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National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC)

Funds United States. hardware startups with prototype contracts for dual-use deep technology in early stages.

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National Security Innovation Capital sits inside the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit and is built for U.S.-headquartered hardware startups that need long-horizon, non-dilutive capital. It was created for teams that can advance national security technology but struggle to raise venture backing because the development path is expensive and slow.

The program uses prototype other-transaction contracts r…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 28 May 2026Source: sam.gov