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UP/LINK


What is UP/LINK?

  • UP/LINK is a curated, two-day event in New York City, that connects space tech founders, investors, corporate buyers, and government leaders to accelerate commercialization, investment, and real-world adoption.

    Attendance is by application only. Founders must already be venture backed, or in-market, investors, buyers must be actively deploying capital into the market, and corporate buyers must be actively searching for solutions.

    • Series A+ SpaceTech founders (propulsion, EO, in-orbit, lunar, materials, etc.)

    • Primes & integrators (potential acquirers and partners)

    • Corporate innovation labs (insurance, telecom, climate, logistics — future civilian buyers and customers)

    • Defense-tech and dual-use partners (bridging military and civilian adoption)

    • Investors & CVC arms focused on commercialization and growth

    • Find Customers & Partners → Meet corporate innovation teams and primes seeking commercial-ready tech

    • Access Capital → Engage directly with VCs, growth investors, and CVC arms

    • Benchmark with Peers → Learn from other Series A+ founders on commercialization journeys

    • Expand Markets → Discover dual-use and downstream civilian applications for your tech

  • A completely commercial focus. No technical or engineering content.  Every session is focused on business outcomes. 

    A curated audience. Attendance is by application only and limited to 200 to maximize ROI.

    Dual-Use focus. The event is designed to help founders meet the needs of government and commercial applications, both in space, and on Earth.

    Deals Platform Networking events, and Ai driven, 1:1 matchmaking, connects founders to the right investors and buyers.

  • Early-bird pricing is in effect until September 20, 2026

    • Standard Pass: $950

      Includes access to sponsor showcase, pitch presentations, all conference sessions, breakfast, lunch, and after-party.

    • VIP Pass : $1,250

      Includes pre event dinner reception with speakers, sponsors and investors.

    Standard pricing is in effect from September 21 - October 19, 2026

    • Standard Pass: $1,100

    • VIP Pass: $1,500

    Day of pricing October 20 - 21, 2026

    • Standard Pass: $1,750

    • VIP Pass: $ 2,250

  • Attendance is available to:

    • Series A+ founders

    • VCs and investors

    • Aerospace primes

    • Government & military buyers

    • Corporate innovation leaders (insurance, telco, climate, logistics)

    • Accelerators

    Solution providers, vendors and other organizations interested in Sponsoring are invited to contact:
    Walter Charnizon, President UP/LINK


  • Complete this simple form, it takes less than a minute.

    You won’t be charged until your application has been approved.

    Contact Outreach@TechDayHQ.com if you have any questions!