Defense Spending is Exploding: $20M+ for These Startups
Jun 09, 2025If you're building innovative tech—AI, drones, VR, advanced software—and looking for funding, you don’t have to rely on venture capital. The U.S. federal government is actively investing in startups and small businesses through R&D grants and 7-figure contracts, and the process may be more accessible than you think.
In this episode, we break down exactly how founders are landing major development contracts—without a huge team or D.C. connections.
What You’ll Learn:
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How startups are winning 7-figure SBIR and OTA contracts to fund tech development
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The real story behind government R&D funding—and how to tap into it
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How to build relationships with DoD insiders who can sponsor your innovation
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A step-by-step path from Phase I to production-level deals
You'll hear from:
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Brian, who went from zero military contacts to multiple contract wins
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Oliver, who used SBIR to scale his sales across multiple defense units
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Luke, a former insider explaining how the process really works inside the DoD
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Launch a high-revenue consulting business (some earn up to $400K solo)
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Land high-paying roles as account executives at government-focused firms
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Build a repeatable process to find, shape, and win federal deals
Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or future consultant, this is a real opportunity to grow using government dollars—and without pitching investors or filling out endless grant applications.
If you're serious about funding your innovation, this is where to start.
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