Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas

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We help innovators refine, prototype, and scale for defense.

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The Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kansas, established by the Defense
Innovation Unit (DIU), provides a streamlined, transparent, and supportive
environment for non-traditional innovators. By simplifying acquisition
processes and offering resources to navigate defense contracting, the
OnRamp Hub: Kansas fosters collaboration between the Department of War
(DoW), industry, and academia. Leveraging Kansas' strengths in advanced
manufacturing, aerospace, and engineering, it accelerates technology
development, strengthens the national security ecosystem, and integrates
cutting-edge solutions to meet emerging defense challenges

Unlocking Defense Potential

Defense Innovation Unit

Accelerating Commercial Technology for National Security.

DIU is the only DoD organization focused on accelerating the adoption of commercial and dual-use technology to solve operational challenges at speed and scale.