Refraction

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮 (𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔), 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗦 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀?

Refraction’s three- and six-month Launch Pad Membership Programs have been custom-designed to give global entrepreneurs everything they need to succeed in NOVA — and beyond.

For over a decade, Refraction Innovation Hub has provided high-growth startup and scale-up companies throughout NOVA with a comprehensive range of business support solutions — from access to state-of-the-art offices and event spaces to a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and partners.

▶️ Explore the Launch Pad Program today: https://zurl.co/UAMTM

🚀 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆? 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱.

A strong pitch deck helps people quickly understand what you are building, who it is for, why it matters, and what makes the opportunity worth a closer look.

Every Tuesday, Refraction opens its doors for our FREE weekly Community Tuesday startup-support and career-advancement day for job seekers, career changers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and founders.

Bring your draft pitch deck, business concept, or early-stage presentation. Refraction can provide one-on-one feedback to help you sharpen your message, improve your slide flow, and better communicate the business behind your idea.

Here is what you can expect:

▶️ One-on-One Pitch Deck Review → Get individualized feedback on your deck structure, messaging, visual flow, and overall presentation.

▶️ Business Advisory Support → Connect with an experienced advisor for practical guidance on positioning, market fit, business model, and next steps.

▶️ Founder & Startup Guidance → Get experienced eyes on your deck, your strategy, and the opportunity you are trying to build.

📍 Refraction Innovation Hub, Tysons, VA
🕘 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 Register for FREE — https://zurl.co/SoXnu

🚨 Join us for the Refraction AI Exchange on August 13!

On the second Thursday of every month, Refraction opens its doors for a FREE day of AI collaboration, innovation, and connection — hosted from the top of the Valo Park tech campus in Tysons.

What to expect throughout the day:

▶️ Opportunities for high-value networking, collaboration, and innovation

▶️ Applied AI programming, hands-on workshops, and community discussion

▶️ A vibrant community where AI founders, operators, innovators, students, and ecosystem builders can connect

As part of this month’s AI Exchange, Refraction will also be hosting two special complimentary programs:

▶️ Midday Program | 12:00–1:00 pm
Byte-Sized Lunch Lab
A hands-on applied AI workshop where participants bring lunch and a laptop, then leave with a working prototype using today’s AI and no-code tools.

▶️ Evening Program | 6:00–8:00 pm
“Evolving with AI” Panel Discussion & Networking Event
In this complimentary evening program, organized by the Penn State Alumni Association of Metro Washington, DC, in partnership with the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, panelists will explore how AI is evolving across accessibility, productivity, operations, and sales.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub | Tysons, VA
🔗 Register for FREE: https://zurl.co/v9YfJ

💡 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

EyeChip is a Refraction member company pioneering real-time, one-chip eye-tracking technology for the next generation of AI, extended reality (XR), wearable, and human-device interaction platforms.

Led by CEO and founder Jason Song, EyeChip has spent more than a decade developing proprietary in-sensor computing technology that performs eye-tracking directly within a CMOS image sensor. As devices become lighter, smaller, and more seamlessly integrated into daily life, efficient, low-power, and real-time sensing is becoming increasingly important.

That is where EyeChip's semiconductor-level innovation makes a difference.

By processing eye-tracking directly on the sensor—rather than transmitting and processing full eye images externally—EyeChip reduces system complexity, lowers power consumption and bandwidth requirements, minimizes latency, and enhances privacy. The technology has been demonstrated through custom silicon prototypes at CES and Mobile World Congress (MWC), with potential applications across AI, XR, healthcare, automotive, accessibility, robotics, and defense.

▶️ Want to learn more about EyeChip? Visit: https://zurl.co/mYf3J

▶️ Interested in exploring Refraction's community of startups, scale-ups, innovators, and investors? Join us any Tuesday for our FREE weekly Community Tuesday open-house program by registering here: https://zurl.co/I9GSD

🚨 Need help getting your resume through the automated screening processes and into the hands of a human? Then join our expert team at the nonprofit Refraction Innovation Hub's next "Community Tuesday" event!

