StartupSoftware & SaaS+ Hardware & ManufacturingAcceleratorNon-dilutive
DAV Patriot Boot Camp
Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
24-40 hours (3-day intensive + follow-up)
Admittance criteria
Application + Interview
Funding type
In-KindNon-dilutive
Delivery mode
In-Person
Academic backing
Moderate
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Vets, military-affiliated founders, and spouses building for-profit businesses. Free 3-day intensive plus year-round programming.
Award
Free intensive cohort + $10,000 in cash prizes via live pitch contest
Deadlines
Annual · Spring and fall cohorts; check site for application window
Notes
Now operated by DAV. Originally Techstars-affiliated. Strong for tech-leaning vet founders.
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