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DIU Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge

domainDIU Dual-Use University Accelerator ChallengeverifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
Share of a $500,000 prize pool for up to 15 finalists; mentorship and DoD engagement
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Duration
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Funding
Share of a $500,000 prize pool for up to 15 finalists; mentorship and DoD engagement
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Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

A 12-week accelerator and prize challenge for university-rooted dual-use ventures addressing critical Department of Defense needs.

inventory_2What's Included

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Investment

Share of a $500,000 prize pool for up to 15 finalists; mentorship and DoD engagement

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Equity

See program

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Duration

Varies

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Program

DIU Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge

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Type

Accelerator

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: defense, dual-use, DoD, prize
  • check_circleLocation: United States
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directions_runHow to Apply

4 steps
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    Review DIU Dual-Use University Accelerator Challenge eligibility (Early Stage; focus: defense, dual-use, DoD, prize).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

  3. 3

    Submit via https://www.diu.mil/latest/diu-presents-dual-use-university-accelerator-challenge.

  4. 4

    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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#Accelerators#defense, dual-use, DoD, prize#defense, dual-use, DoD, prize#United States#Accelerator