DefenseTech Accelerator
OUR MISSION
HELPING COMPANIES DELIVER INNOVATIVE CAPABILITY TO THE WARFIGHTER
DefenseTech Accelerator
A 12-week accelerator program for early -stage technology companies with innovative products that can be grown and scaled in the defense and commercial markets. Each program cycle consists of five companies who participate without paying any fees or relinquishing equity.
THE GOAL
For 75% of graduates to secure at least one prime contract with the U.S. federal government, secure at least one subcontract with a U.S. federal government prime contractor, partner with at least one prime contractor or OEM, or raise at least $100K in private capital funding within 12 months of their participation.
Program Offerings
The CRP DefenseTech Accelerator matches companies with defense tech advisors to assess the viability of scaling their products within the federal government, coaches to help build and refine a defense specific go-to-market strategy, business development experts and writing specialists to support proposals, and access to an expansive network of product users, customers, and investors.
1:1 Mentor Sessions
The Accelerator curates a tailored list of mentors from a diverse network of current and former executives of early and growth stage startups, OEM product leaders, former U.S. Department of Defense personnel, and seasoned T1 consultants.
Marketing Collateral
Cohorts will develop defense-specific marketing collateral, refine their messaging, branding, and marketing materials to effectively communicate their unique value propositions within the defense industry.
Lunch & Learns
Every week participants will have the opportunity to learn from experts on topics like DoD 101-301, deconstructing successful SBIR proposals, securing government funding, and more.
Weekly Meetings
Cohorts will engage with a team of experienced T1 strategic advisors to develop a comprehensive defense-specific go-tomarket strategy and a tactical business development plan of action for engaging defense customers.
Customer & Investor Intros
Cohorts will present to the Accelerator’s extensive network of defense-focused venture capital firms, private investors, DoD Major Commands, Program Offices, Innovation Labs, OEMs, Prime Contractors, and more.
Fireside Chats
Cohorts will join fireside chats with elite defense tech experts to gain invaluable insights into emerging trends, funding opportunities, and success strategies, boosting their impact in the defense sector.
Scaling Business in North Alabama
“Cummings Research Park is the second largest research park in the country and the fourth largest in the world. It is one of the world’s leading science and technology research parks, with a mixture of Fortune 500 companies, local and international high -tech enterprises, U.S. space and defense agencies, thriving business incubators and competitive highereducation institutions.”
Alabama has a rich 100+ year history in aerospace and currently hosts 61,000+ employees in aerospace and defense industry
Huntsville, AL
2020-2023 SBIR Statistics
$157M
Department of Defense Funding
87%
Most Awarded Location Madison County
WHY HUNTSVILLE?
STRATEGIC LOCATION
PROXIMITY TO KEY DEFENSE AGENCIES
A Hub for Military Innovation and Collaboration
Huntsville, Alabama, known as “Rocket City,” is home to critical federal installations like the 72 different agencies on Redstone Arsenal including the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and the FBI’s 2nd headquarters. This proximity offers startups and small businesses unparalleled access to key defense agencies, facilitating collaborations and contracts. The city's rich history in aerospace and defense technology makes it an ideal environment for innovation in these sectors, offering a unique ecosystem of expertise and opportunities for defense technology and dual -use startups and small businesses.
LEVERAGING HUNTSVILLE’S TECH COMMUNITY
THRIVING TECH ECOSYSTEM
Huntsville boasts a rapidly growing tech community, recognized for its skilled workforce, especially in engineering and computer science. The presence of established defense contractors and a supportive network of tech companies creates a fertile ground for startups to thrive. By situating in Huntsville, startups can leverage this dynamic environment, benefiting from a collaborative atmosphere and access to a pool of highly skilled talent specializing in defense technology.
CAPITALIZING ON ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
FAVORABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Alabama offers a business -friendly environment with attractive incentives, low operational costs, and supportive policies for startups. Huntsville, in particular, provides a cost-effective alternative to traditional tech hubs, with benefits like tax incentives, funding opportunities, and resources specifically tailored for defense and dual-use technology companies. This economic landscape presents a compelling case for startups to establish their presence in Huntsville, maximizing their growth potential and financial sustainability.
By The Numbers
CRP
300 COMPANIES
3,843 ACRES 85%
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
CRP is one of the world’s leading science and technology research parks, including Fortune 500 companies, local and international high-tech enterprises, U.S. space and defense agencies, business incubators and competitive higher-education institutions.
About Cummings Research Park
400 aerospace and defense companies call Huntsville home, with 25 of the top 30 federal government contractors having a presence in the Rocket City. We are ASmartPlace® for aerospace and defense industrial growth and success.
Established in 1962 as an idea during a brainstorming session between Dr. Wernher von Braun and a group of Huntsville community and business leaders, CRP is now home to 300 companies, more than 26,000 employees and 12,000 students in grades 9th through Ph.D. across it’s 3,843 acres. We are driven by science and powered by people. In the Park, 85 percent of our 300 companies are in the aerospace and defense industry, and more than 90 percent of our companies are small businesses.
We are a Community of Innovation harnessing the power of place to ensure the collaboration and innovation enables our companies to succeed.
About Treble One
Delivering innovation to the warfighter
Treble One is a premier aerospace consulting firm with over 20 years’ experience helping companies develop business with the U.S. Department of Defense. Headquartered in Dayton, OH, home to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Research Lab, a $6.9B research, development, test, and evaluation powerhouse for the U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Treble One has regional influence throughout Washington, DC, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, and Huntsville, AL where our team uses its expertise, relationships, and local presence to enhance companies' business development activities with the defense industry, creating partnerships and stakeholder alignment necessary for program success.
Treble One’s mission is to help companies grow their business by applying technology to solve meaningful national security problems, and help both the government and taxpayer maximize the investment of federal research dollars.
By The Numbers
$700M NON-DILUTIVE FUNDING
90%
SECURE GOV CONTRACTS
1,493
JOBS CREATED
In the most recent 3 years, Treble One has worked with 45+ companies to secure $165M in nondilutive funding with an average annual win rate of 74%, averaging $3.7M per company and a total of $363M raised in private funding and 1,493 jobs created.
