Forging a Resilient Future
DIBI is a solutions engine that transforms America’s defense industrial base—connecting research, capital, and coalitions to deliver results at scale.
What We Do
Solutions Built to Scale
We believe building a strong defense industrial base is vital to empowering the warfighter and safeguarding America’s freedom and prosperity.
DIBI operates at the intersection of research, capital, and coalition-building. Based at Northeastern University with partners across the defense ecosystem, we identify critical challenges and mobilize the expertise, funding, and stakeholders needed to solve them—at scale.
Focus Areas
Collaboration in Action for a Stronger Future
Convene Experts and Leaders
We bring together national security experts, leaders, and bold thinkers to identify the art of the possible.
Calibrate Ideas for Real World Impact
We mobilize world-class research institutions to test and validate bold ideas ready for implementation.
Catalyze and Scale Success
We don’t stop at good ideas. By activating private capital, we transform innovation into measurable outcomes that scale.
About DIBI
Transforming Defense Through Innovation at Scale
DIBI connects government, industry, and higher ed to accelerate innovation, strengthen critical capabilities, and build the collaborative systems needed to meet today’s challenges—and prepare for what’s next.
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