DHS S&T SVIP offers non-dilutive funding for early-stage startups with commercial solutions that can be adapted for homeland security use. SVIP is building relationships with tech professionals in Silicon Valley and other innovation hubs around the country to familiarize them with the technology needs of DHS operators and end-users. DHS with its broad mission and expansive global operations can be an excellent venue for tech startups to pilot and apply innovative solutions in support of the agency’s crucial homeland security mission.