About FUSE Demo Day

FUSE Demo Day is the capstone event for the Fall 2025 cohort, spotlighting innovative dual-use startups building technologies for both commercial and defense applications. After 10 weeks of collaboration with the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Arizona and the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center (MAC), founders will present solutions spanning AI, modular hardware, advanced communications, and more. The evening begins with a Fireside Chat featuring Drew Trojanowski (CEO, MAC) and Stefan Kraus (Founder, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace), offering insight into how Southwest innovation is driving mission impact and global competitiveness. Bringing together DoD representatives, investors, industry leaders, and community partners, Demo Day showcases how bold ideas evolve into real-world impact that strengthens both economic and national security.