Get in Touch With the Oregon UAS Accelerator
Whether you are a founder, mentor, sponsor, strategic partner, funder, or ecosystem collaborator, we welcome the opportunity to connect. The Oregon UAS Accelerator supports startups building UAS, robotics, autonomy, sensing, mission software, and related technologies for commercial, public-sector, and defense markets, and we work with a broad network of people and organizations who want to help those companies grow.
How We Can Help
The accelerator is designed to support more than one kind of conversation. Some visitors are exploring whether they are a fit for the next cohort, while others want to mentor, sponsor programming, discuss funding pathways, collaborate on events, or learn more about the Oregon UAS ecosystem.
If you are contacting us about a specific opportunity, it is helpful to include a short note about who you are, what you are building or representing, and what kind of conversation you would like to have.
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Contact Pathways
Founders and applicants
Reach out if you are exploring fit for the accelerator, want to understand eligibility, or have questions about the cohort structure, required participation, timing, or application process.
Mentors
Reach out if you are interested in supporting founders as a business mentor or technical mentor, leading a session, offering office hours, or joining the broader mentor network.
Sponsors and strategic partners
Reach out if your organization wants to sponsor programming, contribute expertise, support founder development, collaborate on events, or explore a strategic relationship with the accelerator.
Funders and capital partners
Reach out if you are interested in the accelerator’s companies, want to support investor-readiness or grant-readiness efforts, or want to explore aligned funding pathways and founder support opportunities.
Media and speaking inquiries
Reach out for interviews, media requests, public speaking, panels, podcasts, or ecosystem conversations related to UAS, robotics, autonomy, innovation, and dual-use technology in Oregon.
General inquiries
Reach out if you are unsure where your question belongs or want to begin with a simple introduction.
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Location • Pendleton, OR
The Oregon UAS Accelerator is based in Pendleton, Oregon and is designed to connect founders into the broader Pendleton UAS ecosystem and regional testing environment. Depending on the program or opportunity, engagement may include virtual participation, in-person programming, or a hybrid structure.
For the current cohort model, required in-person participation includes orientation in Pendleton, the OMIC Scappoose trip, and the UAS Innovation Showcase. Additional in-person participation is encouraged where it supports deeper engagement with programming, meetings, and ecosystem access.
FAQ
I’m a founder. Should I contact you or apply directly?
If you are ready and the application is open, applying directly is the best next step. If you are unsure about fit, readiness, timing, or eligibility, reaching out first is completely appropriate.
I want to mentor. What should I include?
Please include your background, areas of expertise, whether you see yourself as a business mentor or technical mentor, and how you would like to engage.
I’m interested in partnership or sponsorship. What should I send?
A short introduction to your organization, your goals, and the type of partnership or sponsorship you want to explore is the best place to start.
Do you work only with Oregon-based companies?
The accelerator prioritizes Oregon-based startups and companies building an Oregon footprint, but it also welcomes domestic and international founders interested in soft-landing, testing, and scaling within the state.
Can I contact you about media, events, or speaking opportunities?
Yes. Media requests, interviews, event invitations, and speaking inquiries are all appropriate through the general contact channel.
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Start the Conversation
If you are building, supporting, funding, or partnering in the future of UAS, robotics, and autonomy, we would be glad to hear from you.