Startup Resources Created to Support Veteran Entrepreneurs

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Transitioning from active duty to civilian life is no small mission - and for many veterans, the next chapter means building something new. Whether you’re exploring a career in tech, launching a business or starting your own venture, these resources were built with you in mind.

Below, you’ll find accelerators, networking groups, and organizations across Boston and New England that are helping military veterans build, grow and lead in the startup world, plus a few incredible veteran-founded startups you’ll definitely want to know about.

And if there’s a resource or founder we missed, don’t be shy, drop us a note so we can spotlight them next time.

Accelerators, Networking Groups and Other Resources for Veteran Founders

These organizations were created for and with U.S. military veterans in mind, many by founders who’ve walked the same path. Check them out:

InnoVets

Website | Where veterans turn ideas into impact

InnoVets is a Boston-based accelerator dedicated to supporting Veteran and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs. They offer workspace, mentorship, and events designed to help founders transform early-stage ideas into thriving ventures because no one knows resilience and leadership like those who’ve served.

VetsinTech - Boston Branch

Website | Bridging the gap between service and Silicon Valley

VetsinTech helps veterans find their footing in the tech world by providing education, mentorship, and employment connections. The Boston chapter plugs local veterans directly into the region’s tech ecosystem connecting them with peers, programs, and opportunities that spark new careers and startups alike.

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Website | From boots to business

The VBOC helps service members and military spouses take their first entrepreneurial step, whether that’s launching a startup, growing a small business, or acquiring an existing one. They offer SBA’s “Boots to Business” training, one-on-one counseling, and skill development to turn ideas into income.

SCORE – Veteran Entrepreneurs Program

Website | Free Mentoring & Starting Smart

SCORE is the nation’s largest volunteer-driven business mentoring network, and their Veteran Entrepreneurs Hub is dedicated to helping service members, veterans, and military spouses turn their leadership experience into business impact.

Veterans Collaborative @ Work – Entrepreneurship Resource Network

Website | From service to startup in Massachusetts’ veteran community

The Veterans Collaborative is a Boston-area nonprofit initiative focused on building connections between veteran- and military-spouse-owned businesses, public/private/non-profit organizations, and the broader ecosystem.

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Startups Founded By Military Veterans in Boston and New England

Here are a few incredible startups founded by veterans right in the Northeast:

ProctR

Founder: Jacob Onyechi

ProctR is transforming long-term residential property management by connecting rental property owners with trusted local real estate agents who are eager to provide exceptional service.

Vue Robotics

Founder: Christopher Lareau

Vue Robotics delivers award-winning AI-powered camera and weather observation technology, offering real-time situational awareness for risk management and multi-site operations.

Windward Legacy

Founder: Quent Dickmann

Windward Legacy is a veteran-led fund backed by long-term equity capital.

HireJourne

Founder: Bryan Dyer

HireJourne is reimagining the job search by helping candidates land warm intros to employers through their own networks—making hiring more human and effective.

REEKON Tools

Founder: Christian Reed

Leading the next wave of digital power and measurement tools, REEKON Tools is transforming connected jobsites with smart, accurate, and efficient solutions built by someone who knows precision firsthand.

Form Energy

Founder: Ted Wiley

Form Energy (Startup Boston’s 2021 Community Award Winner!) is developing multi-day energy storage systems that make a fully renewable electric grid not just possible—but practical.

Cumulus Digital Systems

Founder: Meghan Devine Golden

An Army veteran turned tech founder, Meghan built Cumulus Digital Systems to bring precision and accountability to industrial work. The platform digitizes mission-critical construction and maintenance tasks so teams can “get it right the first time.”

LJV

Founder: Liseth Velez

LJV is a construction management firm redefining collaboration through tech-enabled processes and a solution-first mindset. Veteran-led. Mission-driven.

School Twist

Founder: JJ Rohrer

School Twist is building the operating system for K-8 after-school enrichment programs—making it easier for schools and communities to manage, scale, and inspire the next generation.

EXPANSIA

Founder: Adam Jarnagin

EXPANSIA helps government agencies accelerate digital transformation with speed and precision. Their work drives innovation where it matters most: defense, aerospace, and beyond.

BufferSprings

Founder: Rob Arndt

BufferSprings helps organizations recruit, retain, and engage veteran talent with custom programs that bridge military precision and corporate performance.

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