Frequently Asked Questions

What is this?

A discovery-first intelligence platform for the defense and dual-use landscape. It maps 8,074 companies across 10 capability areas and 75+ countries, and ranks them by how hard they are to find, so the 3,022 under-the-radar innovators surface first instead of the usual primes.

Who is it for?

Investors, defense buyers, primes, and program teams who need to find capable companies beyond the usual names. Access is invite-only and granted to vetted members.

Where does the data come from?

Public sources only: the U.S. DoD SBIR and STTR award record (4,000+ firms), NATO DIANA and NATO Innovation Fund cohorts, national defense accelerators across 10+ allied countries, and curated open web data. Each company is grounded in its own public footprint. See the methodology.

How do I get access?

Access is by invitation. If you think there is a fit, reach us through the contact page.

How current is it?

The corpus is refreshed as new awards, cohorts, and companies are surfaced. Every figure shown across the site is read live from the database, not hard-coded.

How do you handle data and privacy?

Company data is compiled from public sources. Any contact details are used only for selective, consented introductions and are never sold or redistributed. See the privacy policy.

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