Office of the Secretary of Defense
Overview
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal civilian staff element of the U.S. Secretary of Defense and is part of the U.S. Department of Defense. Its responsibilities include policy development, planning, resource management, and program evaluation. Through various component offices, such as the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) and the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), the OSD funds and supports the development of innovative technologies critical to national security. This is accomplished through financial assistance mechanisms like grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts with small businesses, universities, and other research entities. Notable funding programs include the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, the Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF), and the Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) pilot program. The OSD's investment focus is on accelerating technology from development to production to ensure U.S. warfighters have the capabilities needed to address emerging threats.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
defense.govInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiami Networks | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bionic Power Inc. | May 2016 | Grant | Co-investor |
| InfraScan | Jul 2021 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Generation Alpha Transistor | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Blue Wave Semiconductors | Feb 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Office of the Secretary of Defense based?
Office of the Secretary of Defense is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
When was Office of the Secretary of Defense founded?
Founding year information for Office of the Secretary of Defense is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Office of the Secretary of Defense have?
Office of the Secretary of Defense has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Office of the Secretary of Defense's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tiami Networks, Bionic Power Inc., InfraScan, Generation Alpha Transistor, Blue Wave Semiconductors.
What was Office of the Secretary of Defense's most recent investment shown here?
Office of the Secretary of Defense's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Generation Alpha Transistor in 2025.
What sectors does Office of the Secretary of Defense focus on?
Office of the Secretary of Defense focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Office of the Secretary of Defense focus on?
Stage focus information for Office of the Secretary of Defense is not publicly available.