Venture Capital Ignition: Fueling Dual-Use National Security Innovations

Capital is no longer waiting for defense, it’s moving toward it. As dual-use technologies gain urgency, a new class of investors is stepping in to bridge the gap between innovation and deployment. In this session, leaders from Army FUZE, Scout Ventures, Quartermaster AI, and Second Front unpack how capital is actually flowing into national security. From navigating the “valley of death” to structuring partnerships that move technologies into operational environments faster, this conversation goes beyond theory. It’s about what’s working, and what’s not, when startups, investors, and the government try to move at the same speed.