# FedTech

> FedTech turns federally funded R&D into companies, contracts, and capabilities. It is an integrated, equity-free, technology- and source-agnostic deep tech commercialization platform serving government agencies, corporates, and startups. As a third-party service it takes no equity and holds no IP, so its incentives align with the client's mission. Since 2015: 1,000+ companies supported, 136+ programs delivered, and $5.7B raised by alumni.

## About
- Founded in 2015 by Ben Solomon.
- Model: an as-a-service commercialization partner that designs and runs studios, accelerators, SBIR/STTR pipelines, technology scouting, and training on behalf of clients.
- Federal partners include NASA, DARPA, DOE, DHS, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy.
- Mission: bridge federally funded R&D and market-ready solutions.

## Services
- [All services](https://www.fedtech.io/all-services): The full deep tech commercialization lifecycle — startup acceleration, corporate and enterprise innovation, government programs, and ecosystem and capital enablement.
- [Government](https://www.fedtech.io/government): SBIR/STTR programs, accelerators, studios, and technology scouting designed and run for federal agencies.
- [Startups and entrepreneurs](https://www.fedtech.io/startups-entrepreneurs): Acceleration and commercialization support for deep tech founders, equity-free.
- [Corporates](https://www.fedtech.io/corporates): Corporate and enterprise innovation programs and scouting.
- [Visionary founders](https://www.fedtech.io/visionary-founders): Venture-building support for founders commercializing federal and lab-origin technology.
- [TABA](https://www.fedtech.io/technical-business-assistance): Technical and Business Assistance for SBIR/STTR awardees; FedTech is the Army SBIR preferred TABA vendor.
- [VentureMatch](https://www.fedtech.io/venturematch): Matching entrepreneurs with lab and federal technologies to build new ventures.

## Flagship programs
- [Programs directory](https://www.fedtech.io/programs): Full list of 40+ active and past programs.
- [FedTech Startup Studio](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/fedtech-startup-studio): Pairs entrepreneurs with breakthrough lab technologies to form new companies.
- [NASA Startup Studio](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/nasa-startup-studio): Venture building around NASA-origin technologies.
- [DOE BOOST](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/doe-boost): Department of Energy venture-building program (run with Sandia National Laboratories).
- [Crucible Accelerator](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/crucible-accelerator): U.S. Navy (NRCO) accelerator program.
- [xTech Accelerator](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/xtech-accelerator): FedTech runs the accelerator for U.S. Army xTech competition winners; ASA(ALT) runs the competition itself.
- [Homeland Security Startup Studio](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/homeland-security-startup-studio): DHS-focused venture-building studio.
- [DoD Elevate](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/dod-elevate): Department of Defense commercialization accelerator.
- [Space RCO Prime Fusion Accelerator](https://www.fedtech.io/programs/space-rco-prime-fusion-accelerator): Accelerator for the Space Rapid Capabilities Office.

## Insights
- [Insights hub](https://www.fedtech.io/insights): Articles on deep tech commercialization, SBIR/STTR, and federal innovation.
- [Deep Tech 101: What Is Deep Tech?](https://www.fedtech.io/resource/deep-tech-101-what-is-deep-tech): Primer defining deep tech.
- [The Readiness Staircase: A Guide for Deep Tech Founders](https://www.fedtech.io/resource/the-readiness-staircase-guide-for-deep-tech-founders): Framework for maturing a deep tech venture.
- [SBIR and STTR Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher](https://www.fedtech.io/resource/sbir-and-sttr-are-back-but-the-bar-is-higher): Analysis of SBIR/STTR reauthorization.
- [The Evolution of SBIR](https://www.fedtech.io/resource/the-evolution-of-sbir-from-confronting-japan-to-competing-with-china): History and policy context of the SBIR program.
- [8 Insights from 10 Years of Innovation](https://www.fedtech.io/resource/8-insights-from-10-years-of-innovation): Lessons from a decade of commercialization work.

## Events
- [Events](https://www.fedtech.io/all-events): Upcoming info sessions, showcases, and summits.

## Team and contact
- [Team](https://www.fedtech.io/about#team): Names, titles, LinkedIn profiles, and email addresses for FedTech's leadership and staff.
- General inquiries: hello@fedtech.io, (202) 953-1533. A member of the team replies within one business day.
- [Contact form](https://www.fedtech.io/contact-us): Best for new program, partnership, or service requests.
- Staff email format is usually first.last@fedtech.io; the About page lists each person's exact address.
- Business development: Gunnar Gillespie, Director of Growth (gunnar.gillespie@fedtech.io).
- Marketing and media: Nicholas Polt, Director of Marketing (nicholas.polt@fedtech.io).

## Optional
- [Partner with us](https://www.fedtech.io/partner-with-us): For agencies, labs, and corporates wanting to run a program with FedTech.
- [Privacy policy](https://www.fedtech.io/privacy-policy)
- [Terms of service](https://www.fedtech.io/terms-of-service)