Last year over $4.3B in R&D contract awards were made to nearly 4,000 small businesses. Patriot Labs is changing the way government works with industry to adopt emerging technology, next generation systems, novel products, and mission-critical capabilities.
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Put simply, Patriot Labs addresses one of the most significant challenges faced by industry when seeking to pursue government opportunities – identifying the customer. Our advisories are dynamically tailored to individual member capability focus areas. Members receive access to rapid acquisition programs and major federal innovation initiatives through the following support services:
Member Services
For additional descriptions of our member support and research services, go to Federal Help Desk.
Annual Dues
Patriot Labs connects small business solution providers, technology R&D institutions, industry experts, and rapid innovation funding programs. Together, we create the next-generation defense and federal enterprise capabilities.
Industry (Large Business): $1,200
Industry (Small Business): $375
A SMALL BUSINESS is defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) size standards as a for-profit entity with less than 500 employees and less than $35M in average annual receipts. Must not be prohibited from doing business with the Department of Defense. Non-Traditional1 and Small Business Concerns (SBC)2 with technologies/capabilities relevant to at least one PartnerNetwork Focus Area are highly encouraged to apply.
(1) A Traditional organization is defined by the government as a firm that is subject to the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) full cost accounting standards. If you have never heard of DCAA, are a small business or start-up, or have not done business with the federal government before, you are likely Non-Traditional.
(2) Special consideration given to industry categorized as one or more of the following: Small Business, HUBZone, Women-owned, SDVOSB, Minority-owned, or less than $50M in work with DoD last year.
(2) Special consideration given to industry categorized as one or more of the following: Small Business, HUBZone, Women-owned, SDVOSB, Minority-owned, or less than $50M in work with DoD last year.
Academic: $175
Must be currently associated with – and a representative of – an accredited academic institution with R&D interests relevant to at least one PartnerNetwork Focus Area.
Individual: $50
Must be a professional with subject matter expertise relevant to at least one PartnerNetwork Focus Area. Individual members may collaborate with other PartnerNetwork members and be compensated for their individual efforts and contributions. They may not act as an agent/representative of an organization or submit proposals for direct government award.
Government: $0
Complimentary for government employees and members of the U.S. Military. Must be working in a capacity that supports current government innovation or modernization efforts; and be active-duty status serving any armed service component (Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve) and branch (Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force) or be a full-time employee of a U.S. federal, state, or local government organization.
Member Withdrawl. Patriot Labs membership fees are per member / per year. Members may cancel membership anytime up until 7-days prior to renewal. To cancel, contact Member Services. Please provide the MemberID and primary member email.
To request a membership invitation to the Patriot Labs PartnerNetwork, or if you have questions and would like to be contacted, click here to submit a request.
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Capability Focus Areas
- Additive Manufacturing
- Advanced Manufacturing and Production
- Advanced Materials
- Advanced Networks
- Advanced Nuclear Energy
- Advanced Wireless
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Autonomous & Unmanned Systems
- Autonomous Agents
- Blockchain & Distributed Ledger
- C4ISR Technology
- Cloud Computing
- Cognitive and Explainable AI
- Combat Casualty/Critical Care
- Critical Infrastructure Modernization & Security
- Cyber Security
- Data Analysis & Analytics
- Directed Energy
- Edge Computing
- Energy Storage Technologies
- Engine Technology
- Grid Modernization & Security
- Human-Machine Interfaces
- Hypersonics
- Immersive Technologies (VR, AR, MR, XR)
- Instruments and Payloads
- Integrated Communications Technologies
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Digital Twins
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Machine Learning (ML) & MLOps
- Medical Devices (wearable & diagnostic)
- Network Applications
- Networks
- Nontherapeutic Biotechnologies
- Omics (Genomics, Proteomics, Multi-omcis)
- Process Automation (RPA and IPA)
- Propulsion Technologies and Systems
- Quantum Technologies
- Radar Applications
- Radar-Communication Systems
- Radars
- Radio-frequency (RF) Technology
- Renewable Energy
- RF Materials and Components
- Robotics & Machine Automation
- Semiconductors and Microelectronics
- Sensors & Sensor Fusion
- Signature Management (Early Detection)
- Space Technologies and Systems
- Sustained Autonomy
- Symbiotic Human-Machine Applications
- Therapeutic Biotechnologies
See complete list of current Technology Domains and Capability Focus Areas.