Ventures
Mission: Ventures funds emerging technologies to deliver Air Force and Space Force capabilities and broaden access to disruptive innovation. Transforms the national security innovation base by attracting and scaling small businesses via government and private capital.
Vision: Collaborates with small businesses to develop and deliver disruptive Air and Space capabilities.
Our success is achieved by connecting novel commercial solutions with defense problem sets, de-risking Airmen and Guardian initiatives to fill capability gaps and transition technologies.
There are three ways to get involved with the DAF SBIR/STTR program within Ventures: Open Topic, Specific Topic and the STRATFI/TACFI program.
Ongoing & Upcoming Solicitations
Now Accepting Submissions! PY26.1 DAF STRATFI Notice of Opportunity
PY26.1 STRATFI Guidance & Templates Now Available
Templates are accessible to your government partners via the PY26.1 STRATFI DAF Notice of Opportunity Teams channel.
Please coordinate with your government counterparts to obtain the necessary documentation.
*Cost base max and period of performance are determined at the topic level and can be found within the solicitation instructions.