Winning in Defense Requires More Than Just Great Technology

Breaking into the defense sector isn’t just about securing funding—it’s about knowing what wins and how. Even the most advanced solutions can struggle to gain traction without the right strategy, positioning, and execution.

Ironvale Strategies helps tech innovators not only navigate the process but use it to their advantage. With experience leading one of the largest and most consistently successful DoD innovation programs, we know how to align the right partners, accelerate adoption, and bridge the gap between deep tech and real-world defense applications.

Why Companies Work With Us

We don’t just track funding - we analyze why certain solutions succeed and how to position you for a higher kill ratio. Our expertise comes from leading defense innovation efforts that have successfully transitioned cutting-edge technology from prototype to operational capability.

We Help You:

• Secure Your First DoD Contract – Position your technology for military needs and navigate procurement with a clear advantage.

• Win Competitive R&D Funding – Craft proposals that don’t just check the boxes but stand out and get funded.

• Fast-Track Market Entry – Move beyond bureaucratic hurdles and get in front of the right decision-makers faster.

• Bridge the Valley of Death – Connect with the right partners to advance from prototype to real-world deployment.

• Build Your Path to Defense Impact – Align your technology with the right mix of operators, integrators, and funders to accelerate adoption.

How We Help Companies Win

With deep experience in DoD innovation, acquisition strategy, and technology transition, we help companies move from breakthrough technology to real-world defense impact. Our expertise covers:

• Defense Innovation & Technology Transition – Successfully leading multi-million-dollar R&D efforts in weapons, energy, environment, and critical materials, ensuring groundbreaking technologies don’t just get funded—they get fielded.

• Acquisition & Market Strategy – Identifying the best funding and procurement pathways, including SBIR, OTAs, and FAR-based contracts, to accelerate adoption and scale in defense.

• Critical Materials & Industrial Base Resilience – Addressing supply chain security, material sourcing, and aligning domestic production with DoD priorities.

• Operational Infrastructure & Mission Readiness – Supporting technology adaptation for hardened facilities, installation energy solutions, and mission-critical defense operations.

• Strategic Positioning for Defense Contracts – Crafting compelling value propositions that align with military mission needs and decision-making priorities.

More Than Just Contracts — We Help You Build Your Path to Defense Impact

Winning in defense isn’t about pushing your technology - it’s about proving how it strengthens operational capability and aligns with mission needs. We don’t just help you win funding - we help you establish a path to defense impact, ensuring your technology moves from concept to operational success.

Ready to position your company for success? Let’s talk.