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AFWERX Fellowship
Target Audience
- USAF & USSF Active Duty/Reserve/Guard, USAF & USSF Government Civilian
- USAF Reserve/Guard (unit must provide man-days)
Important dates
- Applications for 22-1 are due by 3 Jan
- Fellowship dates: 10 Jan 22 - 1 Jun 22
During this five-month cohort (22-1), you’ll gain insight into AFWERX capabilities, share your expertise with us and explore how we can work together to get after Space Force and Air Force challenges. This is a FULL TIME Fellowship and will require commander/supervisor permission.
To develop the workforce we need for our future, it is imperative that we expand and grow our collective knowledge and influencer networks, and uncover pathways to resources that enable us to keep pace in an environment where change is unyielding. General Brown has called upon all Total Force Airmen to prioritize speed of delivery and foster a culture of courageous problem-solvers through collaboration and diversity of thought, approach and solution execution for current and future operations. The AFWERX Fellowship is one small step in execution of the CSAF’s vision.
This fellowship relies heavily on experiential training, so you will be virtually-tied to one of our teams: Spark, AFVentures, Prime and SpaceWERX.
The division that empowers innovators and accelerates results through programs that connect, develop and support Airmen and Guardian innovators - e.g. base-level Spark Cells, MAJCOM Innovation Cells, Industry Colliders, Internships, Fellowships, Innovation Training, Spark Tank, Spark Incubator and more!
The division that creates simple pathways for commercial innovators and private capital investment to help solve problems for the Department of the Air Force.
The division developing technology marketplaces, helping identify new prime technology sectors in the commercial space, energy, autonomy, analytics and wargaming, supersonics, microelectronics, etc.
Agility Prime is the division expanding technology paths to accelerate emerging dual-use markets by leveraging government resources for rapid and affordable fielding.
The division that inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space.
It is imperative that you get permission from your Commander to participate. The application will ask you if you talked to your supervisor and you will need to provide their name and contact information and you will be required in the application to state if selected, your supervisor will be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA).
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AFVentures Fellowship
Target Audience
- Employees of the DoD (active duty, guard & reserve, civilian)
- Three years of professional work experience preferred
- Must be available for a full-time commitment to the program (CDR approval required if selected)
- Fellowships will be virtual until in-person is safe.
Important dates
- Session Three | Aug. 23 - Oct. 15
Cohorts focused on VC, AI, and Cyber - Session Four | Oct. 4 - Dec. 3
Cohorts focused on VC, AI, and Cyber
Two weeks of part-time work to prepare fellows with industry background (approx. two-four hours/week).
Six weeks full-time in a virtual immersion with a venture capital or technology firm.
Capstone project to capture and share your experience.
Immerse in leading technology firms to bring innovative solutions back to the Department of Defense. This fellowship provides opportunities for the U.S. Armed Services to create impactful solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) through an immersive educational experience with the private sector. Fellows spend eight weeks developing an understanding of the venture capital and tech startup industry with some of the world’s most advanced companies.