SEAL TANK
16-Week Flagship Incubation Program
A world-class accelerator designed to commercialize dual-use technologies at the intersection of national defense, maritime operations, and emerging tech. Supporting up to 10 companies per cohort with mentorship, funding access, and direct defense procurement pathways.
Inaugural Cohort Pitch Night
Live pitches. Real investors. One night.
Founders
Pitch live to a panel of active investors. Sharpen your story, get real feedback, and make the connection that funds you.
Investors
VCs, Private Equity, Family Offices and Angels — screened early-stage deal flow from the region, all in a single evening.
Guests
Front-row seats to a live pitch competition. Watch the questions, the pressure and the offers unfold in real time.
Seating is limited
Reserve Your Spot"Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land."
Ecclesiastes 11:2 • NIV
Sponsorship Opportunities & Ticket Cost
The SEAL Tank Incubator / Accelerator — Inaugural Cohort Pitch Night
September 16 • 6:00 – 9:00 PM • Neptune Shield Tech Hub
Trident Sponsor
- Presenting billing on all event materials
- Seat on the investor judging panel
- Welcome remarks from the stage
- (20) Pitch Night admissions
- Priority exhibitor placement and vertical banner display
- Logo on formal invitation and all communications, including social media*
Flagship Sponsor
- Naming rights to the Founders' Prize
- Seat on the investor judging panel
- (16) Pitch Night admissions
- (6) Exhibitor tables
- Logo on formal invitation and all communications, including social media*
Deep Blue Sponsor
- (12) Pitch Night admissions
- (4) Exhibitor tables
- Vertical banner display at venue entrance
- Strategic location selection for exhibit
- Logo on formal invitation and communication materials*
Harbor Sponsor — $2,500
- (10) Pitch Night admissions
- (3) Exhibitor tables
- Logo included on communication materials*
Tide Sponsor — $1,500
- (6) Pitch Night admissions
- (2) Exhibitor tables
- Logo included on communication materials*
Anchor Sponsor — $950
- (4) Pitch Night admissions
- (1) Exhibitor table
- Logo included on communication materials*
Crew Sponsor — $400
- (2) Pitch Night admissions
- (1) Exhibitor table
- Name included on communication materials
General Admission
Early Bird
$85If purchased by September 2
General Admission
$110If purchased after September 2
Cohort Founders
ComplimentaryReserved for inaugural cohort companies
Neptune Shield Foundation
Mindy Hill
Events@NeptuneShield.com
(757) 373-3171
Sponsor Recognition
All sponsors will be listed in Pitch Night communications, including the printed program, digital displays, and the Neptune Shield website. Invoices must be paid by August 26 to ensure logo placement on the formal invitation.
*Logo placement subject to production deadlines.
Event Details
Additional Tables
$675 per table. Each table is 8' rectangular with skirting (unless otherwise requested) and includes 2 chairs.
Event Logistics
Details on load-in, setup, parking, and breakdown will be shared one week prior to the event.
Refund Policy
Cancellations must be submitted in writing by September 2 and are subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds after September 2 or for no-shows.
Two-Phase Acceleration
SEAL Tank runs a structured 16-week program in two phases, designed to take startups from concept validation to investment readiness and market entry.
Foundation & Validation
Market validation, business model refinement, technology assessment, and initial customer discovery with defense and maritime end-users. Weekly mentor sessions with Navy SEAL veterans and defense industry executives. Product-market fit analysis and competitive positioning.
Scale & Investment
Go-to-market strategy execution, investor pitch preparation, government acquisition pathway mapping, and demo day preparation. Direct introductions to Cyber Technology Fund investors, defense acquisition decision-makers, and strategic partners. Culminates in Demo Day investor showcase.
The Operator's Advantage
SOF Mentorship
Direct guidance from Navy SEAL veterans, defense industry executives, and serial entrepreneurs who understand warfighter needs and acquisition processes.
Funding Access
Connections to Cyber Technology Funds ($20-$50M Fund #1), angel investors, and venture capital networks focused on dual-use defense technology.
Campus Workspace
Dedicated workspace at the 15,000 sq ft Virginia Beach campus including labs, conference rooms, classified meeting spaces, and co-working areas.
SOF Network
Unparalleled access to the special operations community, defense acquisition pathways, and government procurement channels including SOCOM and NAVSPECWAR.
Gov Acquisition Support
CAGE Code access, SAM.gov registration support, SBIR/STTR guidance, and direct introductions to program managers and contracting officers.
Demo Day
Culminating investor showcase and pitch event connecting cohort companies with accredited investors, defense decision-makers, and strategic partners.
Selected Companies
These companies represent the next generation of serious innovation — founders and teams building technologies designed to solve real-world challenges across defense, maritime, infrastructure, resilience, and emerging technology sectors.
Development Infostructure
Building scalable digital infrastructure and software platforms designed to address critical national security logistics and communication vulnerabilities in deployed and contested environments.
Gargoyle Systems
Developing advanced persistent surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance (ISR) technology platforms for maritime domain awareness and force protection applications.
Voltage Vessels
Pioneering next-generation electric maritime propulsion and autonomous vessel systems for naval special warfare, coastal patrol, and commercial maritime logistics operations.
Disruptor Maritime
Creating disruptive maritime technology solutions that challenge conventional naval engineering paradigms, targeting both defense fleet modernization and commercial shipping optimization.
StewTech
Engineering emerging resilience and defense technology solutions for critical infrastructure protection, disaster response, and operational continuity in degraded environments.
Ready to Launch?
If you're building dual-use technology that can serve the warfighter, maritime industry, or national security — we want to hear from you. The next cohort application window is now open.