ICYMI: The 24.2/B Specific Topic pre-release period is open! Have you begun preparing your submission? This solicitation seeks to find solutions related to Space Technology, Trusted AI & Autonomy, Advanced Materials, and more. Only a few more weeks left to submit questions to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). Once the solicitation opens on May 15, the TPOC will no longer be able to respond to direct questions but you can still pose questions through the DSIP Q&A. You can view pre-release details, login or create an account to submit questions and find TPOC contact information. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
💡 If you are an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small business technology firm, then the opportunity to attend the third stop of the 2024 Road Tour, Southeast, is perfect for you! Attendees will have the chance to hear from local and national experts to gain a deeper understanding of the ins and outs of the SBIR/STTR programs, as well as sign up to connect one-on-one with participating Americaʼs Seed Fund federal agencies. ▪️ May 13 in Columbia, South Carolina ▪️ May 14 in Atlanta, Georgia ▪️ May 15 in Knoxville, Tennessee ▪️ May 16 in Lexington, Kentucky ▪️ May 17 in Huntington, West Virginia Learn more about the event and register at the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #southeast #funding #technology #innovation
The 24.6 Open Topic Direct to Phase II (D2P2) opportunity is now open and accepting submissions! The @usairforce and @spaceforcedod are looking for solutions to support their Airmen and Guardians - consider applying if you have a technology that can help! Apply by noon ET on May 23. Don’t forget to join the Open Topic team tomorrow during the AFVentures Weekly Webinar at 12pm ET to learn more about this solicitation and get your questions answered. Links to apply and register are in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #DAF #DoD #innovation
The 24.6 Open Topic Direct to Phase II (D2P2) solicitation will be open for submissions beginning next Wednesday, April 24! This Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity will be looking for any technology or solution that may solve a @usairforce or @spaceforcedod problem. If you’d like to learn more about this solicitation, the AFVentures team will be holding two Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions during their upcoming Weekly Webinars at noon ET on: 📆Thursday, April 25 📆Thursday, May 16 Join next Thursday as they discuss proposal structure, submission requirements, and more. Link to register for both webinars in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #DAF #DoD #innovation #airforce #spaceforce
The 24.2/B Specific Topic pre-release period begins today! Information about the focus of the solicitation, requirements for submission, and other pertinent information are now available on the DSIP portal. You may submit your questions directly to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed in each topic. Once the solicitation is open for submissions on May 15, questions can no longer be posed to the TPOC but can be submitted at the Q&A link below. To view pre-release details, login or create an account to submit questions and find TPOC contact information, visit the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
Will we be seeing you at one of our webinars this week? 👀 Links to register in bio. FELLOWSHIP WEBINAR The AFWERX Traditional Fellowship team will answer general questions like, "What is a Fellowship?” and “How do I get started?" Registration is not required. AFWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR Learn about the AFWERX Sky High Relief Challenge - designed to empower female aviators by improving their well-being and how cross-sector collaboration is bringing novel ideas to life through the Challenge program. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR Join this special briefing about the SpaceWERX Commercialization Support Program and learn about information on launch pad sessions, SBIR boot camps, Innovate to Accelerate (I2A) and upcoming events. STRATFI/TACFI WEBINAR The STRATFI/TACFI Venture teams will be hosting Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinars to answer questions about the Notice of Opportunity for Space Submission. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SpaceWERX #space #Spark #fellowship #AFWERXChallenge #Airmen #Guardian #USAF #USSF #DAF
🛣️ The second stop of the 2024 @America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, South, was a success! Attendees had the opportunity to listen to SBIR/STTR agency panels, hear entrepreneur success stories and have access to proposal support resources and programs. Thank you @asbtdc, Innovate Mississippi, @jacksonstateu, @officialsouthernmiss, @lsuinnovation and the @utsa for hosting this national outreach effort! . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #south #funding #technology #innovation
📰 BREAKING NEWS: The 24.2/B Specific Topic pre-release will begin in one week! The pre-release period provides an opportunity for those interested in applying to learn more about the solicitation and prepare for their submission. Before the pre-release begins, take some time to familiarize yourself with the Specific Topic program. Link in bio. Keep an eye out next week for more information! . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and powered by the @afresearchlab, AFWERX brings cutting edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. During this week’s AFVentures Weekly Webinar, learn about the primary divisions of AFWERX and SPACEWERX – Ventures, Spark, and Prime. You won't want to miss this! Register to join us this Thursday, April 11 at noon ET. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #SpaceWERX #SBIR #STTR #innovation #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
goTenna is thrilled to announce our 2024 @afwerx Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract award selection to develop next-generation connectivity for @usairforce Airmen supporting @afspecialwarfare, Agile Combat Employment, Expedient Basing, and more. This selected proposal will empower a 24-month period of performance fueled by $15M in AFVentures matching funds to continue to modify, improve, and enhance goTenna's communication capabilities and applications. Link in bio.
