One big advantage to startups in defense tech is the opportunity for non-dilutive funding: SBIR. A Phase 1 SBIR is worth $100k-ish, and a Phase 2 can be close

One big advantage to startups in defense tech is the opportunity for non-dilutive funding: SBIR. A Phase 1 SBIR is worth $100k-ish, and a Phase 2 can be close to $1MM. Check the SBIR schedule for new topic releases at SBIR.gov.