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National Security Innovation Network

Connects startups, universities, and innovators with defense partners through challenge-based programs, networking, and accelerator pathways.

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Programs3
Active grants0
Total grants3
About

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is a program office inside the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) that connects startups, universities, and academia with national security problems — running hackathons, accelerators, and prize challenges rather than issuing direct grants. NSIN was founded in 2016 as MD5 National Security Technology Accelerator and renamed NSIN in 2019 when transferred into …

Programs & grants under this funder
NSIN Programs Portfolio

Supports NSIN's full portfolio of hackathons boot camps and innovation program connecting startups and universities with DoD.

1 grant
NSIN Programs Portfolio
Discontinued
$50K pool
NSIN Propel

Supports AFRL-partnered accelerator providing catalytic funding and DoD access for defense-tech startups.

1 grant
NSIN Propel
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— pool
NSIN Vector

Supports pre-Series accelerator connecting dual-use startups with DoD mentors and prize.

1 grant
NSIN Vector Cohort
Discontinued
$50K pool
Parent entityDefense Innovation Unit
Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: nsin.mil