On December 4, Washington, D.C. hosts an annual gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry leaders who work on practical solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and infrastructure. The focus of the event is on projects that deliver measurable public value, including modernizing logistics, improving safety, reducing infrastructure pressure, and expanding access to essential technological services.
As stated in the organizers’ announcement, the event is designed as a multi-format program — featuring networking sessions, thematic discussions, guided visits, and a private club dinner. At its core is the awards ceremony, where Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition are presented to founders and industry leaders whose projects deliver clear, measurable public benefit. Among Members of Congress expected to participate are Brad Sherman, Roger Wicker, Kevin Kiley, and Jay Obernolte — lawmakers with influence over economic, infrastructure, technology, and business-related legislation. The Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition serves as an official mechanism for Members of Congress to recognize projects that have already demonstrated positive impact on communities — from improved logistics and safer infrastructure to expanded access to digital services. The emphasis remains on practical outcomes that align with national priorities: entrepreneurial activity driving growth, technologies strengthening U.S. competitiveness, and scalable solutions supporting long-term development.
Behind each act of federal recognition stands a broader ecosystem that gives innovation both momentum and public meaning. 2025 marks the emergence of a new, substantive collaboration between The FORCE Club and Capitol Hill, which began with the first event in October and will continue in a series of business-related collaborations. Having an extensive community of entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry leaders, The FORCE Club hosts over fifty high-impact business events annually, creating an environment where innovators refine solutions, access resources, and advance technologies with real-world applications. Complementing this energy is the National Republican Club of Capitol Hill, a historic institution that has supported generations of policymakers and civic leaders. Its proximity to Congress and its longstanding role in Washington’s professional ecosystem anchor the collaboration in continuity, institutional stability, and public service.
Igor Lon, the founder of The FORCE Club and the initiator of this joint platform, describes its mission simply: “We can build an effective system that helps founders grow fast and create meaningful projects.” His view reflects the core philosophy driving this initiative: fundamental transformation begins with individuals, not institutions. As he noted, “The power of change doesn’t come from authority — it begins inside a person. One handshake, one word, one realization can trigger a chain reaction that reshapes a life.” This principle resonates with the work of several founders who were recognized earlier this year for delivering measurable public benefit.
“Government acknowledgment matters because it accelerates the adoption of solutions that already improve life on the ground,” said Ihor Kurtiak, a founder of Kurt Global LLC, who was awarded a Congressional Recognition for introducing a micro-freight transportation model that reduces emissions, lowers accident rates, and expands delivery access in underserved areas.
Behind every technological project, there is a community that eventually feels its impact. Public recognition reinforces that innovation isn’t abstract. It’s something that shapes daily life,” said Pavel Malinovskiy, founder of the remote-presence platform Pyjam. Pavel was recognized for applying advanced mathematics, hybrid app engineering, and artificial intelligence to practical digital tools used across logistics and pipeline-related services. In reflecting on the distinction, he noted, “Together, these perspectives reinforce the purpose of the evolving collaboration: to highlight founders whose solutions provide measurable public value and to support their transition from impactful local projects to innovations with national reach.”
