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National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC)

Defense Innovation Unit

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Non-dilutive money specifically for dual-use hardware startups — a rare fit for the physical systems Ukraine builds, via a US entity.

National Security Innovation Capital is a Defense Innovation Unit program that provides non-dilutive capital to dual-use hardware startups, explicitly to keep them off adversary funding. It backs physical systems — autonomy, drones, ground and maritime robotics, sensors — a rare fit for what Ukraine builds, but the recipient must be a US entity.

Eligibility

Via local entity

DIU program funding hardware startups with non-dilutive capital to counter adversary money. US entity required; strong for dual-use hardware.

Autonomy / AIUAV / dronesGround / UGVNaval / USVSensors / optics

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