🏛️ Federal Business Accelerator  ·  Federal Business Accelerator Expert

Win Federal Contracts.
Keep Every Dollar You Earn.

The US government spends $700+ billion every year on goods and services. By law, 23% must go to small businesses. ScaleUp USA gives entrepreneurs and startups the insider knowledge to compete — and win.

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$700B+
Federal contracts annually
23%
Reserved for small business
7+
Expert Udemy courses
0%
Equity taken from you
Federal Business Accelerator· Former US Federal CIO — $3.5B Portfolio· 10,000+ Contractors Overseen· Top-Rated Udemy Instructor· Thousands Trained Globally
Free Resources

Popular Guides to Get You Started

Free expert guides written by a former Federal CIO — covering every core skill new government contractors need.

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How to Start a Government Contracting Business

The complete 2025 roadmap — entity formation, SAM.gov, NAICS codes, certifications, and your first contract.

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SAM.gov Registration Guide 2025

Step-by-step to register your business, get your UEI, and activate your vendor account — free, no third party needed.

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Set-Asides & Certifications Explained

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB — how each certification works and how to win with dramatically less competition.

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How to Write a Winning Federal Proposal

What evaluators actually score, how to structure your technical volume, and the five mistakes that lose contracts.

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The Opportunity

Why Government Contracting Is the Best Business Most Entrepreneurs Miss

While founders battle in crowded commercial markets, the federal marketplace sits open — legally required to buy from small businesses like yours.

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Recession-Proof Revenue

Federal budgets don't stop during downturns. Government pays on reliable 30-day terms — unlike commercial clients who delay or disappear.

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Legally Mandated Set-Asides

23% of all federal contracts must go to small businesses by law. Fewer bidders, a field designed to support companies exactly like yours.

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Multi-Year, High-Value Deals

Federal contracts span years and reach millions of dollars. A single award can transform your entire business trajectory.

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Every Industry Qualifies

IT, consulting, healthcare, logistics, training, marketing, construction — if you have a skill or service, a federal agency buys it.

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Complexity Is Your Moat

The same rules that scare most entrepreneurs away protect you once you learn the system. Less competition, higher margins.

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Build a Sellable Enterprise

A government contracting company with active contracts and past performance is a valuable, sellable asset — fully owned by you.

$700B
Federal contracts awarded annually
23%
Legally reserved for small business
<1%
Of US businesses currently compete
30+
Day guaranteed payment terms
Expert Courses

The Federal Business Accelerator — 7 Expert Courses

Practitioner-built courses covering every stage of the government contracting lifecycle. Available on Udemy. Start free — no waitlist, no equity.

Free — Start HereFree
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Learn to Do Business & Sell to the Government

Your free entry point into the $700B+ federal marketplace. How agencies buy, what GovCon is, and how to position your business from day one.

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Stage 1 — FoundationMost Popular
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How to Start & Grow a Federal Contracting Business

Complete blueprint from entity formation and SAM.gov registration to winning your first federal contract and scaling to millions.

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Stage 2 — Win BidsUpdated 2025
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Winning Proposal Writing for Government Contracts

Built by proposal evaluators. Learn what gets scored highest. Proposal writers earn $40–$100/hr remotely — master this skill once, use it forever.

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Stage 3 — Scale UpNew
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Mastering Government Contractor Teaming

Win larger contracts by forming strategic partnerships. Prime vs. sub roles, joint ventures, and mentor-protégé programs that punch above your weight class.

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Stage 4 — Build Pipeline
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Government Marketing & Business Development Masterclass

Reach contracting officers before solicitations drop. Capability marketing, agency relationship strategies, and B2G positioning that wins before the RFP opens.

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Stage 5 — Close Deals
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B2G Sales Acceleration

Master the government sales cycle — how agencies make buying decisions, how to meet contracting officers, and how to build a consistent federal revenue pipeline.

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How We Compare

ScaleUp USA vs. Your Other Options

Traditional accelerators take your equity. Consultants charge $50,000+. ScaleUp USA delivers the same insider knowledge at a fraction of the cost — and you keep every dollar you earn.

