{"id":3889,"date":"2025-05-16T07:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/?page_id=3889"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:55:11","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/","title":{"rendered":"Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"\" class=\"cta cta--two-rows section--hero section--no-padding-top section--no-padding-bottom\" style=\"\">    <div class=\"cta__padding contain-grid\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/AdobeStock_202746337-1.jpg);\">\n        <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"row\">\n                        <div class=\"col-mb-6\">\n                            <div class=\"cta__container\">\n                                <div class=\"cta__top\">\n                                    <div class=\"cta__title\"><h1>INNOVATION CORRIDOR DEFENSE ACCELERATOR<\/h1>\n<p>Where Defense Tech Startups Meets Real Markets<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/apply-now\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Application<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-time\">\n<p>Applications Open:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><div class=\"hurrytimer-cdt hurrytimer-cdt--4557 hurrytimer-campaign hurryt-loading hurrytimer-campaign-4557\" data-config=\"{&quot;id&quot;:4557,&quot;run_in_background&quot;:false,&quot;sticky&quot;:false,&quot;product_ids&quot;:[],&quot;actions&quot;:[{&quot;id&quot;:1,&quot;redirectUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;message&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;coupon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;wcStockStatus&quot;:&quot;instock&quot;}],&quot;template&quot;:&quot;&lt;div class=\\&quot;hurrytimer-timer-block hurrytimer-cdt__dur\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;hurrytimer-timer-digit hurrytimer-cdt__time\\&quot;&gt;%D&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;hurrytimer-timer-label hurrytimer-cdt__label\\&quot; 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&gt;secs&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&quot;,&quot;methods&quot;:[1,2],&quot;mode&quot;:&quot;one_time&quot;,&quot;sticky_bar_hide_timeout&quot;:7,&quot;recurr&quot;:false,&quot;timeToNextRecurrence&quot;:0,&quot;isRegular&quot;:true,&quot;endDate&quot;:1787270400000}\" ><div class=\"hurrytimer-cdt__headline hurrytimer-headline\">Applications Open:<\/div><div class=\"hurrytimer-cdt__inner hurrytimer-timer\"><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"cta__subtitle\"><div class=\"partner-logos\">\n<ul class=\"partner-logos__list\">\n<li class=\"partner-logos__item partner-logos__item--partners\">\n      <span class=\"partner-logos__title\">PARTNERED WITH<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-logos__group\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hayscaldwelledp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"partner-logos__link\"><br \/>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"partner-logos__img partner-logos__img--hays\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/HCEDP-1_Nero_AI_Background_Remover_transparent.png\" alt=\"Hays Caldwell EDP\" \/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"partner-logos__item partner-logos__item--powered\">\n      <span class=\"partner-logos__title\">POWERED BY<\/span><\/p>\n<p>      <a href=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"partner-logos__link\"><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"partner-logos__img partner-logos__img--starburst\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/07\/HORIZWhiteStar_WhiteText.png\" alt=\"Starburst\" \/><br \/>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"cta__bottom\">\n                                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"cta__link cta__link--two-rows\"><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"col-mb-6\"><\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"text-counter section--no-padding-top\" style=\"defaultBG\">    <div class=\"text-counter__single\">\n        <div class=\"text-counter__image-stopper contain-grid\">\n            <div class=\"container-fluid\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"col-mb-12\">\n                                <div class=\"text-counter__text text-counter__text--left\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-counter__container\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"text-counter__title\"><h2>About <strong>ICDA<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"text-counter__description\"><p><strong>A FAST TRACK TO GO-TO-MARKET WITH THE DEFENSE ECOSYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator (ICDA)<\/strong> helps high-potential defense startups turn breakthrough technology into real industry adoption by preparing them to rapidly validate their technology and engage with channel <strong>defense stakeholders<\/strong>, while connecting them with the resources needed to succeed in complex defense industry.<\/p>\n<p>Anchored in <strong>San Marcos, Texas<\/strong>, right in the middle from Austin to San Antonio, the Innovation Corridor gathers a dense concentration of industry, military, government and startup organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by <strong>Starburst\u2019s global innovation network<\/strong>, the program connects founders with the partners, advisors, mentors, customers, and investors needed to accelerate go-to-market and technology readiness.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-items\">\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/funded-1.svg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-item__text\">\n<h3>Tailored Acceleration <strong>Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is not a generic startup program. Get dedicated support from industry experts to refine your commercial strategy, accelerate your technical development, and equip your team with compliance skills to navigate in the highly regulated Defense ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/deal-1.svg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-item__text\">\n<h3>Work with Defense Corporates<\/h3>\n<p>Not only meet decision-makers, but also co-develop, pilot, and validate your tech with the feedback of real Defense customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/global-2.svg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-item__text\">\n<h3>Fast-Growing Innovation Hub<\/h3>\n<p>Operate from San Marcos, right in the rapidly growing Innovation Corridor between Austin and San Antonio, and get access to local defense-proven testing facilities and research institutions. Test and demonstrate your solution to ensure industry adoption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-item\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/famx\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/prime-1.svg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-item__text\">\n<h3>Ecosystem Exposure<\/h3>\n<p>Benefit from our local, national and global network of VCs, corporates, and ecosystem leaders &amp; mentors. Present your startup to investors and industry leaders during Demo Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"with-button\">\n<div class=\"with-button__text\">\n<h3>WHO WE\u2019RE LOOKING FOR<\/h3>\n<p>Startups building the next generation of defense &amp; dual-use technologies, ranging from prototype stage to early growth, which need to test their POC in defense facilities with the support of the defense ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/apply-now\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit Application<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\n                            <div class=\"col-mb-1\"><\/div>                                                                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"perks section--no-padding-top\" style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\t<div class=\"contain-grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-mb-3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-mb-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"perks__header\"><h2>TECH AREAS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-mb-3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t                <div class=\"perks__list d-none d-mb-block\">\n                    <div class=\"row\">\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-1.