Startup Studios

Entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to apply to FedTech's startup studios, where they will be matched with cutting-edge technologies developed in federal or university laboratories.

Our programs, run in partnership with agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, offer unparalleled access to innovative research and development.

Participants will receive mentorship, resources, and support to commercialize these technologies and bring transformative solutions to market. Join us and turn groundbreaking ideas into successful ventures!

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Crucible Ignitor

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
September 26, 2025
Duration:
15 Weeks (~20hrs/wk)

Funded by the NavalX Inland Empire Tech Bridge, powered by FedTech, Crucible Ignitor is a startup studio that matches federal or university created technologies with entrepreneur teams to promote dual-use technology commercialization. Now entering its third year, successful teams form new companies, license technologies, and develop solutions that can impact government or private markets. Entrepreneurs work closely with inventors, technology transfer, subject matter experts, and advisors.

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DOE Boost

Experienced and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
July 10, 2025
Duration:
16 weeks

DOE Boost links labs, startups, and academia to tackle community energy challenges using DOE technologies. The DOE Boost Platform is funded by the Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF), administered by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC).

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DOE Emerging Tech Studio (DETS)

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
Duration:
16 Weeks

As energy dependency becomes one of the most significant threats we face, the NNSA and the DOE continue to serve as a catalyst for innovation, investing millions of dollars into national laboratories. Throughout the program teams of highly talented entrepreneurs are paired with technologies on the forefront of innovation with the objective of spinning out market-defining startups.

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FedTech Startup Studio

Seeking Aspiring and Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
Duration:
16 Weeks

After identifying breakthrough tech from federal and university labs, we pair entrepreneurs with a technology that shows promising market potential. Over the course of several months, we walk these teams through the lean startup model, while focusing on the unique aspects of commercializing federally funded technologies.

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