diff --git a/tests/factories.py b/tests/factories.py
index e3019b88..5cd1b7fa 100644
--- a/tests/factories.py
+++ b/tests/factories.py
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ class RequestFactory(Base):
             fname_poc=user.first_name,
             lname_poc=user.last_name,
             jedi_usage="adf",
-            start_date=datetime.date(2018, 8, 8),
+            start_date=datetime.date(2050, 1, 1),
             cloud_native="yes",
             dollar_value=dollar_value,
             dod_component=SERVICE_BRANCHES[2][1],