What You Get ✦ ScaleUp USA Traditional Consultant Traditional Accelerator
Equity taken✓ Zero — 0%✓ Zero✗ 5–20%
Upfront cost✓ Low / Free start✗ $10K–$50K+✗ High
Practitioner-built✓ Former Federal CIOVariesVaries
Full GovCon lifecycle✓ All 7 stagesPartialPartial
Self-paced learning✓ Learn anytime✗ Fixed engagement✗ Fixed cohort
Start immediately✓ Today — freeDepends✗ Next cohort
GSA Advantage coverage✓ YesVariesVaries
3 levels of govt insight✓ Local, State, FederalVariesVaries
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Student Results

What Our Students Say

Thousands of entrepreneurs, consultants, and small businesses have used ScaleUp USA to enter and grow in the federal marketplace.

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"A game-changing program! This affordable solution is exactly what companies in our state need to win government opportunities and accelerate their growth. The ScaleUP USA system is well thought out."

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State Economic Development Director
Government Partner
via ScaleUp USA
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"By implementing this program, we have the opportunity to not only build new federal services but to also revolutionize the way our tech membership organization serves and empowers its members."

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Technology Association Director
Tech Membership Organization
via ScaleUp USA
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"This program is the perfect platform for our employees and contractors to expand their knowledge and expertise as we embark on this important journey of serving the US federal government."

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Federal Contractor VP
Mid-Size Federal Contractor
via ScaleUp USA
Your Roadmap

From Zero to Federal Contractor

A clear, proven path. Most entrepreneurs skip critical steps — ScaleUp USA makes sure you don't.

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Build Your Foundation

Form your entity, register in SAM.gov, select NAICS codes, and write your capability statement to qualify for opportunities.

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Find Your Market

Identify agencies using SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and agency forecasts to build a targeted pipeline of real opportunities.

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Win Your First Contract

Submit winning proposals. Leverage set-asides, teaming, and subcontracting to secure your first federal award.

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Scale Your Revenue

Use past performance to win larger contracts, expand into new agencies, and build a company worth owning.

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Nitin Pradhan — Founder of ScaleUp USA, Former US Federal CIO
25+
Years led
$3.5B
Portfolio
7+
Courses
1000s
Trained
Built by an Insider

Nitin Pradhan

Founder & CEO, ScaleUp USA · Former US Federal CIO · Presidential Appointee

ScaleUp USA is built by someone who has been on the other side of the table — overseeing billions in federal contracts, managing thousands of contractors, and watching small businesses win and lose from the inside.

As Federal CIO of the US Department of Transportation, Nitin led IT strategy for a $3.5 billion annual portfolio with over 3,000 IT employees and 10,000+ contractors. As a federal growth advisor, he helped scale companies including Zoom and New Relic — both now publicly traded.

He holds a BS in Engineering, an MBA in Marketing, and an MS in Accounting. As a top-rated Udemy instructor, he has trained thousands of students globally across 7+ government contracting courses.

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Federal CIO — US Dept. of Transportation
Led $3.5B annual IT portfolio, 3,000+ staff, 10,000+ contractors
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Federal Growth Advisor — Helped Scale Zoom & New Relic
Both companies now publicly traded
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Top-Rated Udemy Instructor — 7+ GovCon Courses
Thousands of students trained globally
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Form your business entity (LLC or Corporation), get an EIN, register in SAM.gov for your UEI number, select NAICS codes, build a capability statement, and identify opportunities. Read our complete step-by-step guide →
Absolutely not. ScaleUp USA is a training and knowledge accelerator, not an investor. You keep 100% of your business. Our Udemy courses cost a fraction of what traditional govcon consultants charge — no equity, no fees, no waitlists.
No. The vast majority of federal contracts don't require any security clearance. Civilian agencies like HHS, DOT, USDA, and GSA collectively award billions in unclassified contracts annually.
Yes. Many successful federal contractors started as solo consultants. There is no minimum company size to participate. The key is SAM.gov registration, a strong capability statement, and pursuing subcontracting to build initial past performance.
Most small businesses following a systematic approach win their first subcontract within 6–12 months. A prime contract typically takes 12–24 months. Using set-asides, teaming, and subcontracting strategies significantly accelerates this.
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