Area of Interest for the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC): Defense Industrial Venture Engagement

The Department of War (DoW) Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) is responsible for shaping private investment toward national security priorities. To do this effectively, OSC must operate from accurate, timely, and context rich data on emerging technologies, capital markets, and industrial base conditions. Decision speed is constrained today by fragmented information, inconsistent analytic tools, and uneven workforce understanding of the ecosystems driving defense relevant innovation.

Section 230 of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), directs the Department to deepen its understanding of emerging technology and commercial business environments. OSC intends to use this Area of Interest to close .... Read More