Sectors and Subsectors
2027 Competition Sectors
Energy and Power
Preferred subsectors:
Alternative Fuels
Batteries & Storage
Carbon Management
Critical Minerals
Geothermal
Grid Modernization & Power Delivery
Hydrogen
Nuclear & SMR
Power Generation
Water
Space, Defense, Dual Use & Advanced Industry
Preferred subsectors:
Autonomous Systems
Building Technologies
Chemicals
Industrial AI
Industrial Systems
Manufacturing
Materials
National Security
Quantum
Semiconductors & Electronics
Space Systems & Applications
MedTech, Life Sciences & Advanced Health
Preferred Sectors:
Biotechnology
Care Delivery
Clinical Solutions
Diagnostics & Imaging
Digital Health
Human Performance Tech
Med Devices
Neurotechnology
Therapeutics
Enterprise AI & Digital Infrastructure
Preferred subsectors:
Agentic AI & Automation
Cybersecurity
Data & AI Infrastructure
Data Infrastructure
DevTools
Digital Twins & Simulation
Enterprise Technology
FinTech
Vertical AI
Mobility, Logistics & Construction
Preferred subsectors:
Autonomy & Defense Applications
Construction Technology
Infrastructure
Logistics & Movement
Sensing
Space Systems
Supply Chain
Transportation
Consumer
Preferred subsectors:
AI Consumer Apps
Connected Devices
Functional Wellness
Next-Gen CPG
Platform Commerce
Smart Hardware
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