Dual-Use Innovation for National Security, Resilience, and Operational Advantage
Mission-Driven R&D for Critical Infrastructure and Emerging Domains
Autonomous Federal is a veteran-founded research and development company building secure, modular technologies to enhance national security and environmental resilience. We operate as a dual-use innovation incubator—supporting mission-driven projects at the intersection of space, defense, edge sensing, and STEM innovation.
Through internal R&D and trusted partnerships, we deliver solutions that bridge government, academic, and commercial domains—empowering both next-generation platforms and today’s operational needs.
Active Projects & Focus Areas
We are advancing multiple in-house initiatives, each focused on addressing national mission priorities through novel architectures and scalable design:
CitizenArray
A distributed, real-time sensing network for ISR, space domain awareness, and environmental intelligence. Currently supported by a space and aerospace accelerator program.House of Daemons (HoD)
A zero-trust, blockchain-integrated platform enabling secure, decentralized compute at the edge. Pending Activate Fellowship consideration.LayerOne Labs
A workforce innovation initiative focused on cybersecurity, emerging tech, and STEM training through modular systems and dual-use deployments.
Hardware Integration & Dual-Use Systems
Secure, Modular Systems for Operational Edge Environments
We partner with U.S.-based hardware providers to develop open, trusted compute platforms for defense, research, and STEM-aligned initiatives. From edge sensing to secure mission environments, we support full-stack integration of purpose-built systems ready for field use or prototyping.
Core Capabilities
Edge-based sensing systems for ISR and environmental awareness
Trusted compute & hardware R&D for mission systems
AI/ML integration for anomaly detection and data fusion
Secure, collaborative platforms for research, simulation, and mission rehearsal
Dual-use STEM and public-private innovation frameworks
Systems design and prototyping for defense-aligned applications
Relevant NAICS Codes
541715 – R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
541330 – Engineering Services
541512 – Computer Systems Design
541519 – Other Computer Related Services
Strategic Partner Network
While Autonomous Federal leads innovation through internal R&D, we maintain a trusted partner network for integration, federal contracting, and solution delivery:
Amy Bittle Consulting – Cybersecurity compliance & GRC (WOSB, SDVOB)
Net-AV – Secure AV/IT & communications infrastructure (WOSB)
Vetra Cyber – MSSP, cybersecurity readiness, and compliance-as-a-service (SDVOSB)
Let’s Collaborate
Whether you’re building a prototype, exploring tech transfer, or seeking to integrate your system into a larger defense or research initiative—we’d love to connect.
📩 Get in touch today to discuss teaming, research partnerships, or upcoming opportunities.