The MMEC Capital Ecosystem provides members with the resources and guidance to navigate one of the hardest challenges in technology development – bridging the “Valley of Death” between prototype and production. Through access to non-dilutive government funding, technology transition programs, and strategic investment partnerships, MMEC helps innovators accelerate from lab discovery to market deployment.
Working hand-in-hand with federal and state partners, MMEC aligns projects with available funding opportunities that match technology maturity levels. Members gain direct visibility into open opportunities, proposal guidance, and connection to investors and contracting officers who understand the dual-use mission. The goal: turn funded projects into scalable, mission-ready technologies that strengthen U.S. microelectronics leadership.
By combining strategic capital access with MMEC’s digital, physical, and workforce networks, members can move beyond the development phase with both financial and operational support, bridging the gap between innovation and impact.
Benefits
Member Benefits
Access to Non-Dilutive Capital
Identify and pursue federal funding opportunities for development, prototype, test and validation, and technology transition.
Bridge the “Valley of Death”
Connect funding, infrastructure, and partners to move innovations from lab to market.
Funding Strategy Support
Receive guidance on proposal development, teaming, and federal alignment.
Visibility to Investors and Program Offices
Present technologies to mission-focused investors and acquisition partners.
Integration with Opportunities Ecosystem
Track upcoming calls and grant cycles directly through the MMEC Member Portal.
Alignment with ScaleBridge Labs
Seamlessly transition from non-dilutive funding to private capital readiness.
The Scalebridge Connection
When it’s time to move from prototype to production, MMEC members can connect with ScaleBridge Labs, MMEC’s incubator / accelerator platform. ScaleBridge provides hands-on support for the development of dual-use technologies, offering access to investors, mentorship, and commercialization pathways that complement MMEC’s non-dilutive funding resources.
Together, MMEC and ScaleBridge Labs deliver a complete capital ecosystem helping innovators secure early-stage funding, attract private investment, and scale breakthrough technologies into real-world solutions for defense and commercial markets.
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