CDCA to host government judging panel for contest submissions at 14th Annual CDCA Defense Summit

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Less than two weeks remain for those who are interested in submitting innovative technology concepts to the Palmetto Tech Bridge Pitch Jam Prize Challenge 2021 with the deadline ending on Sept. 19.

The Palmetto Tech Bridge Prize Challenge is currently seeking innovative ideas in the categories of Multilevel Security (MLS) and Assured Position Navigation and Timing (PNT). The top five participants for each category will be chosen by Oct. 29 and will be invited to give oral presentations of their ideas to government judges and attendees at the 14th Annual CDCA Defense Summit scheduled to be held in person on Dec. 7-9, 2021 at the Charleston Area Convention Center.

For the first presentation, selected participants will give a live, 10-minute presentation to attendees and government representatives in the exhibit hall at this year’s CDCA Defense Summit, after which conference attendees will vote on a People’s Choice Best in Show winner for each topic.

The second presentation will be conducted privately, with selected participants giving a 30-minute oral presentation, followed by 20 minutes of questions and answers, to government evaluators and other representatives interested in the Pitch Jam.

At the conclusion of all oral presentations, the government judging panel will determine the Prize Challenge winner and a runner-up for each category. The Prize Challenge winner for each topic will be announced on the third day of the CDCA Summit and presented with a cash prize and concessions valued at $15,000 for each winner, while the runner-ups will receive an honorable mention.

Companies selected to present at the CDCA summit will also receive a membership in up to five business groups managed by Advanced Technology International (ATI), a value of approximately $2,500 per company.

Key Dates:

Sept. 19: Submissions deadline for both topics
Sept. 19 - Oct. 19: Judging of contest submissions to determine oral presentations
Oct. 29: Invitations sent to participants for oral presentations at 2021 CDCA Defense Summit
Nov. 5: Deadline to RSVP for oral presentations at 2021 CDCA Defense Summit
Nov. 19: Oral submissions electronic briefing material provided to participants
Dec. 7-8: Oral presentations given to attendees and government judging panel at 2021 CDCA Defense Summit

For an overview of the submission process and up-to-date information on how to enter, judging criteria, rules, and prizes, visit www.challenge.gov/challenge/palmetto-tech-bridge-pitch-jam-prize-challenge-2021/#description.

In addition to the Pitch Jam, the 2021 CDCA Defense Summit will feature industry exhibit demos, keynote addresses, innovation spotlights, high-energy tech exchanges, and more. For more information on this year’s CDCA Defense Summit, visit www.charlestondca.org/cdca-summit-14.

About CDCA
The Charleston Defense Contractors Association (CDCA) supports the defense community in the Charleston metro area, South Carolina and the Southeast U.S. The CDCA advocates defense issues with the community and represents its members with the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC), Atlantic, Coast Guard and other Government agencies in the area and surrounding regions. The CDCA also provides input on issues and initiatives to the broader community in such areas as education, small business mentoring and congressional affairs. To learn more about CDCA or to join, visit: https://www.charlestondca.org/join-us-overview.

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