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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FedTech Startup Studio

Seeking Aspiring and Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
Duration:
16 Weeks

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.

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Crucible Ignitor

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
November 1, 2024
Duration:
15 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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NASA Startup Studio

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
Duration:
16 Weeks

The NASA Colorado Startup Studio is a comprehensive program that matches cutting-edge NASA technologies with teams of entrepreneurs from across the US. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the studio fosters a dynamic and collaborative environment that inspires innovation and drives progress.

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DOE Boost

Seeking Aspiring & Experienced Entrepreneurs
Deadline:
Duration:
16 weeks

DOE Boost links labs, startups, and academia to tackle energy challenges in underserved communities 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 Transitions.

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