Last year over $4.3B in R&D contract awards were made to nearly 4,000 small businesses with an average per project funding amount of $667,886. Patriot Labs is changing the way government works with industry to adopt emerging technology, next generation systems, novel products, and mission-critical capabilities.

Connecting Members to Defense, Intelligence, and Civilian Agency Innovation Initiatives and Rapid Acquisition Programs

Patriot Labs is committed to accelerating the pace of innovation. Our efforts often take place behind the scenes – connecting companies with customers, sourcing project funding, and making things possible. For government organizations, we assist problem owners with adopting new capabilities and emerging technology. For commercial companies and solution providers, we facilitate stakeholder access, requirements transparency, and project funding needed to develop and demonstrate their solutions.

Outcomes That Matter

Patriot Labs provides focused support to help members successfully connect, coordinate, and collaborate as they engage DoD and government programs.

CONNECT

Find member-aligned opportunities.

Patriot Labs continuously evaluates government customer needs and requirements.

We calibrate member capability and market positioning statements to align with opportunities.

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Innovations Sought

COORDINATE

Facilitate government-industry introductions.

Patriot Labs identifies industry, customer, and end-user points of contact.

We advise members on presenting compelling solution benefit and impact briefings.

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Solution Requirements

COLLABORATE

Fund prototypes, pilots, and projects.

Patriot Labs supports the formation and management of integrated project teams.

We guide members in teaming, technology adaptation, and funding pathways.

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Rapid Developments

 

To view a current list of areas where industry collaboration is sought, go to Capability Focus Areas.

Annual Dues

Annual dues include Federal Help Desk member support. Receive actionable intelligence on member-matched opportunities, potential teaming partners, and customer requirements, along with guidance on fast-track R&D programs, accelerated contracting pathways, and strategic acquisition programs aligned with high-priority focus areas and urgent capability requirements.

There are no additional consortia fee commitments. Members do not pay consortia fees (no fixed fees – no percentage-based fees) for government awarded contracts, grants, or otherwise funded projects.

Flexible access to extended Federal Help Desk on-demand support. Selectively engage specialized analysts, advisors, and subject matter experts during capture, proposal, teaming, demonstration, or project execution periods.

Join us and create the next-generation defense and federal enterprise capabilities.

Industry (Large Business): $1,200

Greater than 500 employees or annual gross receipts in excess of $35M.

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.

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.

 

For descriptions of member support services, go to Federal Help Desk.

| Not ready for membership? Request a Complimentary Capabilities Profile searched by requirement owners and opportunity issuers.

Capability Profiles include an organizations capability focus areas, federal agencies of interest, certifications, socioeconomic status, and other qualifying information. Patriot Labs may use these to identify potential sources to support government technology requirements, capability needs, teaming arrangements, and calls-for-innovation.

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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.