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Capital to grow my business

Find money and support to buy equipment, expand your facility, hire workers, develop new products, or make more products.

SBA LoansFind SBA-backed loans for your manufacturing business.Get Capital Small Business Investment Company DirectoryFind private investment firms that work with small businesses.Find an SBIC Defense Industrial Base ConsortiumFind funding and partnership opportunities for businesses that support national defense.Visit DIBC Small Business Innovation Research GrantsApply for federal funding to develop and test new technology. You do not have to repay grant funding.Explore Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Innovation PortalFind Department of War technology needs and submit a research-funding proposal.Visit the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal Cornerstone ConsortiumExplore Army opportunities to develop, test, and expand manufacturing solutions in priority industries.Explore Cornerstone Office of Strategic Capital Credit ProgramLearn about Department of War financing for projects that support critical technologies and supply chains.Explore the Credit Program Office of Strategic Capital Investment Fund FinancingExplore Department of War financing options for businesses working in critical technology and manufacturing.Explore Investment Fund Financing Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement ProgramFind support for organizations that help small businesses solve supply-chain, workforce, technical, and production challenges.Learn about the SCALE Program

Capital to start my business

Find funding, local support, and guidance to launch a new manufacturing business or develop a new product.

SBA LoansLearn about SBA-backed loans that can help you start or grow a manufacturing business.Learn about SBA capital Small Business Investment Company DirectoryFind private investment firms that may invest in small businesses.Find an SBIC Small Business Innovation Research GrantsApply for federal funding to develop, test, and bring new technology to market. You do not have to repay grant funding.Explore Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs Federal and State Technology Partnership ProgramFind organizations in your state or region that can help you apply for federal technology funding.Learn about the FAST Program Regional Innovation ClustersFind local and regional support for startups, including help with market research, customers, and government contracting.Find Regional Innovation Clusters

Break into government contracting

Find opportunities to sell your products or services to the federal government, the Department of War, or larger government contractors.

APEX AcceleratorsLocal support to businesses for entering and participating in the government supply chain.Explore APEX Accelerators System for Award ManagementRegister your business to compete for federal contracts and search for government opportunities.Visit SAM.gov LYNX Supplier Readiness PlatformCreate a profile that helps Department of War buyers and partners find your business and understand what you make or provide.Visit LYNX SBA Subcontracting NetworkFind subcontracting opportunities with larger companies that already have federal contracts.Explore SUBNet Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board SystemFind Defense Logistics Agency buying opportunities and submit quotes.Visit DIBBS Defense Industrial Base ConsortiumFind Department of War solicitations for Defense Production Act Title III and Industrial Base Fund opportunities.Join DIBC Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Innovation PortalFind Department of War technology problems that small businesses can help solve and submit a proposal.Visit the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal DoW Mentor-Protégé ProgramConnects businesses new to government contracting with more experienced companies.Join MPP

Check my government contracting certification

Check your business registration and make it easier for federal agencies and defense partners to find you.

SBA Certification EligibilitySee whether your business qualifies for SBA contracting certifications and federal set-aside opportunities.Check your certification eligibility System for Award ManagementRegister your business, manage your federal registration, and search for federal contract opportunities.Visit SAM.gov LYNX Supplier Readiness PlatformBuild a business profile and increase your visibility with Department of War buyers and partners.Visit LYNX

Onshore my business

Find U.S. suppliers, move more of your supply chain to America, and strengthen domestic production.

Make Onshoring Great Again PortalFind verified U.S. manufacturers, producers, and suppliers.Find Suppliers Civil Reserve Manufacturing NetworkLearn how U.S. manufacturers can support defense production during a national emergency.Explore the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement ProgramFind support for programs that help small businesses overcome supply-chain, workforce, and production challenges.Learn about the SCALE Program Defense Industrial Base ConsortiumFind partnerships and opportunities that can help strengthen U.S. defense supply chains.Visit DIBC Cornerstone ConsortiumExplore Army opportunities involving U.S. manufacturing, supply chains, materials, electronics, shipbuilding, and other priority industries.Explore Cornerstone International Trade SupportFind SBA resources to help your manufacturing business sell to customers in other countries.Go Global

More information on the Department of War

Learn how the Department of War works with manufacturers, technology companies, suppliers, and other businesses that support America’s national defense.

Office of Industrial Base GrowthExplore resources that power small business and defense marketplace readiness.Visit the Office of Industrial Base Growth APEX AcceleratorsLocal support to businesses for entering and participating in the government supply chain.Explore APEX Accelerators LYNX Supplier Readiness PlatformCreate a profile, connect with defense partners, and learn how to prepare your business for defense work.Visit LYNX Defense Industrial Base ConsortiumLearn about Department of War research, development, prototype, and partnership opportunities.Learn about DIBC Cornerstone ConsortiumLearn about Army manufacturing and supply-chain priorities across key industries.Explore Cornerstone Office of Strategic Capital Credit ProgramLearn about Department of War financing tools for critical technology and supply-chain projects.Explore the Credit Program Office of Strategic Capital Investment Fund FinancingExplore Department of War investment and financing resources for critical technologies and manufacturing.Explore Investment Fund Financing Defense Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Innovation PortalFind Department of War technology topics and submit small-business research proposals.Visit the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board SystemSearch Defense Logistics Agency buying needs and submit quotes.Visit DIBBS Rapid Integrated Scalable EnterpriseLearn about a Department of War pathway for bringing new technology into defense programs.Explore RISE Civil Reserve Manufacturing NetworkLearn how manufacturers can prepare to support the Department of War during a national emergency.Explore the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network