StartupDefense Tech & Dual-Use+ Hardware & Manufacturing+ Software & SaaSGovernment Program
DIU (Defense Innovation Unit)
DIU (DoD)
BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scanTotal time commitment
100-300 hours (CSO response)
Admittance criteria
Application + Eligibility-Based
Funding type
No Cash Award
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Startup
Eligibility
Commercial companies solving DoD problems; non-traditional contractor pathway.
Award
Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contracts; often multi-million
Deadlines
Multiple cycles · Continuous solicitations
Notes
Bypasses traditional FAR contracting; faster but competitive.
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