Founding Members Programme

Join the Founding Network

Help shape the network behind western defence. We are bringing together a curated group of founders, operators, advisors, investors and defence specialists building the future of the defence ecosystem.

Why join

What founding membership unlocks

01

Early access to the Gridline network

Be among the first to connect with the people building western defence.

02

Priority introductions

Your requests for warm introductions are handled first.

03

Access to founders and operators

Direct lines to the people running real defence companies.

04

Early visibility of opportunities

See contracts, capability needs and roles before they go wider.

05

Ability to influence platform direction

Shape what we build. Founding members guide the roadmap.

06

Invitation to future roundtables

Private gatherings with peers across the western defence ecosystem.

07

Access to future resources and playbooks

Tools, templates and frameworks built for defence operators.

08

Founding Member status

Permanent recognition as part of the network's founding cohort.

Who we are looking for

The founding cohort

A small, curated group across the disciplines that move defence companies forward.

FoundersDefence OperatorsFractional LeadersInvestorsAdvisorsMilitary LeadersSubject Matter ExpertsCommercial LeadersManufacturing LeadersTechnology Leaders
Programme status

A curated cohort being assembled

Founding membership is being built deliberately, by introduction and review.

Live

Applications open

We are actively reviewing new applications from across the ecosystem.

Live

Founding members being added

A curated cohort is being assembled, one introduction at a time.

Live

Curated network launching

The first wave of founding members shapes how Gridline goes to market.

Apply

Apply for Founding Membership

Every application is reviewed personally. Tell us a little about you and how you would contribute.