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FedTech is actively recruiting talented individuals and teams to join our innovation programs. Whether you're an aspiring founder, a deep tech expert, or a seasoned entrepreneur, this is your chance to build and scale ventures powered by cutting-edge federal and university research.
Our programs include startup studios, accelerators, and internal innovation initiatives backed by agencies like the DOE, DOD, DHS, and NASA. Explore open opportunities and become part of a mission-driven community bringing breakthrough technologies to market.
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Crucible Ignitor
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.
DOE Boost
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).
Crucible Primer
The Crucible Primer 2025 is designed to equip federal researchers with the critical skills, strategies, and frameworks necessary to maximize the impact of their research within the Department of Defense (DoD) and beyond. The program fosters innovation, stakeholder engagement, and commercialization pathways by integrating key topics such as the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Science & Technology Strategy, technology transfer, entrepreneurial mindset, and collaboration opportunities.