Applying to jobs and not hearing back? The issue may not be your experience. It may be how your resume is being read by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) — the tools that 90% of companies use today to screen applicants before a human reviewer ever sees an application.

Every Tuesday, Refraction opens its doors for our FREE weekly Community Tuesday career-advancement day for job seekers, career changers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Bring your resume and a job description you are targeting. Our team can provide one-on-one support to help you strengthen keyword alignment, improve formatting, sharpen your bullet points, and better position your experience for both ATS systems and hiring teams.

Here is what you can expect:

▶️ One-on-One Resume Review → Get individualized feedback on how your resume presents your skills, experience, and career goals.

▶️ ATS Assessment → Learn how to tailor your resume to specific job descriptions and get a free "ATS optimization" assessment of your resume.

▶️ Career & Application Strategy → Get proven, practical guidance on target roles, next steps, and how to approach your job search with more confidence.

📍 Refraction Innovation Hub, Tysons, VA
🕘 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 Register for FREE — https://zurl.co/kcWCX

🚨 You still have time to join us today for our FREE Community Tuesday program at Refraction Innovation Hub! Our doors will be open until 5:00 pm.

Whether you are a job seeker, career changer, or aspiring entrepreneur, it is not too late to head over to Tysons and take advantage of:

▶️ AI-enhanced resume and job-application support
▶️ Career mentoring from industry pros
▶️ Startup guidance and business plan feedback
▶️ Networking and workspace to co-work and innovate

Join us and jumpstart the next chapter in your career.

📍 Tysons, VA | Open until 5:00 pm
🔗 Register once to join us today and on all future Tuesdays: https://zurl.co/Yqf5c

🚨 Happening today at Refraction Innovation Hub — Community Tuesday.

Every Tuesday, Refraction opens its doors for our FREE weekly Community Tuesday career-advancement day for job seekers, career changers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Come spend the day in our award-winning Tysons startup community and gain access to:

▶️ AI-enhanced resume and job-application support
▶️ Career mentoring
▶️ Startup guidance and business plan support
▶️ Networking opportunities and space for innovation

📍 Tysons, VA | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 One registration gives you access to all upcoming Community Tuesday events: https://zurl.co/9TtJA

🚨 Join us on Thursday, August 13, for a special evening program at the Refraction AI Exchange:

“Evolving with AI” Panel Discussion & Networking Event, organized by the Penn State Alumni Association of Metro Washington, DC in partnership with the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST).

AI is rapidly transforming how organizations communicate, operate, and grow. As these technologies become more accessible, leaders and teams face an increasingly important question: how can AI be applied in ways that meaningfully improve productivity, strengthen operations, and support stronger relationships?

In this complimentary evening program, panelists will explore the evolving role of AI across accessibility, utilization and productivity, operational scaling, and sales relationships.

🗓️ Thursday, August 13 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
📍 Refraction Innovation Hub | Tysons, VA
🔗 Register for FREE: https://zurl.co/vTasu

This event is free and open to Refraction members and nonmembers. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.

🚨 Join us tomorrow for Community Tuesday at Refraction Innovation Hub!

Every Tuesday, we open our doors for a FREE career-support day designed to help job seekers, career changers, and aspiring entrepreneurs make real progress toward their next steps.

Here is what you can expect this week:

1️⃣ Career & Startup Guidance → Individualized support to help you clarify your goals, strengthen your strategy, and identify the tools — both AI and human — that can accelerate your progress.

2️⃣ AI-Enhanced Resume Tools → Learn how to align your resume with job descriptions, navigate ATS systems confidently, and use Refraction’s advanced AI prompts and scoring tools to present your experience effectively.

3️⃣ Meaningful Connections → Meet professionals, innovators, and fellow builders who can help you expand your network, refine your ideas, and open new doors.

📍 Refraction Innovation Hub, Tysons, VA
🕘 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
🔗 Register for FREE — https://zurl.co/cc8o2