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">SPACE <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Satellite Technologies, Launch Systems, Ground Infrastructure, Space Domain Awareness, Space Data, In-Space Servicing, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">AVIATION<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Advanced Propulsion, Navigation &#038; Avionics, Flight Control Systems, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/adv-m.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">ADVANCED MATERIALS<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Composites &#038; Smart Materials, Coatings &#038; Thermal Protection, Lightweight Structures, Energetic Materials, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-8.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">MANUFACTURING<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Additive Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, Supply Chain Innovation, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-1-1.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">Maintenance, Repair &#038; Overhaul<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Predictive Maintenance, Non Destructive Testing, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/unnmaned.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">UNMANNED SYSTEMS<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles (Ground, Aerial, Surface &#038; Underwater), Swarm Systems, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/comms.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">COMMUNICATIONS <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Sensing &#038; Signal Processing, IoT &#038; Connected Systems, Satellite Communications, Tactical Networks, Spectrum Management, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/cs.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">CYBERSECURITY<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Offensive &#038; Defensive Cyber, Resilient Architectures, Zero-Trust Frameworks, Electronic Warfare, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"perk\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/ai.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                        <div class=\"perk__title\">NEXT-GEN COMPUTE<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Digital, Software, AI\/ML, Edge Computing, Quantum, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"perks__slider swiper-container d-block d-mb-none\">\n                    <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-1.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">SPACE <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Satellite Technologies, Launch Systems, Ground Infrastructure, Space Domain Awareness, Space Data, In-Space Servicing, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">AVIATION<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Advanced Propulsion, Navigation &#038; Avionics, Flight Control Systems, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/adv-m.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">ADVANCED MATERIALS<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Composites &#038; Smart Materials, Coatings &#038; Thermal Protection, Lightweight Structures, Energetic Materials, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-8.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">MANUFACTURING<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Additive Manufacturing, Digital Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, Supply Chain Innovation, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2025\/05\/image-1-1.png\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">Maintenance, Repair &#038; Overhaul<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Predictive Maintenance, Non Destructive Testing, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/unnmaned.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">UNMANNED SYSTEMS<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles (Ground, Aerial, Surface &#038; Underwater), Swarm Systems, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/comms.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">COMMUNICATIONS <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Sensing &#038; Signal Processing, IoT &#038; Connected Systems, Satellite Communications, Tactical Networks, Spectrum Management, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/cs.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">CYBERSECURITY<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Offensive &#038; Defensive Cyber, Resilient Architectures, Zero-Trust Frameworks, Electronic Warfare, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                                <div class=\"perk swiper-slide\">\n                                <div class=\"perk__wrapper\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/starburst.aero\/icda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2026\/03\/ai.webp\" class=\"perk__icon\">\n                                    <div class=\"perk__title\">NEXT-GEN COMPUTE<\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"perk__subtitle\">Digital, Software, AI\/ML, Edge Computing, Quantum, etc&#8230;<\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n\t                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"row d-block d-mb-none\">\n                    <div class=\"perks__pagination\"><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"text-image\" style=\"background: #1e73be;\">    <div class=\"text-image__grid\">\n        <div class=\"text-image__image-stopper contain-grid\">\n            <div class=\"container-fluid h-100\">\n                <div class=\"row h-100 align-content-end flex-column-reverse flex-mb-row\">\n                                                                    \t\t                                                                            <div class=\"col-12 col-mb-4\">\n                                <div class=\"text-image__text text-image__text--left\">\n                                    <div class=\"text-image__container\">\n                                                                                <div class=\"text-image__title\"><\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"text-image__description\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left; color: #fff;\"><strong>PARTNERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The accelerator is anchored in one of the <\/span><b>fastest growing innovation locations in the United<\/b> <b>States<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, right between Austin and San Antonio, in San Marcos, Texas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Innovation Corridor brings together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major Aerospace &amp; Defense corporates<\/li>\n<li>Leading Universities and Research institutions<\/li>\n<li>High-growth startups and Venture Capital<\/li>\n<li>Government and Military innovation initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unique concentration of talent, infrastructure, and industry creates the ideal environment for <\/span><b>deep tech startups to test, scale, and succeed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n  We work alongside leading corporates, universities, investors, community builders, and government programs to help defense tech startups 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