STRATFI/TACFI

The STRATFI/TACFI Program Year 2024 Notice of Opportunity is now available.

Please visit the Resources tabs listed below for guidance and documentation.
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In an effort to help bridge the “Valley of Death” between Phase II and Phase III, the AFVentures program has developed the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Programs. Small businesses that have been awarded a Phase II contract within the last two years are eligible to apply for this annual notice of opportunity. The program requires various levels of matching funding and avenues for Defense and/or Industry matching, depending on the program sought. 

Award Amounts August 2023

Eligibility Requirements

Small Business Concerns (SBCs) must meet ALL of the following criteria.

  • Company is considered a SBC and is eligible for a SBIR/STTR award
  • SBC is on an active SBIR/STTR PII or completed their SBIR/STTR PII within two years of Capability Package submission.
  • The subject PII effort has not already been awarded a second (AKA “sequential”) PII
  • At least 90 days have passed since the beginning of the associated SBIR/STTR PII execution.
  • SBC is not executing a prior STRATFI effort at the time of submission.
  • Anticipated work is to be performed in the United States.

Upcoming Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinars

Join the STRATFI/TACFI Team at 1:00pm ET weekly on Thursdays through November 2nd to ask your questions about the Program Year 2024 Notice of Opportunity.

*Note: There will NOT be an AMA held on October 26th.

Register Here!

Government members may also join Government Only Office Hours held weekly at 2:00 pm ET on Tuesdays via Microsoft Teams.

Join Here!

View past webinars

21 Sep 2023

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14 Sep 2023

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7 Sep 2023

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31 Aug 2023

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24 Aug 2023

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17 Aug 2023

STRATFI/TACFI Overview

Review Process

Submission Process

STRATFI/TACFI Application Link

In order to submit a STRATFI/TACFI request, a website application has been created to collect submission information, communicate review status, and aid in expediting the review process. It is important you follow the outlined steps below.

  1. Review the FAQs & SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
  2. Review all GUIDANCE DOCUMENTATION
  3. Complete required SUBMISSION TEMPLATES
  4. Apply online by submitting your STRATFI/TACFI APPLICATION

Note: A save feature has been built into the online application submission. Your application will save after each entry, and a Unique Identifier (UID) number will be generated after the submission has been completed.

Submission is to be completed by Government POC only.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

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