Q: What is the difference between the programs?

There are multiple tracks depending on you program For 19.3 and 20.1 programs. There are two tracks available. One is a full accelerator program. The other is a limited commitment advisory program. Full Accelerator Track - The program is 3 months. It is a full accelerator program. There is a 3 day on boarding at the beginning of the program, curriculum assignments, weekly checkins for under 2 hours, then a 2 day next steps to funding, customers, and grants near the end of the 3 months. Mentor and Advisory Track - The program is 3 months where you work with a mentor and a subset of advisors on a weekly basis to work on specific aspects of building your business. The commitment (other than assignments are weekly phone calls. For the 20.4 program. There are two program offerings. For 20.4 awardees you can participate both in the Interactive Workshop program and the Advisory program. But you must participate in the part of the Workshop program to take advantage of the Advisory program.

Question 1

Is this program an in-person program?

Accepted Answer

No, H4XLabs has always been both in-person and online, but recently with the current COVID situation, H4XLabs has gone all online.

Question 2

How do I get more information about H4XLabs program for SBIR awardees?

Accepted Answer

Please send an email to h4xlabs@bmnt.com to learn more. For SBIR program and administrative questions and for technical questions on specific topics, please see information and instructions at https://sbir.defensebusiness.org/topics/instructions?solicitationId=130.

Question 3

What is the goal of H4XLabs and this SBIR Phase 1 program?

Accepted Answer

The goal is to facilitate the companies ability to get follow-on SBIR grants, find customers, and ensure they have found product market fit for their products. ​ This is done by H4XLabs leveraging the H4X process as created by BMNT, connecting the companies to BMNT's network of advisors, mentors, and potential customers, and exposing the company to BMNT's Defense Investor Network.

Question 4

I am an SBIR awardee, but not for a topic that provided entrance into H4XLabs, can I enter H4XLabs?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, H4XLabs offers any dual-use or government first startup the ability to directly apply to H4XLabs independent of the ONR effort. The fees associated with H4XLabs will have to be paid by the company directly.  If interested, please email us at h4xlabs@bmnt.com

Question 5

What is the difference between the programs?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple tracks depending on you program ​ For 19.3 and 20.1 programs. There are two tracks available. One is a full accelerator program. The other is a limited commitment advisory program.   Full Accelerator Track - The program is 3 months. It is a full accelerator program. There is a 3 day on boarding at the beginning of the program, curriculum assignments, weekly checkins for under 2 hours, then a 2 day next steps to funding, customers, and grants near the end of the 3 months. ​ Mentor and Advisory Track - The program is 3 months where you work with a mentor and a subset of advisors on a weekly basis to work on specific aspects of building your business. The commitment (other than assignments are weekly phone calls. ​ For the 20.4 program.  There are two program offerings.  For 20.4 awardees you can participate both in the Interactive Workshop program and the Advisory program. But you must participate in the part of the Workshop program to take advantage of the Advisory program.

Question 6

How do I sign up?

Accepted Answer

All awardees of topic 20.1 ADAPT phase I are eligible to join H4XLabs. Please just email h4xlabs@bmnt.com to learn more and sign up

Question 7

Does H4XLabs cost anything?

Accepted Answer

For ADAPT 20.1 awardees the fees associated with H4XLabs are paid for directly by ONR.  The only expenses that a company might incur is travel expenses if they attend any of the sessions in person. H4XLabs is virtual, but it is recommended that you try to come to Palo Alto for a few days at the beginning of the cohort and near the end to maximize the value of the experience.

Question 8

Is the curriculum customized to my company?

Accepted Answer

There are two parts of H4XLabs curriculum.  One which is the H4XLabs H4X curriculum which is common for all awardees and then there is a custom portion that provides activities, mentors and advisors that are specific to the stage and type of company.

Question 9

Does H4XLabs take any equity in the company

Accepted Answer

No, H4XLabs does not take any equity in the company as part of ONR sponsored program.

Question 10

Which SBIR 20.1 awardees can apply?

Accepted Answer

Any awardee can apply, but ONR is offering awardees from Accelerated Delivery and Acquisition of Prototype Technologies (ADAPT) topic free of charge.

Question 11

If I was a 19.1 Awardee, can I still apply?"

Accepted Answer

Yes, but the initial program that ONR offered is completed.

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