How much does NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) invest?

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.

How much equity does NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) take?

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.

Where is NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) located and is it in person?

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is based in Arlington, VA and runs a hybrid program.

Is NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) still active?

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is marked possibly inactive: we could not confirm a current cohort during our last check on Sep 28, 2026. Confirm directly with the program before applying.

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NSIN (National Security Innovation Network)

Defense & Space · Run by Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense · Arlington, VA

Verified Sep 28, 2026

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The facts

All fields verified Sep 28, 2026

Terms model: Non-dilutive
Investment: Not published
Equity taken: Not published
Program length: Not published
Format: Hybrid
Location: Arlington, VA
Cohorts per year: Not published
Cohort size: Not published
Stage focus: early-stage ventures, academic teams
Sub-vertical: national security venture/talent programs
Demographic focus: Not published
Backers: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Innovation Unit
Notable alumni: Not published

Terms notes: DoD program office (formerly MD5) under DIU running collaboration and acceleration programs (Hacking for Defense, boot camps, venture programs) with non-dilutive support. No investment amounts published. Current programming could not be verified: as of 2026-09-28 the nsin.mil domain no longer resolves (no DNS record), so the website and application links are removed (the URLs stay in sources); the NSIN Forge page on partner FedTech's site shows registration closed; and no cohort announcements after the 2024 DIU restructuring were found, so status is possibly_inactive pending confirmation.

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Terms in plain English

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is a Department of Defense program office under the Defense Innovation Unit, not an investor. Historically it ran collaboration and acceleration programs such as Hacking for Defense, Foundry, Forge, and boot camps that connected ventures and academic teams with defense problem owners, with non-dilutive support and no equity taken. It has never published investment amounts, and it does not write checks into companies. Its current program lineup could not be verified, so treat any specific offering as unconfirmed until NSIN or a partner announces it.

Who this is actually for

Historically served very early ventures, students, and academic teams looking for a structured entry point into defense problem sets rather than funding. Given the program's uncertain status, founders should verify directly that a specific NSIN program is accepting applications before planning around it.

NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) application deadlines

No application window is on record for this program yet. Check the official website for the next cohort.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) application deadline?: No upcoming application window is published for NSIN (National Security Innovation Network). We last verified this on Sep 28, 2026.
How much does NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) invest?: NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) does not publish an investment amount, so we record it as not published.
How much equity does NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) take?: NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) does not publish the equity it takes, so we record it as not published.
Where is NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) located and is it in person?: NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is based in Arlington, VA and runs a hybrid program.
Is NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) still active?: NSIN (National Security Innovation Network) is marked possibly inactive: we could not confirm a current cohort during our last check on Sep 28, 2026. Confirm directly with the program before applying.

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