OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR
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The Oregon UAS Accelerator supports startup founders developing next-generation uncrewed systems across aerial, ground, and maritime domains, along with the hardware, software, autonomy, sensing, and AI technologies that enable them. As a State of Oregon-designated Center of Innovation Excellence, we provide structured acceleration, superior support resources, and access to the unmatched capabilities of the Pendleton UAS Test Range, allowing founders to build, measure, and learn in real-world environments. We work with companies from early prototype through commercialization, combining applied testing, business and investor readiness, and strategic partnerships to accelerate the path from concept to validated, deployable solutions for both civilian and defense-relevant markets.
Pendleton, Oregon (OR), United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security, Maritime
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PROFILE FOR THE OREGON UAS ACCELERATOR
The Oregon UAS Accelerator supports startup founders building next-generation uncrewed systems (UxS), including aerial,
ground, and maritime platforms, as well as the enabling hardware, software, autonomy, sensing, and AI technologies that
power them. As a State of Oregon-designated Center of Innovation Excellence, we provide structured acceleration, superior
support resources, and access to the unmatched capabilities of the Pendleton UAS Test Range to help founders build,
measure, and learn in real-world conditions.
Whether a founder is at the early prototype stage or advancing toward commercialization, we help turn innovative concepts
into validated solutions by combining technical testing, business readiness, investor preparation, and strategic partnerships.
Our program is designed to support both civilian and defense-relevant technologies and to accelerate pathways from
concept to market.
Our Ideal Customer
Founders, co-founders, and technical leaders of early-stage to growth-stage startups developing uncrewed aerial systems,
uncrewed ground vehicles, uncrewed maritime systems, or related autonomy, robotics, AI, sensing, communications, and
mission software solutions.
Our ideal founders are typically working at Technology Readiness Levels 3–6 and are building products intended for realworld deployment across commercial, public sector, or defense use cases.
Geographically, we prioritize Oregon-based startups and founders seeking to establish a presence in Oregon, while also
welcoming domestic and international companies interested in soft-landing, testing, and scaling within the state.
Signs a Startup Is a Strong Fit for Our Program
Target Sectors
While we support a broad range of uncrewed systems innovation, our highest-fit sectors include:
Services We Offer
Our Value Proposition
We help UxS startup founders accelerate development and reduce risk by combining superior programmatic support with
real-world testing and validation. Through mentorship, structured curriculum, investor and grant readiness, and access to
the Pendleton UAS Test Range, we enable founders to rapidly iterate, demonstrate capability, and build credibility with
customers, partners, and investors.
Oregon UAS Accelerator | 4529 NW A Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801 | info@oregonuas.org | oregonuas.org
• The team has a working prototype or early MVP but
needs real-world testing and validation
• The founder is preparing for customer pilots, investor
engagement, or grant applications
• The company needs access to controlled airspace,
ground or maritime testing environments
• Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air
Mobility
• Counter-UAS and security technologies
• Ground and maritime robotics
• AI-enabled autonomy and mission software
• Precision agriculture and environmental monitoring
• Structured accelerator curriculum and coaching
• Access to the Pendleton UAS Test Range and testing
partnerships
• Business, investor, and grant readiness support
• Mentorship from industry, technical, and regulatory
experts
• The team is navigating regulatory, compliance, or
operational complexity
• The founder is seeking structured mentorship,
commercialization guidance, and network access
• The startup is ready to move beyond concept and
toward measurable traction
• Energy, utilities, and infrastructure inspection
• Public safety, emergency response, and wildfire
detection
• Defense, dual-use, and government applications
• Advanced manufacturing and systems integration for
UxS
• Pilot customer introductions and ecosystem
partnerships
• Support for Oregon soft-landing and expansion
• Investor pitch preparation and demo opportunities
The Oregon UAS Accelerator supports startup founders building next-generation uncrewed systems (UxS), including aerial,
ground, and maritime platforms, as well as the enabling hardware, software, autonomy, sensing, and AI technologies that
power them. As a State of Oregon-designated Center of Innovation Excellence, we provide structured acceleration, superior
support resources, and access to the unmatched capabilities of the Pendleton UAS Test Range to help founders build,
measure, and learn in real-world conditions.
Whether a founder is at the early prototype stage or advancing toward commercialization, we help turn innovative concepts
into validated solutions by combining technical testing, business readiness, investor preparation, and strategic partnerships.
Our program is designed to support both civilian and defense-relevant technologies and to accelerate pathways from
concept to market.
Our Ideal Customer
Founders, co-founders, and technical leaders of early-stage to growth-stage startups developing uncrewed aerial systems,
uncrewed ground vehicles, uncrewed maritime systems, or related autonomy, robotics, AI, sensing, communications, and
mission software solutions.
Our ideal founders are typically working at Technology Readiness Levels 3–6 and are building products intended for realworld deployment across commercial, public sector, or defense use cases.
Geographically, we prioritize Oregon-based startups and founders seeking to establish a presence in Oregon, while also
welcoming domestic and international companies interested in soft-landing, testing, and scaling within the state.
Signs a Startup Is a Strong Fit for Our Program
Target Sectors
While we support a broad range of uncrewed systems innovation, our highest-fit sectors include:
Services We Offer
Our Value Proposition
We help UxS startup founders accelerate development and reduce risk by combining superior programmatic support with
real-world testing and validation. Through mentorship, structured curriculum, investor and grant readiness, and access to
the Pendleton UAS Test Range, we enable founders to rapidly iterate, demonstrate capability, and build credibility with
customers, partners, and investors.
Oregon UAS Accelerator | 4529 NW A Avenue, Pendleton, OR 97801 | info@oregonuas.org | oregonuas.org
• The team has a working prototype or early MVP but
needs real-world testing and validation
• The founder is preparing for customer pilots, investor
engagement, or grant applications
• The company needs access to controlled airspace,
ground or maritime testing environments
• Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air
Mobility
• Counter-UAS and security technologies
• Ground and maritime robotics
• AI-enabled autonomy and mission software
• Precision agriculture and environmental monitoring
• Structured accelerator curriculum and coaching
• Access to the Pendleton UAS Test Range and testing
partnerships
• Business, investor, and grant readiness support
• Mentorship from industry, technical, and regulatory
experts
• The team is navigating regulatory, compliance, or
operational complexity
• The founder is seeking structured mentorship,
commercialization guidance, and network access
• The startup is ready to move beyond concept and
toward measurable traction
• Energy, utilities, and infrastructure inspection
• Public safety, emergency response, and wildfire
detection
• Defense, dual-use, and government applications
• Advanced manufacturing and systems integration for
UxS
• Pilot customer introductions and ecosystem
partnerships
• Support for Oregon soft-landing and expansion
• Investor pitch preparation and demo opportunities
