Overview
We are currently supporting our first cohort of start-up companies and will release an open call for participation in early 2026. However, if you have an immediate need for support, we are accepting new applicants on ongoing basis.
- In-kind support and partnering to capture non-dilutive capital
- Mentorship from defense & industry experts
- Fast-track access to customers in our ecosystem
- Strategic investor introductions
- Post-program commercialization support
Incubator
Looking to accelerate your dual-use or defense-focused startup? Our incubator program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections you need to move from idea to impact.
- Business assessment and gap analysis
- Competitive analysis tools
- Access to shared labs and tools
- Technical mentorship and design review
- Business formation and IP strategy
- Initial DoD and investor outreach
- Demo day events with investors and defense buyers
Accelerator
Our accelerator program is built for growth-stage startups ready to scale into defense and commercial markets. We help refine your strategy, connect with customers, and navigate government contracting to accelerate real-world impact.
- Dual-use product strategy development
- Customer discovery across defense and commercial channels
- Government contracting support (SBIR/STTR, OTA, FAR)
- Demo day events with investors and defense buyers
Resources & Facilities
Our resources and facilities give startups and innovators the infrastructure needed to build, test, and scale advanced technologies. From prototyping to validation, we provide access to secure, high-performance environments designed for dual-use development.
- State-of-the-art prototyping labs
- Cleanrooms
- Trusted fab access via MMEC partners
- Testing & validation equipment
- Secure cloud development environments
Eligibility & Application
We welcome innovators who are ready to advance dual-use microelectronics technologies. Eligibility for our programs is broad but focused on those aligned with our mission and ecosystem.
Our Programs are open to:
- Members of the MMEC
- Participants in any Microelectronics Commons hub
- Non-members via referral or strategic alignment
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