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How to get "Free Money" as a Defense Company

How to get "Free Money" as a Defense Company

The role of the SBIR program for early-stage defense technology startups

Mar 22, 2023
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One of the most powerful tools available for early-stage (pre-seed and seed) defense- or government-focused and for dual-use companies is the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Understanding this program could mean the difference between life and death for a start-up.

It can also help investors know how to approach and diligence a potential investment.

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