Submit your innovative commercial solutions to address national security challenges with the support of DIU (Defense Innovation Unit), explore the open calls here.

DIU plays a crucial role in bolstering US national security by expediting the integration of cutting-edge commercial technologies into military operations and fortifying US national security innovation base.

Through strategic partnerships with various entities within the Department of Defense (DoD), DIU swiftly prototypes and deploys dual-use capabilities to address operational hurdles with agility and effectiveness. With its presence in key innovation hubs such as Silicon Valley, Boston, Austin, Chicago, and the Pentagon, DIU serves as the primary conduit between the Department and leading technology firms nationwide.

Distinguished as the sole DoD entity dedicated exclusively to implementing and scaling commercial technologies across the U.S. military at commercial pace, DIU operates across seven pivotal technology sectors. It actively engages with the venture capital and commercial technology innovation ecosystem to drive forward transformative solutions. Currently, DIU has five open calls targeting various domains for innovative solutions.

Support by the SPIN4EIC team

You could benefit from free support from the SPIN4EIC team for these calls!
You can contact us through the Helpdesk selecting the category "SPIN4EIC powered by EIC BAS Innovation Procurement Programme". 
The SPIN4EIC team will then get in contact with you in order to define how we could best support you (legal support, pitching coaching, support with the elaboration of your offer, and more).