Vermont APEX Accelerator
Vermont APEX Accelerator supports Vermont businesses with procurement counseling, bid matching, and training to help them identify, pursue, and successfully perform government contracts.
Funder: Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Due Dates: October 20, 2026 (Cyber readiness workshop—postponed) | November 10, 2026 (Air Force workshop) | March 25, 2027 (NH Matchmaker)
Funding Amounts: Free procurement counseling, bid matching, training, and technical assistance
Summary: Vermont APEX Accelerator helps Vermont businesses identify, pursue, and successfully perform local, state, and federal government contracts.
Key Information: Businesses must be physically located in Vermont, registered with the Vermont Secretary of State, and have on-site internet access.
Description
Vermont APEX Accelerator provides free government procurement assistance to businesses with the potential to sell to government agencies. It operates within the Vermont Department of Economic Development, with funding from that department and, in part, a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. Its mission is to strengthen the defense industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity, and establishing resilient and diverse supply chains.
Counselors help businesses understand complex documentation, product specifications, and solicitations throughout the contracting process. Services include one-on-one marketing guidance, customized daily bid matching, registration and certification support, bid preparation assistance, and government contracting training. Partnerships and networking events connect businesses with agency buying officers, prime contractors, and other companies. The program supports both direct contracting and subcontracting opportunities.
