Defense Accelerator
The Defense Accelerator is a partnership between the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and Treble One, a premier aerospace consulting firm with over 25 years of experience helping companies develop business with the DoD.
The 8-week accelerator program is for early-stage technology companies. Eligible companies can be from across the nation, some that may spin out of Alabama-based HBCU’s and Universities or those breaking into the defense sector with innovative products that can be grown and scaled in the commercial and defense markets.
The accelerator is a no-cost, non-dilutive program selecting five companies to participate and matching companies with national security advisors to assess the viability of scaling their products and/or services 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 Treble One’s expansive network of Department of Defense (DoD) end-users, end-customers, and investors.
Applications Now Closed
Thank you to everyone who applied to the MTL Defense Accelerator! Applications for the 2025 cohort have officially closed. We’re currently reviewing submissions and are excited to announce the selected participants soon.
About the Program
The MTL Defense Accelerator is designed to help startups with dual-use technologies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, mobile application development, and other advanced systems break into the defense sector.
Through hands-on support, access to federal contracting experts, and strategic introductions to defense and government stakeholders, the program empowers innovators to:
- Translate commercial technologies for defense applications
- Navigate complex DoD procurement processes
- Compete for non-dilutive federal funding opportunities
MTL is proud to partner with TrebleOne, a trusted industry leader with a proven track record of helping over 200 companies secure federal contracts and grow within the national security ecosystem.
💥 Mark Your Calendar: Program Kickoff & Networking Reception
Join us as we celebrate the launch of this year’s cohort at our official Kickoff and Networking Reception:
📅 June 5th, 2025
📍 Montgomery, Alabama
This high-energy event will bring together founders, defense leaders, and partners to make meaningful connections and set the tone for an impactful accelerator experience. Register to attend here.
Date | Event |
February 1, 2025 | Program Promotion and Cohort Sourcing |
February 6, 2025 | MTL Success Stories Webinar: Event Page |
February 18, 2025 | Application Window Opens |
April 10, 2025 | MTL DA Webinar: Info Coming Soon |
April 26, 2025 | Application Closes and Selection Committee Convened |
April 27, 2025 | Round 1 Selection Notifications Made |
April 28 - May 1, 2025 | Round 1 Interviews |
May 2, 2025 | Round 2 Selection Notifications Made |
May 5 - 8, 2025 | Round 2 Interviews |
May 9, 2025 | Round 3 Selection Notifications Made |
May 12 - 15, 2025 | Round 3 Interviews |
May 16, 2025 | Final Selections Notified & Invited to MITS |
June 5, 2025 | Kickoff Networking Reception |
August 26, 2025 | Demo Day |
Do you have questions? Send us a note and let’s connect.
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