Interested in learning more about the SBIR/STTR Specific Topic program and how it works? The Specific Topic team will walk through program details including objectives for Phase I, Phase II and Direct to Phase II (D2P2) and will also highlight opportunities for participation with a look at upcoming solicitations. Join us during our next Weekly Webinar, this Thursday, April 4 at noon ET. 🖱️ Register at link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #SBIR #STTR #innovation #funding
Stop by a webinar this week! Links to register in bio. FELLOWSHIP WEBINAR The AFWERX Traditional Fellowship team will answer general questions like, "What is a Fellowship?” and “How do I get started?" Registration is not required. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR The Specific Topic team will outline objectives for Phase I, Phase II and Direct to Phase II (D2P2) and highlight opportunities for participation in upcoming solicitations. STRATFI/TACFI WEBINAR The STRATFI/TACFI Venture teams will be hosting Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinars to answer questions about the newly released Notice of Opportunity for Space Submission. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #STRATFI #TACFI #NOO #space #Spark #fellowship #Airmen #Guardian #USAF #USSF #DAF
👉 Did you know that Americaʼs Seed Fund awards over $4 billion annually to startups and small businesses? If youʼre an entrepreneur, small tech firm, innovator or simply want to learn more about federal funding opportunities, register for the in-person 2024 Road Tour South, which stops in: ▪️ April 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas | Hosted by Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center ▪️ April 3 in Jackson, Mississippi | Hosted by Innovate Mississippi, @jacksonstateu and @officialsouthernmiss ▪️ April 4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Hosted by the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office ▪️ April 5 in Houston, Texas | Hosted by the The University of Texas at San Antonio and SBDC Technology Commercialization Center Representatives of SBIR/STTR funding federal agencies will be present to connect with innovators. Register at link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #south #funding #technology #innovation
As Department of the Air Force requirements evolve and industry feedback is received, Open Topic’s tools and forms continue to be refined. Join this week’s AFVentures Weekly Webinar as the Open Topic team provides an overview of the latest version of the Customer Memorandum – its purpose, new requirements, and expectations for submission. Register to attend, this Thursday, March 28 at noon ET. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #CustomerMemorandum #innovation
🖥️ Join us during an upcoming webinar this week! Links to register in bio. AFWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR AFWERX Super Goggle Digital Design Challenge webinar #1 will share relevant insight into the Architecture focus area, including requirements for Open Extended Reality (XR) Standards and Multiple Image Generators (IG). AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR The Open Topic team will provide an overview of the latest version of the Customer Memorandum – its purpose, new requirements, and expectations for submission. STRATFI/TACFI WEBINAR The STRATFI/TACFI Venture teams will be hosting Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinars to answer questions about the newly released Notice of Opportunity for Space Submission. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #STRATFI #TACFI #NOO #space
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Join AFWERX and federal agency representatives on the second stop of the 2024 America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, South! 🚗 This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to directly connect with federal agencies and learn about the R&D funding and SBIR/STTR opportunities available. Attendees will also hear about the amazing resources available in their state. 🔹 April 2 in Little Rock, Arkansas | Hosted by the @asbtdc 🔹 April 3 in Jackson, Mississippi | Hosted by @innovatems, @jacksonstateu and @officialsouthernmiss 🔹 April 4 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Hosted by the Louisiana Technology Transfer Office 🔹 April 5 in Houston, Texas | Hosted by the @UTSA and SBDC Technology Commercialization Center Register today! Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #south #funding #technology #innovation
