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As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force
We cultivate and transition impactful emerging technologies to deter and win wars

AFWERX has completed its re-review of the 25.2/B OSD SBIR/STTR solicitation. All topics—including several new additions—will be re-posted in DSIP when the pre-release opens on May 7. The submission window opens on May 28 and closes June 25. Visit our Specific Topic page to learn more and discover how to get involved.

Thank you for your patience and continued interest in partnering with the Department of the Air Force through the SBIR/STTR program!

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Teaming across academia, industry, investment, interagency and international partners, AFWERX is expanding talent, technology, and transition of dual-use technologies. There are many opportunities to get involved with AFWERX. Here are some great ways to get started.

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An investment program that creates simple pathways for commercial innovators and private capital investment to help the Department of the Air Force solve problems. This program continues to evolve with innovative contracting and funding pathways.
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Spark

A program that empowers and develops intrapreneurial Airmen and Guardians, connecting them to commercial innovators using virtual collaboration, immersive training and networking opportunities that inspire ideas and cultivate a creative Force.
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An industry accelerator program that expands technology transition pathways to accelerate emerging dual-use markets by leveraging government resources for rapid and affordable fielding while bolstering U.S. tech advantage.
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An innovation arm for the U.S. Space Force, SpaceWERX serves to inspire and empower collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and secure our future in space.
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