Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
GrantActiveThe Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) strengthens national security by accelerating the adoption of commercial technology throughout the military and bolstering our allied and national security innovation bases. DIU partners with organizations across the Department of War (DoW) to rapidly prototype and field dual-use capabilities that solve operational challenges at speed and scale. Solicitations drop randomly, so sign up for their newsletter to stay informed of the latest dates. DIU posts independent Commercial Solutions Openings on its own calendar; as of August 2026 its open-solicitations page listed none live, so check it for new postings.
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