Mission Alignment

American Defense Innovation Forum is a Texas-registered nonprofit R&D organization committed to advancing U.S. national security and dual-use technology through structured partnerships with small businesses, universities, federal agencies, and other nonprofits.
We act as a nonprofit force multiplier—providing technical services, ecosystem navigation, and strategic advisory while enabling agile, compliant collaboration across sectors.

STTR Partnership Services

Support Includes:

– Infrastructure to coordinate labs, subcontractors, and technical deliverables
– Custom Statement of Work (SOW) design
– Technical advisory and leadership staffing
– Sub-award management and compliance

Nonprofit Services for Fellow Organizations

ADIF provides R&D and innovation services to other nonprofits (e.g., foundations, academic consortia, advocacy groups) operating in adjacent domains (cybersecurity, AI, biotech, national security).

Offerings:

– Technology scouting and evaluation
– Government grant strategy and federal alignment
– Business development and program capture
– Consortium development and CRADA support

All services are aligned with ADIF’s public-benefit mission and offered under nonprofit contractual frameworks.

Strategic Government Engagement

ADIF works directly with:
– DOD CRADA offices
– OUSD(I&S), 67 CW, and national labs
– State-level innovation offices
– Intelligence and homeland security stakeholders

Benefits to Partners:
– Support navigating DoD, DHS, and IC contracting channels
– Inside track on dual-use requirements
– CRADA access and coordination
– Real-time visibility into government tech gaps
– Support navigating DoD, DHS, and IC contracting channels

Trusted Advisory and Relationship Management

ADIF provides silent, senior-level support to client companies, nonprofits, and SBIR/STTR advisors, including:
– Bridge-building between startups and research institutions
– Relationship stewardship with federal sponsors
– Technical messaging for Phase II/III proposals

Flexible Structure and Compliance

– Texas nonprofit corporation in good standing
– IRS 501(c)(3)/(6) application in process (retroactive to formation upon approval)
– Able to invoice and contract immediately under Texas law
– Structured for cost recovery, not profit, in line with nonprofit governance and mission delivery