http://venturebeat.disqus.com/News about Tech, Business and InnovationenMon, 03 Dec 2007 22:58:55 -0000http://venturebeat.com/2007/12/03/roundup-defense-overtakes-cleantech-for-vc-attention/#comment-14680945<p>The Defense industry is a large sector to begin with and often encompasses early stage technologies that the military is seeking for near-term uses but have a clear commercial potential. For example Defense investments, if categorized through DoD grants could include renewable energy source for soldiers or transportation breakthroughs that are categorized as a defense investment now but more than likely will be applied to industries outside of what people consider defense.</p>joey HMon, 03 Dec 2007 22:58:55 -0000