Accelerators
FedTech accelerators are cohort-based programs in which startups are given the resources and education to expedite their growth in a specific market.
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ScaleUp, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Technology Transfer and Commercialization Branch, is an intensive accelerator program designed to match early-stage ventures with DHS technologies, fostering innovation and commercialization.

Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund and Montgomery County, MD Founders Fund
The Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation and Founders Funds, established through Resolution 20-491 on May 7, 2024, were enacted to strengthen economic development by providing critical funding for early-stage high-tech companies and small businesses. These programs aim to address long-standing funding disparities that have historically hindered their growth potential.
J-Bridge CleanTech Connector offers a fast track to collaborate with Japanese companies, through curated introductions. This program will open doors to funded pilots, investments, and strategic international partnerships.
The Space Rapid Capabilities Office’s (Space RCO) Prime Fusion Pilot Accelerator is a unique program designed to advance cutting-edge space technologies that support the mission of the Space RCO. This accelerator seeks U.S.-based innovative startups and small businesses that can develop solutions to enhance space situational awareness, defensive capabilities, and operational readiness for space missions.