Federal Accelerator

Federal
Accelerator

Work with the best. Scale in federal. Transform the Government.

The federal market is massive and notoriously complex. Dcode’s Federal Accelerator gives you the blueprint to break in and scale. We’ve helped hundreds of startups turn federal interest into sustainable revenue to fuel growth.

Dcode has accelerated

250 +

companies in the

federal market.

are now

unicorns.

Correlation or causation? 
We can’t say, but the math is pretty good.

Dcode accelerator companies are backed by the
biggest names in venture capital.

About the Federal Accelerator Program

We condense years of federal expertise into a virtual 8-week structured program that covers the core tenets of the federal market in just 1-2 hours per week. After the program, you’re in Dcode’s community with perpetual access to our experts, monthly market-focused events, and Nexus, our online community platform.

We cover these topics:

Finding the right federal customers
Developing your contracting strategy
Creating your federal-focused sales pitch
Getting to yes with focused selling
Using partners and resellers
Protecting your IP
Building your mentor network

The Dcode Federal Accelerator creates space from the tactical day-to-day demands of building a high-growth public sector business to focus on strategy. The program provides a welcome opportunity to learn from distinguished experts in the field alongside leaders from other emerging companies. ”

Kiley Naas
VP, Public Sector, Rescale

I can’t speak highly enough about Dcode’s program! In 8 weeks, Dcode helped my team catalyze our growth in federal. The first big win is we got in with the NRO - the first US Government contract we handled fully on our own. ”

Aakash Parekh
Chief Commercial Officer, Pixxel

Upcoming Accelerator Cohorts

Cohort 12

Summer 2025

Keynote Session Speakers coming soon!

Cohort 13

Fall 2025

Keynote Session Speakers coming soon!

What to Know

Who is this program for?

Company Stage:

Early-stage founders figuring out the if, when, and how to launch into the federal market
Later-stage leadership teams with little experience selling to the government who now have a federal vertical

Technology:

Dcode’s accelerator is technology-agnostic. If you have a product the government can buy, you’re a fit
Common tech verticals we see: AI, Big Data, Cyber, Energy, Geospatial, Hardware, UAS

How long is the Federal Accelerator Program?

The program is 8 weeks with virtual sessions lasting 1-2 hours per week.

How much does the program cost?

There is a $3,000 one-time fee paid at the time of registration.

What happens at the end of the program?

You’ll retain online access to the learning materials and our Federal Accelerator community platform for life. The community is a great place to connect with other tech companies, as well as tapping into our mentor network to keep progressing in federal!