For small companies with an interest in selling to the government, VT APEX Accelerator, is the place to begin. VT APEX Accelerator provides the in-depth understanding of complex documentation and product specifications that most businesses lack. By proactively searching for appropriate opportunities for each business’s needs, and is an indispensable partner in government procurement. This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense. It is also funded by the Vermont Department of Economic Development (DED), and it operates as a program within the DED.