VENTURE STUDIO · COMPETITIVE PRIZE
FedTech
eiX Venture Studio
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THE INSTITUTION
What is FedTech?
FedTech is a venture-building organization that commercializes technology from federal laboratories, universities and corporate research.
It matches entrepreneurs with inventions and guides teams through validation and company formation.
FedTech was founded in 2015 to commercialize inventions originating in US federal laboratories and connect technical IP with entrepreneurial teams.
It operates through government and corporate partnerships rather than publishing a conventional venture-fund AUM number.
Projects have covered defense, energy, climate, aerospace, health and advanced manufacturing technologies licensed from participating laboratories.
The Energy I-Corps-style routes and related studios vary by sponsoring agency and cohort. Applicants must confirm the active challenge, citizenship rules and ownership terms on the current official notice.
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THE PEOPLE
Who leads FedTech and this program?
Ben Solomon
Founder and Managing Partner
Founded FedTech and leads its technology-commercialization platform.
The public eiX page presents a studio team rather than naming one permanent program director.
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THE PROGRAM
What is eiX Venture Studio?
eiX brings founders together with licensable technology and supports customer discovery, licensing and venture formation.
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WHO IT IS FOR
Who should consider it?
- Entrepreneurs interested in science and deep tech
- Teams willing to build around partner technology
- Applicants able to complete the studio schedule
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SUPPORT
What do you get?
- Free venture-studio support
- Technology access and commercialization coaching
- A competitive $50,000 final prize pool
Do not misread this
The $50K is a competition pool, not funding guaranteed to every selected team. Registration is closed.
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PUBLIC EVIDENCE
What does the public record show?
Projects have covered defense, energy, climate, aerospace, health and advanced manufacturing technologies licensed from participating laboratories.
How to read this evidence
Examples show institutional or program history. They do not predict admission, funding, ownership terms or outcomes for a new applicant.
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APPLICATION
How do you apply?
- Wait for registration to reopen
- Apply to the studio
- Match with technology and validate a market
- Compete in the final pitch
DNA Future research note. This is an independent editorial profile based on official sources. Program terms and availability can change; the institution’s current materials take precedence.
Last reviewed · 13 October 2026