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The 24.4/D Air Force Only Specific Topic Solicitation Pre-Release Period is Open!

The 24.4/D Air Force Only Specific Topic Solicitation Pre-Release Period is Open!

View the topics and utilize this time to submit questions to the Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs). Click here for more information.

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity: Submission Deadline Extended

PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity: Submission Deadline Extended

The Program Year 2025 (PY25.1) Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Notice of Opportunity is now accepting submissions. Click for more details and work with your Government partner to submit by noon ET on October 2. 

Space Only Specific Topic 24.3/C Solicitation Pre-Release Period is Open

Space Only Specific Topic 24.3/C Solicitation Pre-Release Period is Open

The 24.3/C  Space Only Specific Topic pre-release period is open! Take some time to familiarize yourself with the Specific Topic program.

24.7/E Open Topic Phase I Solicitation Coming Soon!

24.7/E Open Topic Phase I Solicitation Coming Soon!

The 24.7/E SBIR/STTR Open Topic Phase I solicitation will begin accepting submissions on September 11. Click here for additional information.

AFWERX FY23 Annual Report

AFWERX FY23 Annual Report

Check out the AFWERX FY23 Annual Report.

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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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AFVentures

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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