OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR

DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR INCURRED PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ACROSS SEVERAL CORE AREAS ALIGNED WITH ITS MISSION AS A STATE DESIGNATED CENTER OF INNOVATION EXCELLENCE.THESE INVESTMENTS WERE PRIMARILY DIRECTED TOWARD:* STARTUP ACCELERATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION SUPPORT, INCLUDING MENTORSHIP, CURRICULUM DELIVERY, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO EARLY-STAGE AND GROWTH-STAGE COMPANIES IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND DUAL-USE TECHNOLOGIES.CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O. * NON-DILUTIVE SUB-GRANTS TO FOUNDERS, PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATING STARTUPS TO ACCELERATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CUSTOMER VALIDATION, AND MARKET ENTRY WITHOUT REQUIRING EQUITY.* PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS, SUCH AS VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PITCH DAYS, INDUSTRY SHOWCASES, AND STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS DESIGNED TO CONNECT FOUNDERS WITH INVESTORS, CUSTOMERS, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS.* STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND ECOSYSTEM EXPANSION, INCLUDING STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT TO CULTIVATE RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS, INVESTORS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS. THIS ALSO INCLUDES PARTICIPATION IN KEY CONFERENCES AND CONVENINGS, WHERE THE ACCELERATOR CONTRIBUTES AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT, PANELIST, AND JUDGE TO ELEVATE OREGON'S VISIBILITY AND ATTRACT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE STATE.* INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT, ADVANCING COLLABORATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN UAS, AUTONOMY, AND RELATED SECTORS.* WORKFORCE AND ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING THE TALENT PIPELINE AND SUPPORTING A COORDINATED, STATEWIDE INNOVATION NETWORK.* OPERATIONAL AND PROGRAM DELIVERY SUPPORT, ENSURING EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND MEASURABLE IMPACT.COLLECTIVELY, THESE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES DIRECTLY SUPPORTED THE ACCELERATOR'S MANDATE TO DRIVE INNOVATION, EXPAND STRATEGIC CONNECTIVITY, AND POSITION OREGON AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND AUTONOMY.