for early-stage companies and small businesses to present their solutions to key Florida stakeholders, including investors, economic developers, and state leadership.

Businesses or entrepreneurs wishing to make a pitch must register in advance at https://lu.ma/yukaudkj. Registration is free. Interested companies will need to apply by registering under the ticket type “Pitch Application.” General admission is also free.

Participating companies will be selected to make pitches from the following sectors: dual-use technology with commercial and defense applications; military and defense innovation; cybersecurity and secure systems; AI/data security tools for defense; and autonomous systems and robotics.

Each selected company will have 5 minutes to present their business and solution to an expert panel of investors, economic developers, military stakeholders, and industry professionals, followed by a brief Q&A session.