xTech | Disrupt Endurance
Powering the Future of Army Innovation
The U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program is excited to announce the xTech|Disrupt Endurance competition – a unique opportunity for eligible businesses attending the 2026 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., from October 12–14, 2026, to pitch their innovative power generation and storage solutions live, on-the-spot to a panel of U.S. Army and Department of War (DoW) subject matter experts, compete for prize money from a pool of $500,000 and potentially receive a contract award or agreement.
$500,000 Prize Pool
Up to five winners will receive a $100,000 cash prize each.
On-Site Registration
On-site registration will take place at the U.S. Army xTech Program booth #1617 in Exhibit Hall A at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during the following dates and times:
Important Registration Information
There will be no pre-registration for this competition. The 60-second elevator pitches will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Competition Format
Selected registration applicants are required to deliver a timed 60-second elevator pitch of their technology concept, addressing the identified problem statement, for the opportunity to advance to a five-minute pitch followed by a five-minute Q&A session with a live panel of U.S. Army and DoW subject matter experts.
Winner Announcement & Awards
Up to five (5) winners will be announced live on the U.S. Army FUZE xTech Program booth stage at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and will receive a cash prize of $100,000 each once their proposed solution is successfully registered in the U.S. Army API Marketplace.
Additional Opportunity
Eligible participants may also have the potential to receive a contract award or agreement.
Interested in Participating?
If you are an eligible entity attending the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition and are interested in participating in this competition, please visit the xTech website for more information.
Please share this opportunity with others who may be interested in participating.
We look forward to seeing you at AUSA!