FedTech Startup Studio
Seeking Aspiring and Experienced Entrepreneurs
About the Program
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.
Overview
The FedTech Startup Studio helps create and launch technology-focused ventures. This year FedTech Startup Studio is focused on Future of Health Security and Advanced Manufacturing. Learn how the FedTech Startup Studio helped launch technology focused ventures by leveraging an extensive portfolio of intellectual property across the Federal and University laboratory networks.
Tech Focus Areas
- Simpler, Safer Lung Support for Severe ARDS Patients
- Pathogen Agnostic NGS-based Diagnostic Technologies
- Digital Health Tools for Pandemic Preparedness
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Lab at Home
- Host based-Tx focused on ARDS mitigation
- Diagnostics for Infection Severity/Clinical Management
We were excited to have the opportunity to evaluate the commercial potential of some of the most innovative technologies in America. Through our participation in the FedTech Startup Studio program, we were able to identify a niche market and incorporate a company to begin the commercialization process of a patented technology.
A Deeper Dive
Bootcamp (Single Day Event)
Before diving into the program, experience a weekend of orientation to learn about the program, understand your technology, and explore team formation with your coaches, mentors, and inventors
Phase I Workshops (Two Months)
The goal of this phase is to validate problem-solution fit. Teams delve into possible use cases and generate a market assessment through stakeholder interviews.
Phase II Workshops (Two Months)
The goal of this phase is to form a company and begin the process of establishing a formal relationship through licensing agreements.
Pitch Day (Single Day Event)
A culmination of the FedTech Startup Studio featuring keynote speeches, finalist pitches, networking and non-cash prizes for the top teams.