Wow – what a day! 🤩 The @SXSW AFWERX Track was jammed-packed with back-to-back sessions all day, full of information on a wide variety of topics including talent, Operational Imperatives, the Great Power Competition, artificial intelligence and autonomy, empowering end-users, connecting the innovation ecosystem, and the announcement of the AFWERX and SpaceWERX STRATFI PY24 selectees! If you missed our sessions today, you can check out the recordings of the sessions here: https://ow.ly/eG5X50QPf6Y Do you want to hear more from us this weekend? We’ve added a full schedule of events on the 8th Floor of the @CapitalFactory tomorrow morning, and others from our AFWERX and SpaceWERX teams are participating in a number of DoD panels over the next two days! We’ll also be participating in the DoDx SXSW Office Hours to answer any questions you have. If you missed our sessions today, you can check out the recordings of the sessions. And view our full schedule for tomorrow. Links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #government #smallbusiness #entrepreneur
Wow – what a day! 🤩 The @SXSW AFWERX Track was jammed-packed with back-to-back sessions all day, full of information on a wide variety of topics including talent, Operational Imperatives, the Great Power Competition, artificial intelligence and autonomy, empowering end-users, connecting the innovation ecosystem, and the announcement of the AFWERX and SpaceWERX STRATFI PY24 selectees! If you missed our sessions today, you can check out the recordings of the sessions here: https://ow.ly/eG5X50QPf6Y Do you want to hear more from us this weekend? We’ve added a full schedule of events on the 8th Floor of the @CapitalFactory tomorrow morning, and others from our AFWERX and SpaceWERX teams are participating in a number of DoD panels over the next two days! We’ll also be participating in the DoDx SXSW Office Hours to answer any questions you have. If you missed our sessions today, you can check out the recordings of the sessions. And view our full schedule for tomorrow. Links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #government #smallbusiness #entrepreneur
The Joint Defense Innovation Space at @CapitalFactory is now open! ✂️🎉 AFWERX, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and NAVALX have joined together to launch a new Joint Defense Innovation workspace at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX to better provide collaboration opportunities across the organizations and also to make them more accessible to startup companies. “This new space is a testament to the strong collaboration happening across the DoD’s innovation organizations.” said Col Elliott Leigh, Director of AFWERX and Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of the Air Force. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD #government #collaboration
🔊 BREAKING NEWS: AFWERX director, Col. Elliott Leigh, announced the Program Year 2024 Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract award selections from its Phase II eligible applicants during his keynote address today at @SXSW! “Our growth stage investment programs, Strategic Funding Increase and Tactical Funding Increase, are an integral part of the AFWERX and SpaceWERX vision to forge an innovation ecosystem that delivers disruptive Air and Space capabilities,” Leigh said. Funding amounts within the STRATFI program range from $3 million to $15 million for each defense project. The Program Year 24 combined cohort for both AFWERX and SpaceWERX accounts for a total of $193 million in SBIR/STTR funds, $419 million in government matching funds and $187 million in private matching funds. “I am incredibly proud of the strides the team has made to accelerate the review, selection, and award processes to significantly reduce the notification timeline and build a robust program able to offer multiple opportunities throughout the year,” said Daniel Carroll, AFWERX AFVentures Director. View the full list of this year’s AFWERX and SpaceWERX selections at the link in our bio! . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #collaboration #government
🔊 BREAKING NEWS: AFWERX director, Col. Elliott Leigh, announced the Program Year 2024 Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract award selections from its Phase II eligible applicants during his keynote address today at @SXSW! “Our growth stage investment programs, Strategic Funding Increase and Tactical Funding Increase, are an integral part of the AFWERX and SpaceWERX vision to forge an innovation ecosystem that delivers disruptive Air and Space capabilities,” Leigh said. Funding amounts within the STRATFI program range from $3 million to $15 million for each defense project. The Program Year 24 combined cohort for both AFWERX and SpaceWERX accounts for a total of $193 million in SBIR/STTR funds, $419 million in government matching funds and $187 million in private matching funds. “I am incredibly proud of the strides the team has made to accelerate the review, selection, and award processes to significantly reduce the notification timeline and build a robust program able to offer multiple opportunities throughout the year,” said Daniel Carroll, AFWERX AFVentures Director. View the full list of this year’s AFWERX and SpaceWERX selections at the link in our bio! . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #collaboration #government
