---
title: 'Doing something drone-y…? The Oregon UAS Accelerator would love to hear from you'
date: '2025-04-09T12:58:24-07:00'
type: post
word_count: 234
char_count: 1779
tokens: 305
categories:
  - Portland
---

# Doing something drone-y…? The Oregon UAS Accelerator would love to hear from you

Time flies. It seems like just yesterday that a young [Oregon UAS Accelerator](https://oregonuas.org/pages/apply-to-the-oregon-uas-accelerator) was opening applications for its first cohort of companies. And now, they’re already [accepting applications for their next one](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/801430762/oregon-uas-accelerator-opens-applications-for-summer-2025-cohort). If you’re working on anything even remotely related to drones, it’s well worth considering.

> This 12-week, on-site, immersive program offers innovators and companies at TRL 6 or higher the opportunity to access over $165,000 in benefits, including a [$40,000 non-dilutive grant](https://oregonuas.org/apply) (funding that doesn’t require equity), expert mentorship, and unparalleled access to the renowned Pendleton UAS Test Range.
> 
> Running from June 9 to September 10, 2025, the program is designed to help innovators refine their technology, validate their solutions, and prepare for market success. The cohort will culminate in the prestigious [Pendleton Investor Round-Up](https://oregonuas.org/roundup), where participants will pitch their businesses live to over 25 investors and strategic partners.

“This accelerator is more than a program,” said Joseph Wyno, Executive Director of the Oregon UAS Accelerator. “It’s a launchpad for innovators ready to revolutionize the unmanned systems industry. We’re looking for innovative companies with market-ready solutions.”

Applications are due April 25, 2025.

For more information or to apply, visit the [Oregon UAS Accelerator](https://oregonuas.org/pages/apply-to-the-oregon-uas-accelerator).

More Portland startup news
--------------------------