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Statewide Events
Events from across all four Ben Franklin regional partners, gathered in one place.
Oct
27
2026
Innovation Works Scale Expo⭐ FeaturedSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Scale Expo is an Innovation Works event connecting local hardware and robotics founders with regional manufacturers for hands-on conversations about production partnerships.
Dec
1
2026
Robotics Factory Create Summit Reception - EnergySouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Details coming soon.
Nov
9
2026
Robotics Factory Create Summit with Safety for Emerging Robotics and Autonomous Agriculture (SAFER AG) WorkshopSouthwestern🏢 In-Person
Autonomous agricultural systems have expanded beyond early pilot deployments. Level‑4 autonomous tractor fleets from multiple manufacturers have farmed over 1 million acres during the 2026 North American spring...
Mar
11
2026
Lunch & Learn – From Tax Credits to Capital: KIZ and DCED Resources for StartupsNortheast🏢 In-Person
Jan
29
2026
