National Security Innovation Capital
Mountain View, Californiansic.mil
Overview
National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC) is a Department of Defense (DoD) initiative that enables dual-use hardware startups to advance key milestones in their product development by addressing the shortfall of private investment from trusted sources. NSIC provides funds to hardware startups which have achieved Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or higher. NSIC funding enables companies to further develop their products, reducing future technical risk and time to market and increasing prospects for private investment.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuview | Aug 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Great Lakes Crystal Technologies | Jan 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| Beacon Photonics | Nov 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SubSeaSail | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Parallel Flight Technologies | Oct 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
