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Ready to accelerate change? AFWERX connects innovators like you with opportunities to solve the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force’s biggest challenges. Explore how you can contribute, collaborate, and make an impact.

Ways to Engage

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Events

Open to everyone

Connect with innovators and leaders. Visit our Events page for upcoming opportunities.

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AFWERX Challenge Events/Cohorts

Open to everyone

Tackle critical problems alongside top talent. Participate in focused sprints for real-world impact.

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AFWERX Alerts

Open to everyone

Stay informed with notifications and newsletters delivered right to your inbox.

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Lend Your Expertise

Augmentee Program

U.S. Military or Federal DoD Civilian only

Apply your skills by reviewing and evaluating cutting-edge SBIR/STTR proposals.

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Sage Fellowship

U.S. Military or Federal DoD Civilian only

Help small businesses navigate the Department of the Air Force and connect them with potential customers for new technologies.

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Traditional Fellowship

U.S. Military or Federal DoD Civilian only

Apply your skills directly to Air Force and Space Force innovation projects across various AFWERX divisions.

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Drive Innovation from Within

Spark Cell

U.S. Military or Federal DoD Civilian only

Empower unit-level grassroots innovation.

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Operational Cells

U.S. Military or Federal DoD Civilian only

Lead and implement change at the MAJCOM level.

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Refinery

DAF Airmen or Guardian Officers and Enlisted

Mature promising ideas into viable solutions through focused support.

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Project Arc

DAF Airmen or Guardian Officers and Enlisted

Help shape the future of Air Force capabilities through dedicated initiatives.

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Vision

U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force Military & Civilian only

For government users, this CAC-enabled platform helps manage ideas, build teams, and track projects across the DoD.

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Careers

Explore opportunities to join the teams at AFWERX and AFRL and directly contribute to our mission.

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