The Department of Defense is looking for innovative technology to bolster national security and they think they can find it in Texas.
The Defense Innovation Unit is setting up a workspace at the Capital Factory in Austin.
The Capital Factory is a hub for entrepreneurs in the tech field.
In a release from the DIU, they indicate collaborative spaces like the Capital Factory bring together the kind of innovators they're looking for, and having a physical presence there can act as a "front door" to the Department of Defense. The DIU space will be located near several other government agencies to make them more accessible to startup companies.
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