The Outpost

The Outpost is an American dual-use technology accelerator and post-accelerator advisory firm based in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in June 2019, it helps emerging technology companies develop commercial and national security opportunities, with a particular focus on moving promising technologies from early research and prototypes into sustained federal procurement.

Its work addresses the defense procurement challenge often called the “Valley of Death”: the gap between initial development funding and adoption into funded, multi-year Department of Defense Programs of Record. The firm supports companies navigating government solicitations, acquisition pathways and defense-specific requirements, helping them connect technical capabilities with agency demand.

From market entry to contract growth

For technology companies, The Outpost develops federal market-entry roadmaps, maps demand, identifies relevant buyers and advises on acquisition vehicles. Its capture and proposal work includes proposal writing, technical teaming and submission coordination. The firm also helps businesses pursue Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer opportunities, alongside Strategic Funding Increase and Tactical Funding Increase programmes.

Beyond initial awards, its advisory work focuses on scaling early Phase I and Phase II prototype contracts toward broader agency adoption. This combines funding strategy, customer alignment and contract development to support the transition from an initial demonstration to an ongoing government relationship.

Connecting agencies with commercial innovation

The Outpost also advises government customers, assessing technology needs and scouting commercial innovations. Its research and advisory work spans artificial intelligence, energy resilience, autonomy, space systems and advanced communications. Agency support includes technology assessments and workshops focused on agile deployment.

The firm's wider ecosystem includes an affiliated investment platform, Outpost Ventures, which provides early-stage private capital and helps connect portfolio companies with non-dilutive government matching funds. Together, these activities link technology advisory, federal contracting support and access to investment for businesses developing capabilities relevant to commercial markets and national security.