{"id":41491,"date":"2025-01-06T19:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T19:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/?page_id=41491"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T18:58:04","slug":"accelerator-alley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sofweek.org\/accelerator-alley\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerator Alley"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Accelerator Alley<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Unveiled at SOF Week 2025, this opportunity was designed to showcase early-stage and emerging technologies to the SOF ecosystem with the opportunity to engage directly with SOF service members, acquisition leaders, and industry peers. Vendors were selected based on an application and selection process; 18 were selected in 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Continued Growth in 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The success of 2025 laid the groundwork for an expanded Accelerator Alley in 2026, with additional space, programming, and networking events to further spotlight disruptive capabilities. The increased space in 2026 will allow for increased pitch opportunities and new networking receptions. Expected participants include Army xTech, NATO DIANA, and more!

When Is Accelerator Alley Open?<\/strong>
Tuesday, 19 May: 0900 – 1700
Wednesday, 20 May: 0900 – 1500<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Application Timeline<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n
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20 OCT:<\/strong> Application Form Launches
9 JAN:<\/strong> Deadline to Submit Applications
19 JAN:<\/strong> Notifications Sent to Selected Applicants
2 FEB:<\/strong> Deadline to Accept Opportunity<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Applying organizations must have met the following criteria<\/strong>:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n