DIUx
Abstract
DIUx mission is to accelerate innovation to the warfighter by leveraging commercial technology innovations. Initially, this program was managed by the Under Secretary of Defense Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD(AT&L)) with functional realignment of $148.8 million across the FYDP to WHS beginning in FY 2018. In July 2018, DIUx was realigned from WHS to the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). In August 2018, DIUx was re-designated the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to signify a permanence of the program. Effective FY 2020, DIU will transfer from WHS PE 0603342D8W to OSD PE 0603342D8Z with a functional realignment to OUSD(R&E). The DIU program will fund the development of novel leading-edge technologies emerging from high-tech companies that are not traditional defense contractors. An objective of this program is to obtain innovative technological advancements developed in the commercial sector and integrated into the DoD technological ecosystem. Incoming proposals will be assessed to ensure alignment with the DoD's strategic objectives to increase and strengthen our nation's security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 434_0603342D8W_3_0400_PB_2020
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