Innocence by Association

We've heard the more familar phrase. Here's my predicament:

I want to design in TSMC's processes and market the IP. But, how can they trust small fry like me? Answer, I ally with a big name in my location. Of course, I must foot the bill for development. But, say I go with an outfit like Lockheed Martin, and give them the right to inspect me and take responsibility for me, and tell TSMC that I'm clean, would that work? Has something like this been done before? Interesting. I get to design out of my house, or office, LM gets to check me out and report back to TSMC not to worry, we all make life easier and the world a better place. John Lennon would love it.