2025 Impact Report
180+ companies, $5.7B raised, $11.03 returned per $1 invested

We turn federal R&D into companies, contracts, and capabilities.

FedTech is a fully integrated, equity-free deep tech commercialization platform. Since 2015 we've built 180+ companies, run 136+ programs, and seen alumni raise $5.7B.

See how we work

Trusted by federal agencies, national labs, and the corporate partners who buy from them. 120+ federal lab partner relationships and counting.

At FedTech, we design innovation programs for mission-driven organizations. We accelerate innovation, commercialization, and adoption across the public and private markets. Three capabilities drive everything we do.

Full-lifecycle execution

Studios, Accelerators, TABA, Alumni Services: One partner from lab discovery through pilots and fielded use.

Networked across the system

120+ Federal Lab Partners. 480+ Mentors. 600+ Alumni in 47 States and 32 Countries

Outcomes, measured

180+ Companies Built. $5.7B Raised by Alumni. 76% One-Year Survival. $11.03 Returned per $1 Invested.

Turning Breakthrough Ideas from the Lab to the Field

Visionary Founders
Startups
Corporates
Governments
Investors

For Founders

Build a company around vetted federal lab IP, equity-free. We pair entrepreneurs with technology from 120+ federal lab partners, structure customer discovery with the buyers you need to win, and stay with you through Phase II and first fielding. 76% one-year survival rate.

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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.

DOE Boost

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.

eiX Venture Studio

Startup
Acceleration

If you already have a product, we help you land first agency customers, win Phase II SBIRs, and reach fielded use. We're the preferred TABA provider for Army Phase I & II SBIR/STTR and NOAA Phase II awardees.

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Featured Programs

Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator

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

Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator

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.

DOE Boost

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.

Massachusetts Climatetech Studio

NASA Startup Studio

The NASA Colorado Startup Studio is a comprehensive program that matches 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.

NASA Startup Studio

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.

Homeland Security Startup Studio

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.

FedTech Startup Studio

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.

DOE Emerging Tech Studio (DETS)

Corporate & Enterprise Innovation

A capital-efficient alternative to standing up an internal accelerator. We scout emerging technology, run accelerators around your mission needs, and train your innovation operators. Partners include Northrop Grumman, Procter & Gamble, Samsung, IndusBridge Ventures, JETRO, and KIC. Featured programs: Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator · IndusBridge Ventures · KIC Open Innovation

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Featured Programs

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Government
Innovation Programs

We design and run commercialization programs for federal, state, and local agencies — studios, accelerators, SBIR/STTR pipelines, tech scouting, training. 136+ programs delivered since 2015. Active prime work via NASA NOIS3 IDIQ (through 2035), ARL prime IDIQ, GSA MAS (through 2029), and USPS Innovation Services IDIQ.

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Featured Programs

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.

eiX Venture Studio

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.

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Lean Startup 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.

DoD Elevate

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 routes by integrating key topics such as the Office of Naval Research's (ONR) Science & Technology Strategy, technology transfer, entrepreneurial mindset, and collaboration opportunities.

Crucible Primer

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.

DOE Boost

Ecosystem & Capital Enablement

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

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A partner, not a vendor.
From lab discovery to fielded use.

FedTech moves breakthrough science from the lab to the field. We design and connect the full lifecycle: studios, accelerators, TABA, alumni services. So government, industry, and founders can move from lab to mission and market without going it alone.

$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."

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
Santa Clara, CA (details provided upon registration)
In-person
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Innovation Day
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
2026 DOE Boost Information Sessions

Latest insights

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How to Run Your First Deep Tech B2B Pilot Project (And Turn One Opportunity into Many)

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May 28, 2026

How to Run Your First Deep Tech B2B Pilot Project (And Turn One Opportunity into Many)

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FedTech and Sandia National Laboratories Announce the 2026 DOE Boost Venture Building Program: Applications Accepted Until June 26

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May 27, 2026

FedTech and Sandia National Laboratories Announce the 2026 DOE Boost Venture Building Program: Applications Accepted Until June 26

FedTech and Sandia National Laboratories Announce the 2026 DOE Boost Venture Building Program: Applications Accepted Until June 26
SBIR and STTR Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher

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Apr 30, 2026

SBIR and STTR Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher

SBIR and STTR Are Back, But the Bar Is Higher
Hybron, FedTech Program Alum, Closes $25M Oversubscribed Seed Round

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Apr 30, 2026

Hybron, FedTech Program Alum, Closes $25M Oversubscribed Seed Round

Hybron, FedTech Program Alum, Closes $25M Oversubscribed Seed Round

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