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Programs & Seminars

Four offerings. One ladder. Rolling DTIP intake; scheduled DLIF, workshops, and Centurions cohorts for 2026–27.

DTIP

Updated 2026

Defense Technology Innovation Program

Home of the OSD Policy DTIP Future Innovations Forum — led since 2017 at the request of the OUSD(Policy) Executive Secretariat, delivered at zero cost to DoD. Policy-led entry to position the capability, map 4–5 landing zones, and select the acquisition pathway.

Duration

2–6 weeks (custom)

Participants

Selective / rolling intake

Next Cohort

Rolling intake

Investment

Custom

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Program Features

  • Narrative and mission-thread positioning
  • Office/PEO mapping
  • Pathway selection (SBIR, OTA, MTA, BAA, IDIQ)
  • Meeting prep and artifacts
  • 90-day execution plan

Program Outcomes

    Application Deadline: Rolling

    Elite Program

    Centurions

    Updated 2026

    MG Disruptive Acceleration Program

    Flagship six-month engagement for top-tier companies that already know they need named sponsors, not orientation. Public-private partnership posture with OSD Policy; execution support into Acquisition and Sustainment.

    Duration

    6 months minimum

    Participants

    15-20 companies per cohort

    Next Cohort

    2026-10-01

    Investment

    Premium / custom

    Learn More About Centurions

    Program Features

    • Flag/SES access against mapped offices
    • Pathway execution
    • One-on-one advisory
    • Priority on classified and limited-access opportunities where eligible
    • Fractal CTO / special advisor bench

    Program Outcomes

      Application Deadline: 2026-09-15

      DLIF

      Updated 2026

      Defense Logistics Innovation Forum

      Structured forum connecting logistics and sustainment innovators with NAVSEA and defense stakeholders. Originated with NAVSEA PEO USC PMS 501. Showcase, navigation, and partnership facilitation — not a trade-show booth.

      Duration

      3 months

      Participants

      50+ companies per cohort

      Next Cohort

      2026-10-15

      Investment

      Moderate / custom

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      Program Features

      • Technology showcase
      • Ecosystem orientation
      • Office-level facilitation
      • Market and roadmap intelligence
      • Working sessions with logistics stakeholders

      Program Outcomes

        Application Deadline: 2026-09-30

        Innovation Workshops

        Updated 2026

        Technology-Specific Deep Dives

        One- to two-day deep dives on a named problem set — AI/autonomy, C-UAS, EW, space, logistics, contested logistics, and acquisition pathways. Defense professionals in the room. Follow-up matching after the session.

        Duration

        1-2 days

        Participants

        20-100 by topic

        Next Cohort

        See calendar

        Investment

        Accessible / session fee

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        Program Features

        • Expert brief
        • Interactive demonstration
        • End-user feedback
        • Problem-solving block
        • Post-session matching

        Program Outcomes

          Application Deadline: Varies by session

          Upcoming Program Schedules

          Secure your spot in our next program cohorts

          AI / Autonomy Workshop

          New
          Starts: 9/22/2026
          Apply by: 2026-09-08
          Spots Available15/30

          Centurions Fall 2026

          New
          Starts: 10/1/2026
          Apply by: 2026-09-15
          Spots Available12/20

          DLIF Fall 2026

          New
          Starts: 10/15/2026
          Apply by: 2026-09-30
          Spots Available30/50

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