The US Department of Defense has long recognized the vital role of small business as a driver of innovation. In the wake of pandemic-driven supply chain disruptions, and in the face of escalating cybersecurity threats and active warfare in many parts of the world, helping small businesses in the defense sector bridge supply chain gaps and accelerate the deployment of new and innovative technology has become a major national security concern. For hardware startup companies, they confront different challenges from those for software or other industries. New strategies are needed if we want to see more promising hardware companies succeed and reach their market potential.Read More