Fed Supernova 2025
August 19 - 21, 2025
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is Fed Supernova?
Fed Supernova is a 3-day event, hosted by Capital Factory, where defense priorities and trending technology collide for good. The event helps cultivate and propel the federal and defense innovation ecosystem by creating an uncommon opportunity to converge in the same place, at the same time, and with a shared purpose. Fed Supernova is the only event that exists to bring entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to bridge the Valley of Death between commercial technology and DoD programs.
Why was Fed Supernova created?
At Capital Factory, we know the power of collisions. We create them every day. While we’ve been working to help startups and the Department of Defense come together for years, we knew we could be doing more. One of Capital Factory’s many focuses is to become a leader in presenting trending technologies and fostering innovation within the government — for good. We saw an opportunity to provide value and expand the defense industrial base, and that has driven the creation of Fed Supernova as well as the Center for Defense Innovation.
What sort of topics are covered at Fed Supernova?
Fed Supernova content is informed by DoD, federal, and corporate thought leaders, mavericks, and change agents. This event will offer you the chance to become a thought leader and help bring new technology to the DoD while experiencing how innovation can evolve through deliberate collaboration from anywhere in the country. Oh, and…the startups will blow your mind.
Who attends Fed Supernova?
Leading entrepreneurs, investors, the federal acquisition corps, corporations, and decision-makers from around the world all attend Fed Supernova. Why? Because time is money, and it takes way too much time to make connections across defense innovation right now. While everyone may come with their own agendas, this event is the one place they can come to truly understand the possibilities. Think of it as your lock-and-key event for modernization. You must be willing to network, ask and answer the hard questions, and (most importantly) take action to ensure technology transfer successfully happens.
Where is this event located?
Fed Supernova takes place at Capital Factory (701 Brazos St. in Austin, TX). If you haven’t experienced what everyone already knows, Texas is the most happening place for innovation. With all of these great events lining up, it is a perfect time to come check it out live.
How is Fed Supernova different from other defense innovation events?
In two words: scale and intent. While there are certainly other defense innovation events out there — and people working on this stuff every day — we haven’t seen any other event that brings together this many people, this diverse group of participants, or this type of content all at once. Fed Supernova exists to do that, all with the goal of adding collaborative fuel to the fire of defense innovation. When we say “a force multiplier for defense innovation,” that’s exactly what we mean.
Is this event just for startups, or can larger companies participate too?
Not only can you attend, but we can’t wait to see you there. After all, defense innovation often depends on larger companies that can bridge the gap between what federal projects need and what smaller companies can deliver. When we talk about new partnerships, we’re looking at you. So attend, submit an abstract to speak, support the event as a sponsor — the path you choose is up to you, but we definitely want you to be a part of this event.
Can government employees receive a discounted ticket?
Yes! Please reach out to fedsupernova@capitalfactory.com using your government email address if you feel that you qualify for this discount, and we will be happy to assist you.
Are there limitations on who can attend Fed Supernova? Is it a classified event?
Fed Supernova is a public event and open to anyone interested in defense innovation. As such, there are no classified components to this event. Save that for the SCIF.
How can my company get involved in Fed Supernova?
Position your company as a leader and increase your brand reputation across the defense innovation ecosystem as a sponsor. Simply email fedsupernova@capitalfactory.com with the subject "Fed Supernova — Sponsor Inquiry" to learn more about sponsoring a panel, session, or demo.
I know someone who should speak at Fed Supernova. How can I get them involved?
You can share what you know and influence how others apply it to defense priorities by becoming an official speaker at Fed Supernova. If you think you are (or you know) the perfect speaker or session topic, email fedsupernova@capitalfactory.com with the subject "Fed Supernova — Speaker Inquiry" to start the conversation with our team.
What’s the dress code for the Fed Supernova?
We recommend wearing business casual clothing, allowing attendees to enjoy the event while maintaining a professional and approachable appearance.