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About the Program
The Northrop Grumman Technology Accelerator offers a fast track to collaborate with Northrop Grumman, opening doors to funded pilots, investments, and strategic partnerships.
Program Highlights
- Receive guidance from experienced mentors within Northrop Grumman
- Engage in hands-on sessions focused on technology integration
- Learn from FedTech's experience coaching over 200 startups in their pursuit of the DoW as a customer
- Gain access to a wide range of resources, including venture capitalists, integration partners, and DoW connections
A Deeper Dive
Northrop Grumman is a leader in tech, focused on global security and human discovery. Their pioneering solutions equip customers with the capabilities to connect, advance, and protect the U.S. and its allies. Driven by a shared purpose to solve their customers' toughest problems, their 90,000 employees redefine possible every day.
Eight startups and small businesses will be selected to participate in the 11-week accelerator program with mentorship, education, and business development guidance from Northrop Grumman and FedTech. Selected companies will receive skilled mentorship and support from Northrop Grumman's experienced team, participate in comprehensive technology integration strategy sessions, and gain invaluable insights for pursuing the Department of War as a customer.
In addition, entrepreneurs will gain access to FedTech's broad network of DoW connections, venture capital firms, and integration partners, providing them with the necessary resources to attain their goals and propel their businesses to new heights.
Successful teams will have the opportunity to explore potential collaboration opportunities with Northrop Grumman.
What participants get
Guidance from Experienced Mentors within Northrop Grumman
Hands-on Sessions Focused on Technology Integration
Institutional Network Access
Gain direct access to FedTech's network of federal agencies, research institutions, and government-backed innovation programs: including partners across DHS, NASA, and the Department of Energy. Participants are connected to the decision-makers, procurement leads, and mission owners who can take your technology from promising to deployed.
Partners
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Frequently asked questions
Are program sessions covered by any confidentiality protections?
Yes. The NDA you sign with Northrop Grumman before the program covers your participation in program activities, including SME sessions, advocate matching, and the leadership pitch.
Does acceptance commit me to a funded pilot, investment, or vendor relationship with Northrop Grumman?
No. Any pilots, investments, joint ventures, or vendor arrangements are separate and would be negotiated with NGC during or after the program.
Does the program charge a fee or take equity?
No. There is no participation fee and no equity requirement.
Does the program give Northrop Grumman any rights to my IP?
No. Participation does not transfer any IP rights, licenses, options, or claims to NGC or FedTech. Any IP arrangements are separate, voluntary, and negotiated directly between your company and NGC as part of the specific engagement or contract you pursue with them. FedTech is not involved in that process.
Who sees my application materials, how are they handled, and does anyone acquire rights to them?
Both FedTech and Northrop Grumman will review your materials. Submitting an application does not grant either organization any license or right to use, copy, or commercialize what you submit. That said, both parties will have access, so do not upload proprietary, confidential, or controlled documents — including IP, trade secrets, or CUI. Questions about data retention and handling can be directed to FedTech.
Will I need to sign any agreements to participate?
There is no program participation agreement. Companies selected for the program will be asked to sign an NDA with Northrop Grumman (NG) before program activities begin. NG handles that process directly with selected companies.