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:
November 1, 2024
Duration:
16 Weeks (~20hrs/wk)

Drawing inspiration from the U.S. Marines' 54-hour boot camp challenge, and developed in partnership with NavalX's Inland Empire Tech Bridge, Crucible Ignitor is a startup studio that fosters grit, critical thinking, and perseverance in entrepreneurial growth across California and the Pacific Northwest. Ignitor bolsters NavalX and the Tech Bridge Network's mission by uniting technology with the region's diverse innovators and promoting critical technology commercialization.

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Homeland Security Startup Studio

Seeking Experienced & Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
January 15, 2025
Duration:
16 Weeks

The Homeland Security Startup Studio by FedTech brings entrepreneurial minds and scientific innovation together to foster global impact. Focused on promoting DHS S&T-funded technologies originating from university labs, federal labs, and FFRDCs, this platform connects entrepreneurs with cutting-edge tech to evaluate and actualize its potential for commercialization. It's a collaborative environment where new ventures are crafted to address the pressing needs of homeland security, serving both government and commercial sectors.

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Foundry

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
July 1, 2024
Duration:
16 weeks

Foundry is a National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) program powered by FedTech. NSIN is a program office within the U.S. Department of Defense that seeks to build networks of innovators that generate new solutions to national security problems.

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DOE Boost

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
July 10, 2024
Duration:
16 weeks

Funded by the DOE Technology Commercialization Fund, Boost links labs, startups, and academia to tackle energy challenges in underserved communities using DOE technologies.

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