STATION DC launched in July 2024 in partnership with the City of Washington, D.C. Located in Union Market District, STATION DC fosters collaboration between innovators and policymakers in the heart of the nation’s capital.
GOVERNMENT OVERVIEW
Capital Factory connects startups with partners across government and academia, forming a one-stop shop for dual-use innovation.
IT’S THE ONLY PLACE OUTSIDE OF THE PENTAGON WHERE MILITARY LEADERS CAN COLLABORATE ACROSS ALL BRANCHES TO SOLVE TODAY’S MILITARY CHALLENGES AND FUTURE THREATS.
For startups, we help navigate the non-dilutive funding maze and make introductions to our government partners. Co-creation between military innovators, entrepreneurs, world-class technology companies, investors and VCs makes Capital Factory a true catalyst for military modernization.
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
HATS OFF TO OUR GOVERNMENT PARTNERS
AFWERX
Army Applications Laboratory
T2 Command
U.S. Commercial Service
DARPA
Defense Health Agency
Defense Innovation Unit
Marine Innovation Unit
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
United States Office of Special Counsel
Small Business Administration
SOFWERX
SpaceWERX
United States Special Operations Command
Texas Military Department
Center for Dual-Use Innovation
CENTER FOR Dual-Use INNOVATION
The Center for Dual-Use Innovation (CDI) is an unprecedented collaboration between the public and private sectors. It brings together entrepreneurs and government innovators to collaborate and build the future of America’s national security frontier.
CDI opened its doors in early 2019 and has grown to include partners across all military branches. Whether they’re a part of the Army, Air Force, Navy or almost any other federal acronym, military leaders can ditch their uniforms and work collectively. No secret rooms. No classified materials.
To date, Capital Factory portfolio companies have received more than $500 million in non-dilutive funding from government agencies.
STATION DC
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EVENTS
Fed Supernova
Fed Supernova connects entrepreneurs, government, and industry together to collaborate on dual-use solutions that put commercial technology in the hands of the DoW. When we refer to Fed Supernova as “a force multiplier for military innovation,” that’s exactly what we mean; this three-day event accelerates military 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.
EVENTS
Dual-Use Academy
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 Dual-Use Academy teaches the first steps to pursuing the government customer, from navigating government contracts to engaging with acquisition officers — and more.
GET INVOLVED
Howdy! Looking to get involved in our government ecosystem?