Defensetech accelerator
Program overview
The CRP DefenseTech Accelerator is a 12-week program for early-stage tech companies with scalable products for defense and commercial markets. Each cohort includes five companies that participate without fees or equity loss.
Participants are paired with defense tech advisors to assess federal market fit, coaches to shape go-to-market strategies, experts to support business development and proposals, and access to a broad network of users, customers, and investors.
Learn more about our cohort 2 companies below. Read news release.
1:1 Mentor Sessions
The Accelerator curates a tailored list of mentors from a diverse network of current and former executives of early and growth stage startups, OEM product leaders, former U.S. Department of Defense personnel, and seasoned T1 consultants.
Weekly Meetings
Cohorts will engage with a team of experienced T1 strategic advisors to develop a comprehensive defense-specific go-to- market strategy and a tactical business development plan of action for engaging defense customers.
Marketing Collateral
Cohorts will develop defense-specific marketing collateral, refine their messaging, branding, and marketing materials to effectively communicate their unique value propositions within the defense industry.
Customer & Investor Intros
Cohorts will present to the Accelerator’s extensive network of defense-focused venture capital firms, private investors, DoD Major Commands, Program Offices, Innovation Labs, OEMs, Prime Contractors, and more.
Lunch & Learns
Every week participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts on topics like DoD 101-301, deconstructing successful SBIR proposals, securing government funding, and more.
Fireside Chats
Cohorts will join fireside chats with elite defense tech experts to gain invaluable insights into emerging trends, funding opportunities, and success strategies, boosting their impact in the defense sector.
KEY PROGRAM SUCCESS METRICS
Within 12 months of participation, 75% of graduates will:
- Secure at least one prime contract with the U.S. federal government
- Secure at least one subcontract with a U.S. federal government prime contractor
- Partner with at least one prime contractor or OEM
- Raise at least $100K in private capital funding
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Erin Koshut
Executive Director,
Cummings Research Park
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