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Applications for the 2026 cohort open in May!
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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.
2026 Focus Areas
→ Advanced Manufacturing, Production Scale-Up, and Sustainment
→ Electrified Aircraft Systems, Power, and Propulsion
→ Resilient Communications, Mission Systems, and Enabling Subsystems
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 programmes: 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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