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Accelerate ALX

Accelerate ALX

Free to participate; no equity taken. Program is backed by $200,000 in city funding for 2026.

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Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 30, 2026. Check alexandriaecon.org for the next round.

AMOUNT

Free to participate; no equity taken. Program is backed by $200,000 in city funding for 2026.

AMOUNT

Free to participate; no equity taken. Program is backed by $200,000 in city funding for 2026.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 30, 2026. Check alexandriaecon.org for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 30, 2026. Check alexandriaecon.org for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Accelerator

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be based in Alexandria, VA and building in one of the program's target sectors.

You must be based in Alexandria, VA and building in one of the program's target sectors.

Eligible sectors include artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, defense, quantum computing, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services. There are no stated revenue or funding stage requirements beyond being an early-stage company.

Eligible sectors include artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, defense, quantum computing, energy, aerospace, robotics, and computer services. There are no stated revenue or funding stage requirements beyond being an early-stage company.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Up to 15 startups will be selected for this inaugural cohort.

This is the first-ever cohort, so there is no prior acceptance rate to reference. The geographic restriction to Alexandria-based founders limits the applicant pool, which may improve relative odds compared to national accelerators.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm Alexandria-based eligibility and sector fit — 30 minutes

  2. Submit application at alexandriaecon.org — 1–3 hours

WORTH KNOWING

The accelerator is operated by FedTech, which has run over 130 accelerators and whose alumni have raised more than $5 billion—the operator brings real infrastructure, even though this is Alexandria's inaugural program.

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