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

Seeking Startups & Small Businesses with High TRL (6-9)
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December 2, 2024
Duration:
6 Months

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.

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Homeland Security ScaleUp

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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.

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Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund and Montgomery County, MD Founders Fund

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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.

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J-Bridge CleanTech Connector

Facilitating Collaboration Between Japanese Companies and US Startups
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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.

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