NAVY Launch is an intensely focused program for Phase II awardees to explore, define (or redefine), and implement a commercialization strategy.
The program provides a structured path of discovery, from commercial value proposition and competitive assessments to go-to-market plans. It also includes business strategies for funding options, including private capital, to strengthen the company and support growth in commercial markets, beyond traditional defense.
What the Program Offers
There are two parts of the NAVY Launch program:
Stage 1. Training and Exposure (Open to All)
- Commercialization Workshops: Develop skills in customer discovery, product-market fit, IP, fundraising and more.
- Private Capital Forums: Learn how to raise capital, engage investors, and choose the right funding model.
- Networking Events: Connect with peers, investors, advisors, and DoN stakeholders.
Stage 2. Acceleration Track (Application-Only)
Advisor-led program for 20 selected companies. Participants meet bi-weekly to:
- Define (or refine) their commercialization strategy
- Test value propositions through customer discovery
- Build go-to-market and funding plans
- Refine investor and sales materials
New Pilot: Exploration Track (Open to Stage 1 and 2 Participants)
For companies actively exploring commercial pathways, the Exploration Track offers:
- Flexible, advisor-led support through monthly virtual sessions
- Tactical topics such as customer discovery, fundraising, early sales strategy, and more
- A drop-in format, no commitment required
- Opportunities to ask pressing questions
- Focused group conversation with practical takeaways
For more information about the program, please contact: navylaunch@bmnt.com
Through NAVY Launch, companies gain the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive in both defense and commercial sectors.
Who Can Participate?
- Current Navy SBIR Phase II awardees
- Teams ready to pursue commercial opportunities
- Companies committed to investing time and resources
Eligibility is restricted to current Navy SBIR Phase II awardees who have not elected Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) in Phase II, targeting companies at a stage where commercialization and private capital are critical.
How to Get Involved
Register for the upcoming Commercialization Workshops and Private Capital Forums and apply to the 2025 Acceleration Track; applications for the Acceleration Track close June 17, 2025.
- Previous Commercialization Workshops
- 5/15 Commercial Mindset: Building a Plan for Entering the Commercial Market
- 5/22 Finding Product-Market Fit in Commercial Markets
- 5/29 Determining the Market Potential of SBIR-Developed Tech
- 6/12 Vision and Value Proposition: Exploring Business Models
- 6/18 Deciding on and Pinpointing a Beachhead Market
- 6/26 Customer Discovery and Lean Startup
- 7/8 How To Get a Dual-Use Company Funded
- 7/10 IP and IP Protection
- Register for Upcoming Private Capital Forums (Available Online/Virtual and In-person). This Forum Series helps Navy awardees access and engage with private capital, including equity, debt, and non-dilutive options. Each event features targeted training, expert-led panels, and, most importantly, curated networking with investors, lenders, and legal advisors.
The format is built to deliver meaningful content and high-impact connections, so participants walk away with actionable insights and relationships that support their path to funding. Events are hybrid for accessibility and hosted in different regions to encourage in-person participation.
Private Capital Forum Events |
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| July 15, 2025 |
Washington, DC |
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| August 18, 2025 |
Austin, TX |
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| September 25, 2025 |
Virtual Only |
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| November 20, 2025 |
Palo Alto, CA |
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Program Impact
65+ companies participated | $50M+ in investment raised & exits | $15M+ in reported commercial contracts
We have evolved how we think about our products and how to find customers outside of DoD. We are already thinking about proposals, end users, customers, and products in new ways that show promise. - Discovery Machine
The people we worked with were very knowledgeable and very helpful. Great experience. - Daniel H. Wagner Associates, Inc.
Our customer discovery phase was very helpful. We are continuing to build strong relationships with the SMEs and others we met during this program. - D'Angelo Technologies, LLC
The person assigned to us knows about our business and can adjust to our needs to help us directly. - QuinStar Technology, Inc.
BMNT is under contract with the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs Office to provide NAVY Launch services to awardees.
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