Igniting Innovation for Startups & Entrepreneurs
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Our Impact
Since our inception in 2015, we have cultivated a dynamic innovation ecosystem designed to support entrepreneurs in incubating and accelerating groundbreaking ventures.
Tailored Solutions for Startups & Entrepreneurs, backed by a proven track record
Startup Studios
Transform your ideas into thriving ventures with FedTech's Startup Studio. Access comprehensive incubation, cutting-edge technology, and a dynamic community to accelerate your success.
Accelerators
Fast-track your startup's growth with FedTech's Accelerator program. Benefit from expert mentorship, strategic partnerships, and customized support to expand your market presence.
Advisory Services
Drive exponential growth for your startup with our bespoke advisory services, offering expert guidance and tailored solutions.
"As someone who was born and raised here—and who has spent a long time working in technology, economic development, and community-building—it’s incredibly exciting to see a program like this taking shape locally. To my knowledge, nothing like this has ever been rolled out in my home county before. It’s great to see the direction things are heading."
"I often dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but didn't know how or where to get started. Before [Foundry], I knew next to nothing about deep tech, IP licensing, or how to actually build a startup. The program is an invaluable opportunity to learn and grow."
"We officially organized as a company after the showcase and are currently pursuing development funding to bring our product to the market."
I was looking for direct entrepreneurship experience and got exactly that and more. I could not have dreamed for a better opportunity.
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FedTech has proven to be a valuable asset in our company’s ability to navigate the unknown military environment. They have identified excellent mentors and staff to make introductions, facilitate face-to-face meetings, and insight into their development processes.
Participating in FedTech's technology startup studio is like getting an MBA in the lean startup methodology in only eight weeks, on a full scholarship.
"FedTech was vital to refining Neurable's presentation, narrative, and overall understanding of how to work with the DoD. But most excitingly, we've accepted for our very first Phase II [SBIR]! This is a direct result of our most recent Phase I engagement with FedTech and I am beyond thankful"
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FedTech 10: 4 Impact Metrics that Define a Decade in Deeptech
As part of the FedTech10 countdown, we’re highlighting key milestones that demonstrate the measurable outcomes of FedTech’s first decade of impact. Since its founding, FedTech has connected federally funded research with entrepreneurs, corporations, and government partners to accelerate technology deployment and strengthen the national innovation ecosystem. The results are clear: new companies, new jobs, and new opportunities emerging from public-sector innovation.
FedTech 10: 7 Regions Driving Innovation
FedTech is accelerating innovation across regions of the U.S. and abroad, turning lab-developed R&D into new ventures, jobs, and economic growth. Here’s how our regional work is driving measurable outcomes while aligning with security, energy, and technology priorities.
2025 NNSA Market Demand Assessment
FedTech is conducting a Market Demand Assessment in partnership with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), in an effort to foster a symbiotic relationship between the nation’s top nuclear security experts and the private sector. We are seeking industry experts to refine the trajectory of our technological efforts.
FedTech10: 8 Insights from 10 Years of Innovation
As FedTech celebrates a decade of building bridges between federal R&D, entrepreneurs, and industry, we’ve gathered eight powerful reflections from our leaders and advisors. These insights highlight the lessons learned and trends shaping the future of deeptech: from federal innovation policy and global market entry to defense innovation, climate tech deployment, and commercialization strategies. Together, they tell the story of how FedTech has grown over the past ten years and offer a vision for the breakthroughs and collaborations that will define the next decade.
The Evolution of SBIR: From Confronting Japan to Competing with China
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, launched in 1982, has fueled U.S. innovation by funding high-risk, high-reward ventures and launching companies like Qualcomm and iRobot. As Congress considers reauthorization in 2025, the U.S. faces a new challenge: China’s dominance in critical technologies. The proposed INNOVATE Act introduces reforms to expand funding access, tighten security, and curb “SBIR mills,” but risks excluding breakthrough startups. FedTech recommends pairing these reforms with greater funding, streamlined processes, and expanded support programs to ensure SBIR remains a vital engine of U.S. technological leadership and national security.
