Washington, D.C. is known for many things, but startups are not one of them.

It is the center of the United States’ government, a nexus for political figures from around the world, and a hub for nonprofit, security, and healthcare enterprises. The D.C. metropolitan area has one of the highest concentrations of Ph.Ds per capita in the country, as well as many of the nation’s wealthiest counties. The district itself is a city filled with universities, young people, and fun things to do.

The region is also home to a powerhouse technology community. AOL began there and it was at the center of the ’90s dot.com boom. Now, hi-tech internet and telecom companies, software and hardware manufacturers, and government contractors line the Dulles Technology corridor in nearby Virginia. Across the river in Maryland, the National Institutes of Health and security behemoth Lockheed Martin foster development in the biotech, health, and security spheres.

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