Technology Innovation Scouting Showcase
Textile Technology Innovations Scouting Showcase. Four select businesses will present their cutting-edge technologies to participating government representatives. Select businesses will have 10 minutes for presentation, followed by 5 minutes for feedback and Q&A from the government panel. The briefs aim to bridge the gap between innovative solutions and federal technology needs. This session is a crucial opportunity for innovators to connect with federal technology needs and gain visibility among prime manufacturers and stakeholders in the defense sector.
Submission Information
Quad charts will be accepted starting Friday, February 6, 2026
Quad charts must be submitted online by Friday, April 10, 2026, at 1700 ET
Notifications to selected businesses will occur by Friday, April 17, 2026
Quad charts must utilize the provided quad chart template
Questions: Bob Burton, burtonr@ncmbc.us.
Target technologies include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced fibers and smart textiles for warfighter protection and performance
- High-strength, lightweight, and flame-resistant materials
- Integrated sensor and communication fabrics
- Energy-harvesting or power-conductive textiles
- Chemical and biological protective materials
- Sustainable and recyclable textile manufacturing technologies
- Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing for textile components
- Advanced coatings, finishes, or treatments for durability and weather resistance
CONTACT
Questions? Contact
Courtney Smedick
courtney@ncmbc.usLee Moritz
moritzl@ncmbc.usErin Ananian-Gentile
erin@ncmbc.usABOUT THE NC MILITARY BUSINESS CENTER
The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is a business development entity of the North Carolina Community College System, headquartered at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC). The mission of the NCMBC is to leverage military and other federal business opportunities to expand the economy, grow jobs and improve quality of life in North Carolina. The NCMBC’s primary goal is to increase federal revenues for businesses in North Carolina. The Department of Defense has an annual impact of $80 billion and is the second largest sector of North Carolina’s economy (12% GDP). With six major military bases, 116 National Guard and 40 Army Reserve facilities and the third highest number of uniformed military personnel in the country, the State of North Carolina created the NCMBC to leverage opportunities with these installations, DoD commands and federal agencies operating worldwide.