Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Washington

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www.diu.mil

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OnRamp Hub: Washington – Catalyzing Defense Innovation

OnRamp Hub: Washington is a pivotal initiative within the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), dedicated to fostering innovation and guiding innovators through the complexities of defense commercialization. This hub provides comprehensive support and a variety of initiatives specifically designed to help startups successfully integrate into the dynamic DoD Innovation ecosystem. It acts as a crucial conduit, creating a more accessible and streamlined pathway for funders, founders, and specialized talent—particularly those focused on developing commercial and dual-use technologies—to effectively engage with the Department of Defense.

As part of DIU’s broader national strategy, OnRamp Hubs embody an "open front door" philosophy, connecting the private sector, academia, and mission partners with the DoD. DIU is committed to cultivating a robust commercial technology network across the United States, acknowledging that cutting-edge innovations can emerge from any region. Through strategic regional outreach, including the OnRamp Hubs, DIU engages a diverse array of stakeholders to accelerate and scale early to late-stage technologies and talent, ensuring they meet the critical needs of the Department of Defense. The collective emphasis of these geographically embedded hubs enables DIU to integrate innovative companies, research labs, military bases, accelerators, academic institutions, and investors across America, bolstering the nation's defense technology capabilities.