Integrate Lands $25M Space Force Software Contract

Seattle-based startup Integrate has secured a $25 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to deploy its secure project management platform for government teams and commercial space contractors working on national security missions.

The five-year agreement marks a significant milestone for the young software company while supporting the Space Force’s efforts to modernize how it manages complex space programs, including initiatives such as the National Security Space Launch program.

Secure Collaboration for Sensitive Missions

Integrate’s platform is designed to simplify project coordination while meeting the strict security standards required for government and defense operations.

CEO and co-founder John Conafay describes the software as similar to “Google Docs for project management,” but built specifically for highly secure environments where multiple organizations need controlled access to sensitive information.

The platform allows every participant to view only the information relevant to their role, helping project teams identify scheduling issues much earlier instead of discovering delays weeks or months later.

According to Conafay, the software offers highly detailed permission controls that enable organizations to securely collaborate across large, multi-stakeholder projects without compromising classified information.

Built for Classified Environments

Integrate developed its platform using AWS GovCloud, allowing the software to operate in classified, hybrid, and government-secure environments.

The company says the platform is already being used by organizations managing an active mission to transport astronauts to the International Space Station, as well as another company building one of the world’s largest satellite constellations.

While Conafay declined to identify those customers, he indicated that the software is already supporting major commercial space programs.

Expansion of an Earlier Partnership

The latest agreement builds on a previous relationship between Integrate and the U.S. Space Force.

In 2023, the company received a $1.25 million contract to assist the Mission Manifest Office within the Space Systems Command by supporting launch mission management and coordination.

The newly announced contract significantly expands that partnership.

Conafay explained that the latest agreement is structured as a commercial software contract, with the Space Force purchasing licenses and operational services rather than funding a traditional development project.

Although a small portion of the work involves creating features requested by the Space Force, those capabilities are expected to benefit commercial customers as well.

Applications Beyond the Space Industry

While the software has gained traction within the aerospace and defense sectors, Integrate sees opportunities across several industries that manage large, complex supply chains.

Conafay said the company is currently in discussions with multiple automotive manufacturers, including both electric vehicle and traditional automakers, that require better coordination across hundreds or even thousands of suppliers.

The platform has also attracted interest from companies operating in renewable energy and maritime industries, where large-scale project management presents similar challenges.

Startup Growth Continues

Winning the Space Force contract will allow Integrate to expand its team as customer demand increases.

The startup currently employs around 13 people and plans to hire four additional employees to accelerate product development and support implementation.

Founded in 2022, Integrate has experienced rapid growth over its first three years. The company has raised approximately $5 million in investment funding while also achieving profitability—an uncommon milestone for an early-stage, venture-backed software startup, particularly one serving government customers.

According to Conafay, reaching profitability within three years demonstrates the company’s disciplined approach to growth and validates demand for its secure collaboration platform.

With a major government contract now in place and growing interest from commercial industries, Integrate appears well positioned to expand both its workforce and customer base while continuing to develop software for mission-critical operations.

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