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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 colleges 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.

Cohort Announced

The cohort for MTL Defense Accelerator has officially been announced! Learn more about the companies and their innovations here:

  • Analytical AI – Advanced threat detection and data intelligence
  • Lineaj – Secure digital identity and supply chain traceability
  • XO Armor – Smart protective gear for defense and industrial use
  • Generational Systems – AI-powered mission planning tools
  • GuidePad – Tactical navigation and augmented situational awareness

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.

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

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