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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Crucible Afterburner, powered by NavalX's Northwest Tech Bridge in partnership with FedTech, offers customized support and advisory services for growth-stage ventures aiming to transition their technologies into the Department of Defense (DoD). Targeting companies with high TRL (6-9), this program provides a comprehensive pathway to DoD acquisition through tailored market intelligence, expert advisory services, and strategic matchmaking with prime partners.
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.