DIU Decoded: The Startup’s Guide to Winning with the Department of Defense
Joshua Lawton Joshua Lawton

DIU Decoded: The Startup’s Guide to Winning with the Department of Defense

Thanks to the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), startups and commercial tech companies now have a direct line to the Pentagon. This isn’t some slow-moving, red-tape-filled procurement process where contracts take years to materialize. DIU moves fast—by government standards and even startup standards—connecting innovators to the DoD’s most urgent needs.

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Reinventing Defense: Transforming Innovation and Research at the DoD
Joshua Lawton Joshua Lawton

Reinventing Defense: Transforming Innovation and Research at the DoD

The Pentagon is undertaking a comprehensive transformation of its approach to innovation and research. In response to evolving threats and the rapid pace of technological change, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is merging several of its technology and acquisition offices, adjusting funding models, and adopting agile acquisition strategies to deliver advanced capabilities faster and more efficiently.

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