The NSIN Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) matches breakthrough Department of Defense (DoD) lab technology with teams of entrepreneurs to solve the real-world problems of DoD and commercial customers. Entrepreneurs work with DoD lab inventors, mentors and subject matter experts from the Government and private sectors, and world class instructors to assess the market viability and the potential to commercialize DoD lab technologies.
DIA is an intensive 4-month cohort-based program executed in two phases: customer discovery and early company formation. Successful teams have gone on to form companies, license the technology from the labs and pursue various funding opportunities.
The NSIN Defense Innovation Accelerator (DIA) matches breakthrough Department of Defense (DoD) lab technology with teams of entrepreneurs to solve the real-world problems of DoD and commercial customers. Entrepreneurs work with DoD lab inventors, mentors and subject matter experts from the Government and private sectors, and world class instructors to assess the market viability and the potential to commercialize DoD lab technologies.
DIA is an intensive 4-month cohort-based program executed in two phases: customer discovery and early company formation. Successful teams have gone on to form companies, license the technology from the labs and pursue various funding opportunities.
What is the DOE Studio?
Define the Future of Health Security & Advanced Manufacturing Technology
The FedTech Startup Studio helps create and launch technology-focused ventures. This year FedTech Startup Studio is focused on Future of Health Security and Advanced Manufacturing. Learn how the FedTech Startup Studio helped launch technology focused ventures by leveraging an extensive portfolio of intellectual property across the Federal and University laboratory networks.
Call To Entrepreneurs
If you are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and deep technology, you’re encouraged to explore the possibilities of launching your own tech-focused venture.
Applications have closed for this cohort, but you are encouraged to use our general entrepreneur application to be notified of future programs.
Interested in joining the cohort as an inventor and entrepreneur?
Submit an inventor application AND an entrepreneur application.
Program Focus Areas
Simpler, Safer Lung Support for Severe ARDS Patients
Pathogen Agnostic NGS-based Diagnostic Technologies
Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness
Advanced Manufacturing
Lab at Home
Host based-Tx focused on ARDS mitigation
Diagnostics for Infection Severity/Clinical Management
Watch the Program Launch Event
Bootcamp
(One Day Event - Saturday)
Before diving into the program; experience a weekend of orientation to learn about the program, understand your technology, and explore team formation with your coaches, mentors, and inventors
Phase I Workshops
(Two Months)
The goal of this phase is to validate problem-solution fit. Teams delve into possible use cases and generate a market assessment through stakeholder interviews.
Phase II Workshops
(Two Months)
The goal of this phase is to form a company and begin the process of establishing a formal relationship through licensing agreements.
Summit
(One Day Event)
A culmination of the FedTech Startup Studio featuring keynote speeches, finalist pitches, networking and non-cash prizes for the top teams.
Pathway to Commercialization
Hear from Our Alumni
We were excited to have the opportunity to evaluate the commercial potential of some of the most innovative technologies in America. Through our participation in the FedTech Startup Studio program, we were able to identify a niche market, and incorporate a company to begin the commercialization process of a patented technology.
Marc Tiegel, CFO at BioVind
Our Alumni Companies
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