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Lockheed Martin Ventures

Lockheed Martin Ventures

Invests in hardware, aerospace, and defense innovation founders through a corporate venture platform tied to Lockheed Martin.

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Lockheed Martin Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, one of the world's largest defense and aerospace contractors. Founded in 2007, it is one of the longest-operating CVCs in the aerospace and defense sector. In April 2026, Lockheed Martin's board authorized an increase in the venture fund to up to USD 1 billion, up from USD 400 million in 2022. As of that …

Corporate venture equity investment by Lockheed Martin into deeptech startups in AI, quantum computing, directed energy, microelectronics, and advanced materials for defense and aerospace.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.lockheedmartin.com