Harold Strong is Senior Advisor to Starburst Accelerator’s Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator (ICDA).

Harold is a technology commercialization and innovation ecosystem leader with 25+ years of experience building public-private partnerships that accelerate entrepreneurship, regional economic growth, and national security outcomes.

As Senior Advisor to Starburst Accelerator’s Innovation Corridor Defense Accelerator (ICDA), Harold helps build a dual-use innovation ecosystem spanning San Antonio and Austin by connecting high-growth startups in aerospace, defense, and emerging technologies with DoD stakeholders, investors, universities, and regional anchors.

Previously, as Executive Director of STAR Park at Texas State University, he launched startup acceleration programs and helped secure more than $40 million in investment for emerging companies. Earlier roles at the University of North Texas and Texas A&M Research Park further built his expertise in translating research into market-ready ventures.