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Technology Ecosystem Fund (TEF) | dmped Technology Ecosystem Fund (TEF) Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026 The Technology Ecosystem Fund (TEF) provides grant funding to organizations that support the creation, incubation, acceleration, relocation, and growth of technology companies in the District of Columbia.
The Program also aims to support organizations and projects that have a direct or indirect effect on the District’s technology ecosystem. This includes, but is not limited to, increasing access to capital for technology companies, providing support services to companies and entrepreneurial ecosystem intermediaries, and hosting events that bring together technologists, founders, startups, and entrepreneurs.
To be eligible, projects proposed by applicants must fall into one or more of the following funding streams: Incubator, Accelerator, or Venture Studio Programs Projects in this funding stream consist of programs that seek to grow local technology companies through targeted programming.
Eligible Projects may include programs that provide mentorship, technical assistance, office or development space, access to capital, and other forms of assistance designed to support early-stage or growth-stage companies. Events, Summits, Convenings, and Sector-Related Programming Projects in this funding stream consist of events, convenings, workshops, and other technology sector focused programming.
Eligible Projects in this category will consist of in-person activities and events that strengthen and amplify the local ecosystem, foster collaboration, highlight industry advancements, or build community among entrepreneurs, investors, and other aligned stakeholders. Innovation Ecosystem Support Projects in this funding stream consist of activities or support mechanisms that do not fit squarely into the two categories above.
This category is designed to ensure that high impact proposals are not excluded due to categorical limitations. Eligible Projects in this category may consist of workforce development programs, upskilling initiatives for Washington D. C.
residents, training or technical assistance for funding institutions or angel networks, or other programs that may benefit local entrepreneurs and the technology ecosystem broadly.
Priority Technology Sectors: Project programming, regardless of funding stream, must support entrepreneurs, founders, technologist, researchers, or companies in one or more of the following high-growth technology sectors: Defense and national security technologies, with a preference for technology areas that have scalable private market opportunities Healthcare, preferably life sciences or medical technology companies Deep tech verticals including but not limited to: Aeronautics or space applications including launch and non-launch technologies Financial technology companies or technologies that are aligned with other federally regulated markets If you are an entrepreneurial support organization (ESO), private or nonprofit organization, university, or a program that seeks to grow the technology ecosystem in Washington D.
C. – and you meet the eligibility requirements, please complete the following Eligibility Intake Form by Friday, April 24 . All parties interested in receiving TEF funding must submit an eligibility intake form before they will be invited to access the full application link.
DMPED will screen eligibility intake forms for program fit and alignment with DMPED priorities as stated in the RFA. Eligible applicants will be invited to submit an application by Monday, April 27 at 12:00 PM, and applications for invited groups must be submitted by Friday, May 29.
If you are interested in learning more about the Technology Ecosystem Fund, please join us on Monday, March 30 and Friday, April 17 from 1-2 PM for an informational webinar. Register for the first session here . Register for the second session here .
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand delivered or mailed applications, incomplete applications, or applications submitted after the Submission Deadline will not be accepted. DMPED Business Development FY26 Technology Ecosystem Fund Request for Application (RFA) FY26 Technology Ecosystem Fund Application Link FY26 Technology Ecosystem Fund Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Accelerators, venture studios, event series, workforce development initiatives, and other related entrepreneurial support organizations located within Washington D. C. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Technology Ecosystem Fund is funded by DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The DC Growth Fund, administered by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), supports entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses relocating to or expanding in Washington, DC. The program encourages job creation and commercial office space occupancy, with a focus on growth-stage startups ready to scale. Eligible applicants must occupy or plan to occupy commercial space in DC, have at least 5 employees at the site, and commit to creating at least 5 new jobs over two years. Preference is given to businesses in the central business district and in high-growth sectors including consulting, business services, and communications and design. Recipients must maintain at least 50% on-site work hours and participate in workforce development programs benefiting DC residents. Both for-profit and non-profit entities may apply.
FY26 CHINATOWN LEASE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM is sponsored by DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED). This program provides grants to small businesses that have or will sign long-term leases (at least five years) in the Chinatown neighborhood and maintain or enhance the cultural heritage of the neighborhood.
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