Phoenix Xcelerator is a Little Rock-based, no-cost, no-equity 12-week accelerator operated by Phoenix Industries for pre-seed and early-stage U.S. aerospace and defense startups. It supports companies in defense manufacturing, drones and counter-drone systems, directed energy, photonics, mobility, AI, cybersecurity, ISR and direct fires through mentorship, curriculum, defense-network access, compliance and government procurement guidance, grant and capital network access, site visits and Demo Day exposure.