Apply to Join Builder Bay

Join a curated community of defense tech founders, engineers, and operators shaping the future of national security.

Choose how deep you want to go. Community is the constant—workspace is optional.

Choose Your Membership Level

Discount for First 50 Members

Base Camp

$200$250/mo

Get in the room with top founders, DoD partners, and hard tech funders
Access to all community events
DoD roundtables & demo days
Private member network
Monthly member brief (intel, intros, upcoming DoD programs, etc.)

POPULAR

Builder Station

$500$550/mo

Everything in Base Camp
24/7 workspace access - for night owls, urgent prototyping
Hot desks, meeting lounges, kitchen, and casual collaboration areas
Conference room access

Dedicated Bay

$700$750/mo

Everything in Builder Station
Dedicated desk space
Personal storage locker
Early invite to demo day presenter slots

Command Center

$900$950/mo

Everything in Dedicated Bay
Lockable private office with workspace privacy and secure equipment storage
Executive mentorship access
Quarterly strategy session with Builder Bay leadership

Application Form

Select Your Membership *

Base Camp - $200 $250/mo

Community events & networking

Builder Station - $500 $550/mo

+ 24/7 workspace access

Dedicated Bay - $700 $750/mo

+ Dedicated desk & storage

Command Center - $900 $950/mo

+ Private office space

Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number

LinkedIn Profile *

Company Website *

Professional Background

Current Role/Title *

Company/Organization *

Primary Sector *

Company Stage *

Years of Experience *

Tell Us About Yourself

Briefly describe your background and what you're working on *

Why are you interested in joining Builder Bay? *

How would you contribute to the Builder Bay community?

How did you hear about Builder Bay?

Application Deposit

$100 Application Deposit Required

A refundable $100 deposit is required to complete your application. This helps us maintain a high-quality, committed community.

• Fully refundable if your application is not accepted
• Applied toward your first month's membership if accepted
• Secure payment processed by Stripe

Founding Member Discount

As a founding member, you'll receive a special discount on your first three months of membership upon acceptance. Details will be provided during your interview.

You'll be redirected to secure payment processing, then we'll review your application.