NSIN - National Security Innovation Network

Join DIU/NSIN on November 21st at 2 p.m. ET for the next installment of 'Introduction to Working with DoD - Webinar Series'. These educational webinars are created for entrepreneurs and professionals interested in beginning or expanding their support to DoD and cover a wide range of topics like budget cycles, types of government customers, and types of appropriations. Register to attend the webinar here:

The 2024 DIU/NSIN Foundry Showcase is just under one month away! At the event on Dec. 5th from 1-4 p.m. ET, you are invited to meet the cohort of entrepreneurs and learn about their commercialization strategies for federally created technologies, their time in the Foundry Program, and what their extensive training in Lean Startup principles will provide to them as they take the next steps in their journey in defense innovation. Register to attend the event here: https://lnkd.in/dm2sNV38 #defenseinnovation #startup #entrepreneur #Foundry

Demand is rising for the rapid production of low-cost, long-range suborbital energetics. To meet this need, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) launched the TACTILE (Tactical Launch Effort) program, which leverages advancements in dual-use commercial technologies for suborbital missions and ballistic targets. The project will provide solutions that go beyond the use of complex, costly and volatile liquid and cryogenic rocket fuels. The TACTILE program reached a key milestone last month when X-Bow Systems Inc., the primary performer on contract, successfully launched a single-stage rocket using 3D-printed propellant. "The successful demonstration of 3D-printed propellant through the TACTILE program is a major step forward in delivering low-cost, rapidly deployable suborbital solutions, including in #hypersonics," said Major General Steve Butow, DIU Space Portfolio Director. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-hFZCya

Join us Friday, Nov. 8th at 8 a.m. ET for the INDUS-X Educational Series: Gurukul Program. Edition six of the Gurukul Program will provide experienced perspectives from viewpoint of those running accelerators on their journey navigating defense ecosystems across India and U.S. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRM5HnvQ

For the first Defense Innovation Funding Opportunities in November, check out the opportunities closing this week from United States Air Force and Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)! #funding #innovation #defenseinnovation

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s National OnRamp Strategy - to include DIU’s flagship offices, Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs, and other regionally based efforts - exists to serve as a front door to the DoD, where academics, companies, entrepreneurs and investors can learn how to:  -enter the national security innovation base,  -access government programming and funding, and  -engage in national security events and opportunities. DIU is exploring leveraging a cooperative agreement to expand the types of activities to enhance strategic impact and to better optimize regionally driven efforts. We look forward to hearing your thoughts in the below Request for Information which closes November 15. Full details can be found here:  https://lnkd.in/eVHhMDT9 NSIN - National Security Innovation Network National Security Innovation Capital

INDUS-X Educational Series: Gurukul Program will host their sixth edition of the webinar series on Friday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. EDT. This webinar will focus on strengthening collaboration between Indian and US defense startups through INDUS-X. The Gurukul Educational series is inspired from the ancient Indian tradition of propagating education. The focus here is on learning via experience and discussions between enlightened teachers and curious students. Through this series, panelist from India and the US will host semi-formal "discussions" with startups, students, and innovators and generally anyone willing and curious to know more to develop deeper people-to-people ties. Register for the Gurukul Series here, next Friday, Nov. 8 at 8 a.m. EDT: https://lnkd.in/gf9y4bYm

Last week, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)/NSIN Propel Hawaii exhibited its Demo Day at TechNet Indo-Pacific Conference and provided an opportunity for the cohort of ten startups from across the US to showcase critical technologies to Department of Defense (DoD) civilians and active-duty personnel. Propel partners commercial startup accelerators to provide solutions to the DoD and assist units, commands, and program offices to discover and shape emerging tech for real-world needs in the DoD. The Demo Day also consisted of demonstration at Hickman Air Force Base and a live fire event to test counter unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. #defenseinnovation #emergingtech #startup

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and National Security Innovation Network will host the NSIN Foundry Showcase pitch event on Dec. 5, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. EST. Meet the cohort of entrepreneurs and learn about their commercialization strategies for federally created technologies and experience in NSIN's Foundry program, where teams of selected applicants collaborate with DoD scientists and technologists to assess the market viability and commercialization potential of these innovations. Register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/dm2sNV38

In this edition of the Defense Innovation Funding Ops, check out three funding opportunities that are closing by the end of October! #defenseinnovation #funding