LaunchT

Fueling the Future of Autonomous Technology

For startups disrupting the future of autonomy & mobility.

LAUNCHT is an emerging autonomous tech community, lab and accelerator serving as a launchpad for next-gen startups developing autonomous solutions across AI Mobility and Physical Intelligence.

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An Initiative of:

Accelerating nex-gen autonomous tech.

LAUNCHT is a launchpad for innovative startups driving the future of AI mobility, physical intelligence and autonomous technology. We’re strategically building from the heart of the nation's capital and on a mission to ignite a an ecosystem that nurtures autonomous innovation, accelerates technological advancement, and helps facilitate seamless entry into the global marketplace.

LaunchT emerged from DC Startup & Tech Week's decade-long legacy of innovation and connection. After supporting thousands of founders and technologists, LaunchT was created to accelerate tech-driven entrepreneurship year-round, leveraging its deep ecosystem roots and trusted relationships to catalyze growth for startups and innovators.

We believe in startups shaping the future of AI and autonomous tech.

Transportation • Logistics • Defense • Safety • Robotics • Navigation • Manufacturing • Exploration and more.

Community

Network. Relationships. Leadership.

Venture Lab

Talent. Resources. Collaboration.

Accelerator Fund

Expertise. Strategy. Capital.

Where vision meets velocity.

Building a hub for AI mobility and physical intelligence in the nation's capital.

DC has become the #1 emerging tech and innovation hub.

Now we’re cultivating the entire region into a hub that connects autonomous technology and innovation with global market access.

LAUNCHT will empower and invest in startups developing cutting-edge autonomous systems and solutions transforming the future of AI.

LAUNCHT COMMUNITY

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A budding ecosystem of founders, technologists, investors, experts and partners.

Curated through thought leadership to build a dynamic community where industry leaders collaborate with and support entrepreneurs.

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The Visionaries

Serial entrepreneurs Chida, Rachel, and Darius bring complementary expertise with proven track records. Chida's deep tech background spans AI and enterprise solutions at Deloitte. Rachel's Upace platform achieved significant market penetration in the recreation sector. Darius leverages his Techstars leadership experience to drive scalable growth strategies across early-stage ventures.

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Accelerating Innovation

LAUNCHT represents a high-growth opportunity at the intersection of hardware and software, targeting the $13.6 trillion mobility market. The combined entrepreneurial experience and domain expertise of the founders positions the team to disrupt legacy transportation models. Their capital-efficient approach and clear path to market leadership present compelling investment potential.

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