Accelerator Programme

As a principal supplier of best-in-class maritime defence technology, FMD is well-positioned to recognize and foster pioneering solutions that have the potential to solve challenges faced by the industry. This program will help us identify and apply emerging technologies with mission-critical applications to the maritime defence market.

The Accelerator Programme is aimed at technology companies developing products or services with maritime defence applications. It has a flexible structure that can be adapted to suit the specific needs and timelines of the start-ups and projects it supports.

Si vous êtes intéressé, veuillez utiliser le formulaire de candidature pour l'accélérateur. Une fois que vous aurez soumis votre demande, l'équipe FMD l'examinera et vous contactera pour vous faire savoir si votre demande a été approuvée.

Each company’s programme length will differ depending on its development needs. A programme can last as few as three months and as long as several years.

The Accelerator Programme is open to eligible entrepreneurs and technology companies with a great idea, product or application, and an appetite to work with us and benefit from our expertise and relationship with all navies

Applicants don’t need to have prior maritime defence industry experience. In fact, one of the benefits of the Accelerator Programme is that we will leverage our relationships with navies and others to introduce your technology to these key target audiences when it reaches a predetermined stage of development.

We want to develop hardware and software technology to support marine autonomous and unmanned programmes, system efficiency software and technology, and augmented and mixed reality collaboration tools and software.

Les candidats doivent disposer d'un plan d'entreprise détaillé, mais leur niveau d'expérience en matière d'entreprise sera évalué individuellement. Si l'innovation est susceptible de prendre de l'ampleur, un financement, ou un processus pour l'obtenir, doit être en place.

If you’re ready to take your defence startup or small business to the next level, apply now for our Accelerator Programme. We’re looking for the next generation of defence innovators and we want you to be a part of it.
Submit an application

Applications for the Accelerator Programme are accepted year-round. Acceptance into the programme will be determined by the type of technology you are developing and the availability of resources that we can dedicate to your specific needs.

La procédure d'examen varie en fonction du nombre de candidatures reçues.

An FMD representative will notify you once your application has been reviewed and if you were selected for the programme.

There is not a predetermined number of companies that may participate in the Accelerator Programme. The number will fluctuate based on the availability of resources.

Une fois qu'une demande a été acceptée, FMD sélectionne le membre de l'équipe approprié au sein de notre centre d'excellence technologique pour travailler avec l'entreprise et entame une réunion stratégique en face à face afin de définir les objectifs, les besoins et les processus. Cette réunion sera suivie d'interactions régulières avec le membre de l'équipe FMD. Des mises à jour ou des évaluations technologiques, généralement tous les trimestres, seront effectuées pour déterminer les progrès réalisés.

Each programme is customised to meet your specific needs. All programmes will have an assigned team member from our Technology Center of Excellence. Additional resources may include access to FMD technical experts and our worldwide services network, brand exposure opportunities and marketing support and route to market advice and support.

La FMD peut offrir des possibilités d'exposition de la marque et un soutien marketing. En outre, nous fournirons des voies d'accès au marché. Les types spécifiques d'exposition et de soutien seront déterminés individuellement.

Presuming that involvement with the Accelerator Programme is enabling the company to meet its objectives, you may be invited to participate in our Technology Innovation Day or related trade shows and industry events. This provides an opportunity to introduce and demonstrate technology among target customers, including Navy representatives. As appropriate, the technology may also be demonstrated in the FMD booth at trade shows and industry events.

Investing in participating companies or technologies is not part of the Accelerator Programme. This programme is designed to provide teaming opportunities and exposure to target audiences.

Tous les participants sont tenus de respecter la charte et le code de conduite de l'accélérateur FM Defense. Ces documents vous seront communiqués une fois que votre candidature aura été approuvée. Au-delà, toute obligation sera déterminée mutuellement dans le cadre de votre contrat avec l'Accélérateur FM Defense.

There is no cost to participate in the Accelerator Programme.

No, working from an FMD location is not required to participate in the Accelerator Programme. FMD may provide you with space as needed and as available.

The time required for this programme will be determined on a case-by-case basis. You will be required to participate in regular check-ins with your FMD team member and abide by any requirements outlined in your programme contract. Beyond that, you will take away from the programme as much as you put into it.

FMD will provide advice and support for your route to market. Beyond that, FMD’s involvement with your technology after completing the Accelerator Programme will be determined individually.

You can send an email to FM.Marketing@FMDefense.com