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For Visionary FoundersBuild a company around vetted federal lab IP equity-free
For StartupsWin first agency customers and Phase II contracts
For CorporationsScout, accelerate, and adopt emerging technology
For GovernmentAccelerate mission outcomes through studios, accelerators, SBIR pipelines, and more
FedTech VentureMatchConnect deep tech ventures with aligned capital
Technical & Business Assistance (TABA)Preferred TABA Provider for Army Phase I & II SBIR/STTR Awardees
Visionary Founders
Empowering Visionary Founders to Bring Innovation To Life
FedTech runs equity-free studios and accelerators that pair entrepreneurs with vetted federal lab technology, structured customer discovery, and the network needed to land first agency customers. 76% one-year survival rate. $5.7B raised by alumni.
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Trusted by deep tech and dual-use founders commercializing breakthrough IP from federal and university labs.
Accelerators
Turn Federal R&D Into a Company, Contract, or Capability
Entrepreneurs can apply to FedTech’s startup studios to build companies around vetted technologies from federal and university labs.
Through partnerships with agencies like DHS, NASA, and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, participants gain mentorship, resources, and support to commercialize breakthrough innovations.
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Impact
The Track Record
2145
Inventors Trained
656
Ventures Accelerated
73%
Startup Survival Rate
295
Advisors & Mentors
$5B
Funding Raised by Portfolio Firms
154
Ecosystem Partners
The FedTech Advantage
The Edge for Deep Tech Founders
FedTech equips deep tech founders with the mentorship, networks, and tools to turn breakthrough research into scalable, mission-ready ventures. Access institutional R&D, connect with government buyers, and accelerate your path to impact.
Access to federal and institutional R&D technologies
Direct connections to government and enterprise buyers
Hands-on mentorship focused on commercialization
Proven track record with deep tech startups
What FedTech clients and partners say
"FedTech played a real role in accelerating Hybron at a critical stage for us. The Crucible program gave us exposure to parts of the defense ecosystem that are otherwise very difficult to access. A lot of the relationships we built have continued well beyond the program and directly contributed to where we are now."
Brennan Lieu
Hybron Technologies
"With the help of FedTech, we’re providing tools to accelerate commercialization of NASA technologies while potentially helping create new businesses in Ohio and across the country."
NASA
A NASA T2X Executive
"It’s an engaging, highly innovative program. The benefit for Carderock is that we're exposing our scientists and engineers to a new way of thinking about how they interact with companies and get their technology to the point where it's usable by the Navy."
U.S. Navy
A Naval Surface Warfare Center Official
"FedTech's expertise in technology transfer and commercialization has been a game-changer for our innovation initiatives."
U.S. Army
An xTech Accelerator Official
"As someone who was born and raised here, and who has spent a long time working in technology, economic development, and community-building—it’s incredibly exciting to see a program like this taking shape locally. To my knowledge, nothing like this has ever been rolled out in my home county before. It’s great to see the direction things are heading."
Tommy Luginbill - FedTech Advisor
Montgomery County, MD Technology Innovation Fund and Montgomery County, MD Founders Fund
"FedTech was vital to refining Neurable's presentation, narrative, and overall understanding of how to work with the DoD. But most excitingly, we've accepted for our very first Phase II [SBIR]! This is a direct result of our most recent Phase I engagement with FedTech and I am beyond thankful"
Neurable
NSIN Foundry Alumni Company and SBIR Recipient
"From day one, this community has believed in our mission and pushed us to execute with precision. Thank you to the entire FedTech team for the incubation, the continued support, and the doors you consistently help open."
John B. Sanwo
Founder, WearableDose
FedTech's program is going to provide us a really good environment to learn how the technologies are going to contribute to different types of innovation.
ICL
"FedTech's unique access to emerging technologies and proven commercialization expertise has significantly accelerated our innovation initiatives."
BAE Systems
FedTech has proven to be a valuable asset in our company’s ability to navigate the unknown military environment. They have identified excellent mentors and staff to make introductions, facilitate face-to-face meetings, and insight into their development processes.
An Accelerator Participant
"FedTech's programming was new paradigm for us, a new mindset. But it's a growth area and you have to be willing to plow through it."
A Fortune 500 Firm
An Internal Innovation Program Participant
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eiX Venture Studio
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eiX Venture Studio
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Exchange (eiX) Venture Studio pairs teams of entrepreneurs with advanced energy technology from universities and federal laboratories, and the support needed to determine whether and how it can become a business. The technologies entering the program are selected for their commercial potential, so participants are not starting from scratch. They are starting with a technology that has been chosen as a credible foundation to build from. Teams that validate a path to market have the opportunity to license the underlying IP and incorporate.
Crucible Accelerator
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Crucible Accelerator
Eight weeks to close the gap between your technology and a DoW customer. No equity, no fees. Twelve companies.
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DOE Boost
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DOE Boost
DOE Boost is an 18-week startup studio, led by Sandia National Laboratories and powered by FedTech, that matches entrepreneurs with technologies developed in U.S. Department of Energy laboratories to address energy challenges affecting American communities.
Homeland Security Startup Studio
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Homeland Security Startup Studio
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 vetted federal lab 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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