Catalyst Accelerator

Catalyst Accelerator is a NewSpace-focused defense and national security industry accelerator program powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Space Vehicles Directorate and the United States Space Force. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, its mission is to accelerate the involvement of non-traditional and small technology companies in the national defense ecosystem by providing mentorship, business development, and connections to government and industry partners. The program typically runs for 3 months and focuses on dual-use technologies in areas like space domain awareness, resilient communications, and cybersecurity for space applications. It is hosted by the non-profit Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation (CCTI).