Funding the Force: Where Army SBIR Dollars and Private Capital Meet

The Army doesn't just write checks, it funds capabilities. In this fireside chat, a Private Capital Integration Lead and the AI & Energy Portfolio Director for Army SBIR breaks down how non-dilutive Army funding and private investment fit together to de-risk dual-use companies. We'll dig into where the Army is prioritizing investment, how programs like xTech and the Army Applications Lab fit into the funding journey, and what the Army is investing in. What You'll Learn:How Army SBIR/STTR is organized and how it differs from the Navy and Air Force programsWhat "private capital integration" means in practice — how the Army leverages, matches, or signals alongside venture dollarsHow xTech competitions and the Army Applications Lab fit into the funding journey, and when to pursue eachAdditional Resources:Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips. About Founder Institute:The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over [total_graduates] founders across [total_countries] countries raise more than $[total_funding] in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.