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DIA is committed to leveraging the full range and scope of forward leaning ideas from all qualified and interested sources inside or outside of our organization, to include the Intelligence Community, other Government agencies, coalition partners, industry and academia.

Information provided here is intended to be a quick primer for how to engage DIA with innovative ideas. Interested parties should check back for updates or follow us on Twitter.

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ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NEEDIPEDIA AND INNOVATION INDUSTRY DAYS

NeedipeDIA is a unique acquisition mechanism that links mission needs to innovative solutions by directly engaging communities throughout industry and academia. NeedipeDIA streamlines the acquisition process by communicating a dynamic list of mission needs to solution providers in a clear and timely manner. DIA is looking for traditional and non-traditional partners to present innovations to some of our toughest technology, process and policy needs. If you are interested in helping us advance our national security, visit our Needipedia page.

OTHER GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

DIA continually seeks partnerships with all Federal, state and local agencies to share ideas, share costs and maximize value to the U.S. taxpayer. If you are part of a Government agency interested in partnering with DIA, email us via the 'Contact Us' page for more information.

SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PARTNERING

If you are conducting an externally funded Phase 2 or 3 Small Business Innovative Research program that aligns with the Defense Intelligence Enterprise mission, we would like to hear from you. Learn more about the DIA Office of Small Business Programs.