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StartupDefense Tech & Dual-Use+ Hardware & ManufacturingGovernment Program

DIU Piloting Pathways

Defense Innovation Unit

BLUF — Bottom Line Up Front
·Five-second scan
Total time commitment
100-300 hours
Admittance criteria
Application + Eligibility-Based
Funding type
No Cash Award
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Academic backing
Light
Best for
Startup

Eligibility

Commercial companies with deployable tech; rapid prototyping.

Award

OT contracts $1M+

Deadlines

Multiple cycles · Continuous

Notes

Companion to DIU CSO.

Related programs on the Startup path

These share at least one format type with this program and fit the same path.