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BLNKKSELECT

Apply for BLNKK S26 : April 28, 2026 (Pre-Xponential Sprint)

8:00–9:00 AM PDT (11:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT)

BLNKK Select is a highly curated, invitation-only matchmaking summit connecting US defense/aerospace buyers with vetted, NDAA-compliant Taiwan suppliers.

To ensure a high-signal environment, attendance is strictly curated for Director-level, VP, and C-Suite procurement or engineering decision-makers. Your data is strictly confidential and will only be used to map your capacity needs with the appropriate tier of pre-cleared manufacturers.

Q1. Decision Maker Profile

Please provide your professional details for verification.

Q2. Organization Classification

Which best describes your organization's role in the supply chain?

Top 10 Defense Prime (e.g., Lockheed, Anduril, Skydio)
Tier 1 / Tier 2 Aerospace System Integrator
Venture-Backed UAV / Defense Startup (Series A-C)
Government / DoD / DIU Representative (Strategic Validator)
Other

Q3. Primary Motivation for Sourcing in Taiwan

What is the main driver for your attendance?Select up to 2

De-reddening Mandate (China+1): Urgent need to replace PRC-origin components for NDAA compliance.
Geographic Risk Mitigation (Taiwan+1): Leveraging Taiwan's engineering and management, but seeking physical manufacturing in Southeast Asia or the Americas to mitigate cross-strait risks.
Capacity Expansion: Locking in reliable, non-China manufacturing for 2026/2027 scaling.
Cost & Yield Optimization: Leveraging Taiwan's semiconductor/ICT heritage for better pricing and lower defect rates.
NPI & Co-Development: Looking for agile Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) partners for new product introduction.
Other (Please specify)

Q4. Anticipated Procurement Scale & Stage

Please select the tier that best describes your project stage and your projected 12-18 month sourcing budget. This ensures we match you with Taiwan suppliers whose Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) align perfectly.

<$100K USD (Early Prototyping / PoC): Exploring initial supplier relationships, custom samples, and proof-of-concept builds.
$100K - $1M USD (NPI & Micro-Volume): Currently in design validation. Seeking high-touch engineering support (DFM) and highly customized low-volume runs.
$1M - $3M USD (Low-Rate Initial Production / LRIP): Design is frozen. Preparing for first-wave market or defense deliveries with strict quality control.
$3M - $30M USD (Initial Mass Production): Seeking stable monthly capacity and a smooth transition from existing (or Chinese) suppliers.
$30M - $100M USD (At-Scale Manufacturing): Mature product lines requiring high-volume outsourcing, optimized yield rates, and dedicated production lines.
>$100M USD (Strategic Allocation): Mega-scale system integration, semiconductor foundry allocation, or national-level strategic projects.

Q5. Current Funding & Traction Status

To help our suppliers prepare the right proposals, please indicate your current project backing.

Secured DoD / DIU / Government Contract Funding
Active Purchase Orders from Defense Primes
Adequately VC-Funded (Preparing for Mass Production)
Early R&D / Bootstrapped (Seeking initial prototyping)
Other (Please specify)

Q6. Critical Component Needs

Which specific hardware capabilities are you looking to source?Select all that apply

Military-grade PCBA & Flight Controllers
5-Axis CNC & Titanium / Specialty Alloy Structures
Advanced Composites (Carbon Fiber Airframes)
Propulsion & Power (Brushless Motors, Battery Management Systems)
Optics, Thermal Imaging & Gimbals
RF, Microwave & Secure Comms Modules
System Integration & Assembly (Box Build)
Testing, Validation & Engineering Services (e.g., EMI, Environmental, DFM)
Other (Please specify)