How much does Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) invest?

Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.

How much equity does Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) take?

Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.

Where is Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) located and is it in person?

Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) is based in Colorado Springs, CO and runs a hybrid program.

Is Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) still active?

As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) is active.

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Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator)

Defense & Space · Run by Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation · Colorado Springs, CO

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The facts

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Terms model: Non-dilutive
Investment: Not published
Equity taken: Not published
Program length: 6 weeks
Format: Hybrid
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Cohorts per year: 2
Cohort size: Not published
Stage focus: small businesses / early-stage defense space startups
Sub-vertical: space and national-security tech for U.S. Space Force
Demographic focus: Not published
Backers: U.S. Space Force, Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
Notable alumni: Not published

Terms notes: Defense customer-discovery accelerator connecting startups with DoD/Space Force stakeholders (Space Delta 7 AI/ML 'CAAMO' cohort and BMC3I TAP Lab Cohort 4 ran in Spring 2026); 6-week Stage 1 cohort experience. The site does not publish stipend/investment figures or equity terms, so those are null; historically cohorts have been non-dilutive with no equity taken. BMC3I TAP Lab Phase 1 applications, opened at the July 21 to 23, 2026 Mission Catalyst Summit, are now closed. New in Fall 2026: an Investment Readiness Boot Camp (CAIRB; customer AFRL) for pre-Series A space-technology companies with no more than $5M in investment, not focused on government customer discovery; applications ran August 20 to September 16, 2026, the boot camp runs October 12 to 23, 2026 in Colorado Springs, and lodging is provided for 11 nights per company. No next application window was posted as of 2026-09-28.

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Terms in plain English

Catalyst Accelerator is a customer-discovery accelerator, not an investment program. It connects small businesses with U.S. Space Force and Department of Defense stakeholders, subject matter experts, and mission owners through short cohort experiences, such as the six-week Phase 1 of the BMC3I TAP Lab program and topic cohorts like the Spring 2026 Delta 7 AI/ML orchestrator cohort. In fall 2026 it also runs an Investment Readiness Boot Camp that prepares pre-Series A space-technology companies for investors rather than government customers. The program does not publish any stipend or funding figures, and it does not make cash investments or take equity. What you get is stakeholder access, workshops, and business development support aimed at aligning your technology with a real government mission need.

Who this is actually for

Small businesses and early-stage startups building space or national security technology who want direct customer discovery with Space Force and DoD stakeholders in Colorado Springs. Cohorts are organized around specific mission topics, so fit with the current focus area matters more than company stage.

Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) application deadlines

Fall 2026 Investment Readiness Boot Camp (CAIRB): Opens Aug 20, 2026, closes Sep 16, 2026.
Verified Sep 28, 2026Source
BMC3I TAP Lab Phase 1 (six-week Focus Area Cohort Team experience): Not accepting applications.
Verified Oct 1, 2026Source

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) application deadline?: No upcoming application window is published for Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator). We last verified this on Oct 1, 2026.
How much does Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) invest?: Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
How much equity does Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) take?: Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
Where is Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) located and is it in person?: Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) is based in Colorado Springs, CO and runs a hybrid program.
Is Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) still active?: As of our last check on Oct 1, 2026, Catalyst Accelerator (Catalyst Space Accelerator) is active.

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