SwitchPitch to host space industry event

SwitchPitch, a platform that connects big companies with startups, will host an event geared to the space industry next month.

SwitchPitch is based on the idea that it makes more sense for larger companies to pitch startups than to have startups try to predict established companies' needs. The group's first defense event, held last year in Arlington, VA, included BAE Systems, Elbit Systems of America and Harris.

The space industry event will be held in Long Beach, CA, May 3 and will draw NASA, the Air Force, Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne, SwitchPitch said.

SwitchPitch and partner Glacier Point are also working with the Aerospace Industries Association on the event.