Defense Hardtech Accelerator Program
Michigan
Accelerator
Southfield
Provides support and resources to companies with promising solutions for both military and commercial applications. The program’s mission is to rapidly advance the technical maturity of these innovations and initiate domestic manufacturing, addressing critical national security needs and bridging supply chain gaps essential for U.S. resilience.
Key Information
- Benefits:
- Business Development: Access to tailored business strategies and market connections to facilitate defense and commercial growth.
- Product Demonstration: Opportunities for showcasing innovations to key defense and industry stakeholders, improving visibility and credibility.
- Accelerate Time to Market: Resources and guidance that streamline the development and launch processes, enabling faster market entry.
- Defense Requirements Support: Through our network of specialized partners, participating companies gain access to resources and guidance on meeting defense industry standards, including cybersecurity and quality requirements.
- Financial Assistance: Eligibility for up to $250,000 in pilot funding to support highpotential projects.
- Engineering Assistance: Technical expertise to optimize product design, performance, and manufacturability.
- Prototyping: Access to stateoftheart facilities and expertled prototyping support.
- Marketing: Strategic support for positioning and promoting products in both defense and broader commercial sectors.
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