Capital Factory connects startups with partners across government and academia, forming a one-stop shop for dual-use innovation.

Fed Supernova connects entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the DoD. When we refer to Fed Supernova as “a force multiplier for defense innovation,” that’s exactly what we mean; this three-day event accelerates defense innovation by creating a unique, once-a-year opportunity for the entire ecosystem to converge with a shared mission in the hottest innovation hub in the country.

For dual-use startups trying to navigate the billions of dollars that the government spends in contract money each year, it can be difficult to evaluate the different opportunities that exist. Capital Factory portfolio companies have received more than $500M in government grants and contracts, and Defense Academy teaches the first steps to pursuing the government customer, from navigating government contracts to engaging with acquisition officers — and more.