
Defense Innovation Unit
The investment of the U.S. government through DIU has been a clear win-win. Access to testing resources accelerated Joby’s efforts to mature and scale our technology, and the DoD gained insight …
DIU Team
DIU team members include active duty military, reservists, civilians, and contractors who bring extensive military and private sector experience to accelerate commercial technology for national security.
About DIU
DIU brings innovation missions together to strengthen the national security innovation base. In addition to our original mission, Pentagon leadership in 2019 directed DIU to assume oversight of NSIN and …
The latest news and events from DIU
Sep 18, 2025 · news | 20 July 2025 DIU, USNORTHCOM, US ARMY Announce Finalists for C-UAS Low-Cost Sensing Challenge event Defense Innovation Organizations at Fed Supernova 2025 news …
Solving Problems with Commercial Tech at Commercial Speed
Access the most advanced commercial solutions to your national security challenges with help from DIU's experts.
Work With Us - Open Solicitations - Commercial
Find the Right Path to Working With DIU Pathways through Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) If your company has a proven track record of commercial viability with commercial off-the-shelf …
Defense Innovation Unit FY23 Annual Report | DIU
Ninety days after the realignment and appointment of Director Beck, DIU submitted to the Secretary of Defense its "DIU 3.0" plan, which outlines the critical shift in focus, action, and resourcing that DIU …
Portfolio
To provide accelerated delivery of prototyped commercial technology solutions to a broader set of partners across the Department of War (DoW), DIU launched the DIU Commercial Solutions Catalog.
Work With Us - Defense Innovation Unit
Whether seeking hardware, software, or service solutions, DIU lowers the barriers to entry and makes it faster and easier for companies of any size to do business with the Department of War.
Contact Us - Defense Innovation Unit
For an overview of the DIU down-select process, known as the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process, please view this video explainer. We also have information on our website on how to submit …