MACH37
MACH37™ is a start-up accelerator designed to facilitate the creation of the next generation of cyber product companies.
MACH37 at a glance
| Address | Tysons, VA, United States |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 6 standing programmes |
| Official website | www.mach37.com |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at MACH37, separate from the funding calls above.
MACH37 Cyber Accelerator®
AcceleratorRuns a 12-week virtual accelerator program for early-stage cyber startups, including those in AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and IoT.
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The program emphasizes Agile Entrepreneurship, Bridging Ecosystems, Problem Solving, Tech Discovery, and Wellbeing. Participating companies may have the opportunity to explore potential financial investment services through VentureScope® and gain access to a network of experienced investors, funding resources, and tailored support to help secure capital. The program is virtual and caters to global startups.
U.S. Cyber Accelerator
AcceleratorA virtual accelerator program based in Washington, D.C., for companies aiming to enter the U.S. market.
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This virtual program is designed for companies aiming to enter the U.S. market in the near term, leveraging Washington, D.C.'s tech and startup ecosystem, which has a strong emphasis on cybersecurity, defense technology, and regulated industries. The region also benefits from access to venture capital and robust innovation networks. It is virtual and caters to global startups.
European Cyber Accelerator
AcceleratorA virtual accelerator program located in the Netherlands, tailored for companies seeking to enter the European market.
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This is MACH37’s newest virtual program, tailored for companies seeking to enter the European market. The Netherlands is a pivotal startup and tech hub within Europe, known for its strategic location, supportive ecosystem, and international perspective. It is virtual and caters to global startups.
Cyber Pre-Accelerator
FellowshipA pre-accelerator option for companies not yet ready for a fast-paced accelerator, focusing on business fundamentals.
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This program helps companies reach a point where they can realize the most benefit from an accelerator experience. It focuses on business fundamentals, including creating a vision, value proposition, company formation, building a team, and entrepreneur wellbeing. It is virtual and caters to global startups.
Growth Stage Accelerator
AcceleratorA customized acceleration program for cyber startups at the growth stage.
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MACH37® is currently piloting this program for cyber startups pushing to the next level. It is customized per company around their specific needs, assisting with establishing culture, leadership & management skills, running their business, expanding customer sets, scaling solutions, and securing the next rounds of financing. It is virtual and caters to global startups.
Offers a comprehensive program of tools and resources for organizations to run customized versions of the MACH37® accelerator internally.
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This platform is designed to support the end-to-end needs of innovation ecosystems, covering lifecycle management from dealflow generation to performance tracking. It is customizable for unique applications and organizational cultures, such as the Air Force’s Refinery program, and incorporates innovation methodology and a portfolio approach to ensure agility and impact.
Incubation tracks
The routes into MACH37, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACH37 Cyber Accelerator®A 12-week virtual program for early-stage startup companies developing cyber related products and services, also seeking companies in artificial Intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, quantum computing, encryption, space, cyber physical systems, Internet of things, industrial controls. Virtual and caters to global startups. | Acceleration | — | expanding networks, learning key business approaches, seeking investment, Agile Entrepreneurship, Bridging Ecosystems, Problem Solving, Tech Discovery, Wellbeing, financial investment services through VentureScope®, access to a network of experienced investors, funding resources, tailored support to help secure capital |
| U.S. Cyber AcceleratorA virtual program based in Washington, D.C., designed for companies aiming to enter the U.S. market, benefiting from access to venture capital and robust innovation networks. Virtual and caters to global startups. | Acceleration | — | — |
| European Cyber AcceleratorMACH37’s newest virtual program, located in the Netherlands, tailored for companies seeking to enter the European market. Virtual and caters to global startups. | Acceleration | — | — |
| Cyber Pre-AcceleratorAn option to help companies not quite ready for a fast-paced accelerator to focus on business fundamentals and prepare for an accelerator experience. Virtual and caters to global startups. | Pre-incubation | — | Creating Your Vision, Value Proposition, Company Formation, Building Your Team, Wellbeing |
| Growth Stage AcceleratorA currently piloting, customized program for cyber startups at the growth stage, leveraging MACH37® resources. Virtual and caters to global startups. | Acceleration | — | Establishing Culture, Leadership & Management Skills, Running Your Business, Expanding Your Customer Set, Scaling Your Solution, Securing the Next Rounds of Financing |
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About MACH37
MACH37® is a cyber accelerator program for early-stage startup companies developing cyber-related products and services, including those in AI, machine learning, quantum computing, encryption, space communication, cyber physical systems, industrial controls, and IoT. It runs virtual programs for global startups, with specialized tracks for market entry into the U.S. (based in Washington, D.C.) and Europe (Netherlands). The accelerator offers support in network expansion, business approaches, investment readiness, and founder wellbeing, leveraging a network of 400+ mentors. It also provides a pre-accelerator for business fundamentals and a growth stage accelerator for scaling solutions and securing financing, with access to investors and funding resources. MACH37 further offers an "Accelerator-as-a-Platform™" for organizations to implement internal innovation programs.
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Frequently asked questions about MACH37
What does MACH37 do?
MACH37® is a cyber accelerator program for early-stage startup companies developing cyber-related products and services, including those in AI, machine learning, quantum computing, encryption, space communication, cyber physical systems, industrial controls, and IoT.
Where is MACH37 located?
MACH37 is located at Tysons, VA, United States.
What programs does MACH37 run?
MACH37 runs MACH37 Cyber Accelerator®, U.S. Cyber Accelerator, European Cyber Accelerator and Cyber Pre-Accelerator, among others.
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