Program Overview
MassChallenge has designed an accelerator program to identify entrepreneurs with novel technologies and provide a pathway toward technology development and partnership with BAE Systems through mentorship and curriculum to solve challenges faced by end-users.
The BAE Systems' FAST Labs Team and MassChallenge will select up to six, deep-tech, dual-use startups with a potential solution to solve at least one of the challenges below, aligned with BAE Systems' FAST Labs product lines. Selected startups will be invited to an eight-week, virtual program with curriculum supported by the MassChallenge innovation community and expert mentorship provided through technology leaders from BAE Systems.
Program Benefits
Eligibility Requirements
Challenge Areas
Multi-Domain Capabilities:
Cyber-Physical Superiority
Hypersonics & Autonomous Flight Systems
Microelectronics/Photonics
Materials and Manufacturing
Program Timeline
About BAE Systems
This effort is supported by the BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems Sector, FAST Labs Business Area, Technology Scouting Group:
Electronic Systems produces commercial and defense electronics for flight and engine control, electronic warfare, surveillance, communications, geospatial intelligence, and power and energy management.
FAST LabsTM pushes the limits of what is possible; to create advanced technologies that give our customers the edge they need to win and our employees the chance to change the world.
Technology Scouting group spearheads the company's mission to capitalize on external technology disruption and to increase the speed of innovation. We do this by creating strong, productive partnerships with high-tech businesses, local innovation ecosystems, universities, and investors.
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Questions?
All entrepreneurs are required to create a profile on the MassChallenge Accelerate Platform here in order to apply. Upon completion of a profile, individuals can select this program and begin their application.
For questions, contact Will Magruder, VP of Partnerships.