About the Program
The Homeland Security Startup Studio is designed to accelerate and deliver commercial technology applications from federal laboratories, research centers, and universities to meet homeland security needs for commercial or government use cases.
Overview
Application Deadline
Start Date
Program Length
16 Weeks
Program Highlights
Phase 1
Teams will gain a foundational understanding of entrepreneurship, as well as the skills necessary to assess potential use cases for their assigned technology.
- Weekly Small Group Breakout Sessions
- Pitch Practice
- Lectures on Lean Programming and Other Relevant Spinout Topics (Fundraising, IP, Business Model, Customer Outreach)
- Stakeholder Interviews
- FedTech Ecosystem Engagement
Phase 2
Teams will form early-stage companies, set pragmatic and ambitious company goals, and navigate the crucial formation steps from pitching to licensing.
- Founders Forum
- Individual Coaching
- Professional Services and Funding Support
- Accountability Council and Objective Key Result (OKR) Setting
- Customized Learning Modules
A Deeper Dive
Partners
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