Cohort
SQUADS.

Intensive

An accelerated program that takes your technology from concept to compelling live demonstration — in 3 days. Designed for companies preparing for major acquisition events or competitive demos.

• ◆Day 1: Requirements mapping with active-duty operators
• ◆Day 2: Live demonstration at accredited range
• ◆Day 3: Stakeholder briefing & acquisition debrief
• ◆Post-event: Documentation package

Program

A structured 12-week program that builds the documentation, relationships, and operational evidence needed to enter a Program of Record — or meaningfully advance your current POR position.

• ◆Requirements traceability matrix development
• ◆Program office identification & outreach
• ◆JCTD/OTA strategy development
• ◆Two range days with documentation
• ◆Congressional liaison introduction

Domain

Specialized cohort for companies operating in the counter-unmanned systems space. Combines operator-led scenario design with live UAS defeat exercises at JBLM.

• ◆Counter-UAS threat landscape deep dive
• ◆JBLM range access (detect, ID, defeat)
• ◆DAF and Army program office introductions
• ◆Joint with active operators and S-UAS SMEs
• ◆Technology comparison workshop

Cohort

Built specifically for defense technology founders who are brilliant engineers but new to DoD. An immersive curriculum covering the full acquisition ecosystem — from the outside in.

• ◆DoD structure & acquisition process overview
• ◆Operator engagement & requirements discovery
• ◆SBIR/STTR and OTA navigation
• ◆Prime contractor ecosystem mapping
• ◆Mock program office pitch with feedback
• ◆Mentor network access (6 months post-cohort)