Introduction to:

Defense Launchpad

Doing business with the DoW

Defense Launchpad Index

For startups, scaleups, small businesses, and others who seek to do business with DoD.

DoD spends hundreds of billions of dollars annually on products and services with thousands of companies, so navigate the complex environment smarter to save time, energy, and maximize business opportunities.

Care to tap this market?

Master the Basics

Learn how to register a company in federal databases, market to the Department of Defense, and speak the lexicon.

Master the Basics

Identify Customers

Navigate Department of Defense organizations, portfolios, and hubs, along with the traditional and non-traditional defense industry.

Identify Customers

Identify Funding

Understand defense budget processes, program and special funds, and venture capital.

Identify Funding

Explore Opportunities

From Small Business Innovation Research to Other Transaction consortia and acquisition programs, identify the right opportunities to pursue.

Explore Opportunities

Understand Contracting

Work through contracting and agreement strategies, accounting systems, and intellectual property to accelerate revenue.

Understand Contracting