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NSIN Vector

NSIN Vector Cohort

Supports early national security ventures through a cohort-based acceleration and dual-use marketplace.

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NSIN Vector is the annual cohort accelerator operated by the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), a program office within the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). The program targets pre-Series A and early-stage dual-use ventures seeking to develop innovations for and conduct business with the Department of Defense. NSIN was formerly known as MD5 National Security Technol…

What this grant funds

Supports pre-Series A dual-use ventures developing technologies for DoD missions — including command and control, resilient positioning and navigation, data sharing, advanced sensing, and communications in contested environments.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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.Prize
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.$50K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.executivegov.com