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.
Startup Studios
/ˈstär ˌdəp ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō /
noun
a startup studio builds new ventures from the ground-up; typically by bringing together entrepreneurs, opportunities, resources and tools that enable the creation of a business that's ready to launch
Entrepreneurs (and aspiring entrepreneurs) can apply to any of our startup studios, where they will be paired with a technology developed in a federal or university lab. Over the course of the intense program, entrepreneurs are indoctrinated in the lean startup model, focusing on validating their business models through customer discovery. If the team finds a problem-solution fit and the opportunity is promising, we help launch their venture.
Inland Empire NavalX Tech Bridge's Crucible
Drawing inspiration from the U.S. Marines' 54-hour boot camp challenge, Inland Empire NavalX Tech Bridge's Crucible program fosters grit, critical thinking, and perseverance in entrepreneurial growth across the Inland Empire and Southern California. Crucible bolsters NavalX and Tech Bridge's mission by uniting technology with the region's diverse innovators and promoting tech commercialization.
Massachusetts
Climatetech Studio
Welcome to the Massachusetts Climatetech Studio – the ultimate launchpad for entrepreneurs eager to redefine the climatetech landscape. Here, revolutionary technologies meet ambition, providing an unparalleled opportunity to lead in sustainable innovation, bolstered by extensive resources and the guidance of world-class experts from MassCEC and FedTech.
DOE Emerging Tech Studio
As energy dependency becomes one of the most significant threats we face, the NNSA and the DOE continue to serve as a catalyst for innovation, investing millions of dollars into national laboratories. Throughout the program teams of highly talented entrepreneurs are paired with technologies on the forefront of innovation with the objective of spinning out market-defining startups.
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NASA's Colorado Startup Studio
NASA's Colorado Startup Studio matches cutting-edge NASA technologies with teams of entrepreneurs during an intensive 16-week cohort. Entrepreneurs work closely with mentors, coaches, subject matter experts, and NASA to assess the market viability and commercialization potential of the technologies. Successful teams are given the tools to form new companies, license the technologies, and develop solutions that impact the space sector.
FedTech Startup Studio
After identifying breakthrough tech from federal and university labs, we pair entrepreneurs with a technology that shows promising market potential. Over the course of several months, we walk these teams through the lean startup model, while focusing on the unique aspects of commercializing federally funded technologies. We move fast and validate, pivot, or kill business models.
