AX Match
An ecosystem alignment engine that connects defense startups, investors, and innovation programs by analyzing technology focus, readiness level, and mission priorities.
Explore Your Defense Ecosystem Alignment
Complete this short questionnaire to see how your organization aligns with participants across the defense innovation ecosystem.

Whether you represent a startup, investor, or government program, the platform analyzes technology focus, readiness level, mission relevance, and capital strategy to identify potential collaboration opportunities.
Which type of participant are you?
Organization Type
Organization Type
Team Size
Core Technology Domain
Current TRL
Current Product Stage
Relevant Mission Domains
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Dual-Use Applicability
Prior Government Engagement
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Operational Environment Readiness
Security / Compliance Readiness
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Primary Target Customers
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Primary Deployment Model
Expected Adoption Timeline
Current Funding Stage
Target Raise Range
Expected Next Funding Timeline
Primary Objective on Platform
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Preferred Partner Type
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Pitch Deck
Preferred Technology Domains
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Preferred TRL Range
Preferred Product Stage
Preferred Investment Stage
Preferred Check Size
Priority Mission Domains
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Interest in Dual-Use Technologies
Preferred Deployment Context
Number of portfolio companies
Interest in Co-Investment
Primary Objective on Platform
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Preferred Partner Types
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Upcoming Platform Enhancements
(Phase II Development):

  • Automated ecosystem matching engine connecting startups, defense investors, and government innovation programs based on technology readiness, mission alignment, and funding strategy.
  • AI-assisted collaboration recommendations identifying high-potential partnerships across the defense innovation ecosystem.
  • Expanded ecosystem database including defense startups, venture investors, strategic partners, and government innovation initiatives.
  • Integrated SBIR/STTR opportunity discovery linking startups to relevant federal funding programs and acquisition pathways.
  • Advanced ecosystem analytics dashboards enabling investors and government programs to explore technology portfolios and co-investment opportunities.