Programs designed to accelerate time to market

Beyond our customized, scaleable space and lab offerings, it’s the programs at First Flight Venture Center that set us apart from other incubators. We use our Runway to Success to meet our companies where they are in their business life cycle to improve their probability of success.

We are always looking for new ways to help our members secure funding, meet with mentors, find qualified interns, and develop prototypes of their ideas.

 

Here are some of our key program offerings:

Propeller

Finding the Business Value in New Ideas.

LiftOff

Grant writing assistance with a proven track record of securing non-dilutive funding.

DRIVe

We partner with federal programs to secure funding for businesses focused on health security

Test Flight

Our monthly pitch practice program.

Navigators

Our experienced team of business leaders, scientists and entrepreneurs who are available for consultation.

Wheels UP Accelerator Program

A comprehensive 12-week, cohort-based, sector-focused accelerator for science startups. Working in collaboration with the Biomedical Research and Development Authority (BARDA), the first Wheels UP cohort will accelerate the ability of entrepreneurs to scale disruptive biotechnology and health security solutions.

FAST (Federal and State Technology) Partnership Program

FAST seeks to improve competitive grants and wins for non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs for underserved communities by increasing participation from women-owned, rural-based, and socially economically disadvantaged small businesses.

BUSINESS INCUBATOR

Science and technology-focused early stage companies are eligible to be considered for membership at First Flight.

CAPTAIN’S CIRCLE

First Flight Venture Center’s Captain’s Circle brings together small groups of non-competing entrepreneurs for monthly private discussions with peers, led by a professional facilitator. Structured topics designed to solve problems and share best practices include finance, investments, employee relations, legal considerations, operations, scalability, marketing, and sales.