Accelerator Alley

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Accelerator Alley

Unveiled at SOF Week 2025, this opportunity was designed to showcase early-stage and emerging technologies to the SOF ecosystem with the opportunity to engage directly with SOF service members, acquisition leaders, and industry peers. Vendors were selected based on an application and selection process; 18 were selected in 2025 and 44 in 2026.

Key Details

Accelerator Alley Location:
Marriott Water Street, Level 2
505 Water Street, Tampa, Florida, USA, 33602

Accelerator Alley Hours:
Tuesday, 19 May: 0900 – 1700
Wednesday, 20 May: 0900 – 1500

Accelerator Alley at SOF Week 2025
“Accelerator Alley was a huge hit, and as an exhibitor there, we had great interactions (and developed partnerships) with other Accelerator Alley attendees, had great interest from industry, and most importantly had some great interactions with SOF elements and government officials.”

Selected Companies

For 2026, 44 companies were selected to participate in Accelerator Alley. They will be listed below soon!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

The timeline and requirements to apply and participate are available below for situational awareness.

Application Timeline:

20 OCT: Application Form Launches
9 JAN: Deadline to Submit Applications
19 JAN: Notifications Sent to Selected Applicants
2 FEB: Deadline to Accept Opportunity

Applying organizations must have met the following criteria:
  • Less than 250 employees (small business)
  • No existing SOF business (new to the market)
  • Capabilities contribute to a SOF AT&L priority area for 2026 SOF Week
If selected, the cost to participate is $1,950. This opportunity comes with:
  • 2 Full Conf. Entries to SOF Week ($1,200+ value)
  • 6 ft. table with two chairs
  • Selected participants may also be asked to speak in the Accelerator Alley Pitch Theater

Please note that anything additional needed must be rented or purchased by the organization.