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Crucible Ignitor Info Sessions

Join us for an information session to learn more about Crucible Ignitor! Applications for the 2026 cohort are open through December 3, 2026.

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2026 Info Session Dates

October 15, 11:00-11:30 AM PT
November 3, 4:00-4:30 PM PT
November 18, 12:00-12:30 PM PT

About the Program

Crucible Ignitor, led by the Inland Empire Tech Bridge and powered by FedTech, is a no-cost, no-equity program that pairs entrepreneurs with university and federal lab-developed technology and the inventors who created it. Together, they test whether that technology can become a company built for the defense market.

Now in its fourth year, Crucible Ignitor has helped launch 35 new ventures serving both government and commercial needs. Entrepreneurs work directly with inventors, tech transfer professionals, and advisors to explore viable use cases, refine business models, and pursue transition opportunities.

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Crucible Ignitor

Crucible Ignitor is the company formation-focused program within the Crucible Innovation Portfolio. Anchored by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona, Ignitor pairs entrepreneurs with technologies selected for their potential to solve mission-critical challenges identified by Warfare Centers, the Department of the Navy (DoN), and the DoW.

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12 weeks
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Virtual
Sector Focus
Applied AI
Biomanufacturing
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For anyone in DOE-funded energy innovation who needs to show real outcomes, not just activity, from their commercialization investment

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