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. 

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 DAF SBIR/STTR PII or completed their DAF 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.
• At least 90 days have passed since the last complete Capability Package submission
• SBC is not executing a prior STRATFI effort at the time of submission.
• Anticipated work is to be performed in the United States.

Previously Recorded Webinars

To view past webinars on STRATFI/TACFI, please click the appropriate session below. To view slides, please click here!