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Commercializing Deeptech for Mission and Market Impact

FedTech is a deep-tech commercialization partner that designs and connects the full lifecycle from discovery to real-world use. We work with government, industry, and founders to de-risk technology transitions, making it clear what needs to happen at each step and who needs to be involved.

Our Services

Trusted by leading corporate innovation, R&D, and strategy teams across Fortune 500 companies and global industry leaders.

At FedTech, we connect breakthrough technology with mission-driven institutions. We accelerate innovation, commercialization and adoption across the public and regulated sectors.

Commercialization Strategy

We transform breakthrough innovations into market-ready ventures through structured validation, positioning, and execution support.

Federal Market 
Access

We connect founders directly with agencies, program offices, and mission stakeholders to validate demand and accelerate deployment.

Non-Dilutive Funding Enablement

We guide teams through federal funding pathways to secure capital without giving up equity.

Turning Breakthrough Ideas into Real-World Impact

Visionary Founders
Startups
Corporates
Governments
Investors

For Visionary
Founders

Navigate SBIR funding, validate agency demand, and position your technology for federal deployment. We help startups break into and scale within the government market.

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Featured Programs

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.

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.

Startup
Acceleration

Structured programs that prepare startups to win government and enterprise contracts.

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Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator

The Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator offers a fast track to collaborate with Northrop Grumman, opening doors to funded pilots, investments, and strategic partnerships.

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.

Massachusetts Climatetech Studio

The Massachusetts Climatetech Studio, a partnership between the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and FedTech, helps entrepreneurs launch new climate technology ventures.

NASA Startup Studio

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.

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 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.

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.

DOE Emerging Tech Studio (DETS)

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.

Corporate & Enterprise Innovation

We help corporations engage emerging technology and de-risk innovation.

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Government
Innovation Programs

We design and deliver innovation programs for federal, state and local agencies.

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Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Lean Startup Training

We partnered with DISA to enhance service adoption and empower employees through lean startup principles and innovation training.

DoD Elevate

DoD Elevate is a year-long training series sponsored by the Defense Laboratories Office (DLE). Elevate equips DoD lab personnel, including tech transfer professionals, with venture-proven techniques in product development, management, and innovation.

Crucible Primer

The Crucible Primer 2025 is designed to equip federal researchers with the critical skills, strategies, and frameworks necessary to maximize the impact of their research within the Department of Defense (DoD) and beyond. The program fosters innovation, stakeholder engagement, and commercialization pathways by integrating key topics such as the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Science & Technology Strategy, technology transfer, entrepreneurial mindset, and collaboration opportunities.

Ecosystem & Capital Enablement

We connect capital, institutions and operators to scale mission-driven innovation.

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Powering the Next Generation of Mission-Driven Companies

FedTech helps innovators turn breakthrough ideas into real-world impact. We provide the guidance, networks, and frameworks needed to navigate early-stage challenges, strengthen commercialization pathways, and scale with confidence.

$5B
+

Funding Raised
by Portfolio Startups

300
+

Technologies
Commercialized

526

Startups
Accelerated

174

Studio companies
Incorporated

28

Global markets
Served

What FedTech clients and partners say

"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
 NASA

"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
U.S. Navy

"FedTech's expertise in technology transfer and commercialization has been a game-changer for our innovation initiatives."

U.S. Army
An xTech Accelerator Official
U.S. Army

"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
Tommy Luginbill - FedTech Advisor

"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
Neurable

"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. The impact is real, and we’re just getting started."

John B. Sanwo
Founder, WearableDose
John B. Sanwo

Upcoming events

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National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Innovation Day

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Innovation Day

NNSA Innovation Day brings together startups, investors, universities, and ecosystem partners for an inside look at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and its national laboratories.

Aug 18, 2026
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension | 3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95054
In-person
2026 DOE Boost Information Sessions

2026 DOE Boost Information Sessions

Join Sandia National Laboratories and FedTech for a virtual information session to learn how you can get involved in the 2026 DOE Boost Program.

Jul 31, 2026
Zoom
Virtual

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