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(Left to right) Prescott Paulin, Department of Defense for Research & Engineering, Industry Engagement Director; Chief Operating Officer for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Blake Moore; and Sarah Pearson, Department of Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), Director of Strategic Initiatives & the Bridge Program; moderated by Jen Judson, Bloomberg News, speaks during the 2026 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference, in Washington, D.C. September 10, 2026. (DOD Photo by Devon Bistarkey).

DIU moves to prototype new contract model that will fast-track security clearances for startups

Senior officials unveiled the plan and impending solicitation, which was developed under DIU’s new Bridge Program.

Sep 10, 2026 By Brandi Vincent

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Army to develop ‘high-priority’ AI capabilities with non-traditional partners in new SBIR program

Proposals from interested and applicable companies will be accepted Jan. 10-31.

Jan 5, 2023 By Brandi Vincent