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Last cycle closed May 29. The next deadline hasn't been announced yet.
Technology Ecosystem Fund
The Technology Ecosystem Fund funds organizations that support the creation, incubation, acceleration, relocation, and growth of DC technology companies.
About this program
The FY26 Technology Ecosystem Fund provides grant funding to organizations that support Washington, DC's technology ecosystem. Eligible projects may include incubator, accelerator, or venture studio programs; technology sector events and convenings; workforce development; upskilling; investor network training; and other ecosystem-building support for founders, startups, and technology companies in priority sectors such as defense, healthcare, deep tech, AI, aerospace, space, and fintech.
Eligibility
Entrepreneurial support organizations, private or nonprofit organizations, universities, or programs supporting DC technology companies and the local technology ecosystem.
Requirements
- Applicant must propose a project supporting Washington, DC technology companies or the technology ecosystem.
- Project must fit an eligible funding stream such as accelerator programming, technology events, or ecosystem support.
- Programming must support entrepreneurs, founders, technologists, researchers, or companies in priority technology sectors.