Are you interested in continuing to pursue a career in industry while using your skills to serve your country at a critical moment? Join Brigadier General Rick Erredge, Mobilization Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, at his fireside chat with Tracy King to discuss “Cyber Talent in the Era of Great Power Competition” at the @sxsw AFWERX Track. We find ourselves in an era of Great Power Competition, where technical talent is of critical importance to national security. The United States Department of the Air Force is ensuring our nation’s continued leadership in cyberspace by onboarding elite talent through the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program. Tracy King is the Director of Manpower, Personnel, and Talent Management for the 67th Cyberspace Wing at JBSA-Lackland. This panel will take place Friday, March 8 at 9am - 8th Floor, @capitalfactory. View our schedule and register to attend at links in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #cyber #cybertalent
DoD Innovation Leaders are joining forces and holding a cross-collaborative panel session at @sxsw titled “Defense Innovation: Connecting the Ecosystem.” Panelists will share insight into how the Defense Ecosystem is ready to connect with commercial and academic innovators offering novel technology and solutions to address problem sets important to national security. ▪️ Ms. Karen Roth - AFWERX Deputy Director ▪️ Lt Col Jennifer Warren - AFWERX Military Deputy ▪️ Aditi Kumar - Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Deputy Director, Strategy, Policy & National Security Partnerships ▪️ Casey Perley - @aal_innovation @armyfutures ▪️ Cassie Muffley - @nsin_us Acting Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Program Director ▪️ Col Taona Enriquez (moderator) - Commander, 66th Air Base Group The panel will be held Friday, March 8 at 3:30pm - 8th Floor, @capitalfactory House. Links to our full schedule and our partner's schedule at DIU are in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #collaboration #government
Have you applied for a 24.5/D Open Topic Phase I solicitation? Only a few days are left to submit your technology or solution to support the Department of the Air Force! Our @usairforce Airmen and @spaceforcedod Guardians need novel technologies to support them in their mission objectives. If you have a technology or solution that can help, apply by this Thursday, March 7 at noon ET. Solicitation instructions at the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
📣 @sxsw attendees: All divisions across AFWERX and SpaceWERX will be holding sessions on the 8th Floor of the @capitalfactory House on Friday, March 8. Be sure to check them out! 🛰️ SpaceWERX: “OI-1 Space: Breaking Business Models for Breakaway Innovation” 💥 AFVentures & SpaceWERX: “So you want to win a STRATFI?” 💪 “SPARK Empowering End Users: Engaging Small Business” ✈️ Prime at SXSW Conference Transportation Track, Friday, March 15 - “Advanced Air Mobility Now and Then” View our schedule for all session times and locations, and register to join us. Links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #OIs #PhaseIII #AAM
🎉 AFWERX and federal agency representatives had a successful first stop of the 2024 America’s Seed Fund Road Tour, Coastal. Attendees had the opportunity to attend SBIR/STTR agency panels, listen to entrepreneur success stories and have access to proposal support resources and programs. Thank you to the Florida High Tech Corridor and the Puerto Rico Small Business, Technology and Development Centers for hosting this national outreach effort! #ICYMI: America’s Seed Fund Road Tour runs through July 19, with visits to 16 states and territories. Be sure to visit with AFWERX representatives when we visit your state! 🗺️ View the full list of dates and locations at the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #coastal #funding #technology #innovation
We are honored to welcome Dr. Victoria Coleman, Chief Scientific Adviser to the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Chief of Space Operations, to the AFWERX Track at @sxsw! She will be joined by a panel of DAF Operators to discuss the strategic importance, theory, and practice of AI & Autonomy: ▪️ Major Victor Lopez - AFWERX ▪️ Donald Gansberger - AFWERX ▪️ Kristina Botelho - AFWERX ▪️ Sean Anderson - Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) The session will take place Friday, March 8 at 1:45pm CT - 8th Floor, Capital Factory House. View our full schedule and register to join at the links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #AI #artificialintelligence #autonomoustechnology
Are you interested in exploring opportunities to innovate with the U.S. government? You’re in luck! AFWERX and SpaceWERX are hosting a special panel at @sxsw just for you: “Newcomers: Getting Started In Defense with AFWERX.” Entrepreneurs and small businesses will learn about "open door" opportunities with the @usairforce and @spaceforcedod. Leaders will brief three competitive AFWERX and SpaceWERX programs - SBIR/STTR, Challenges, and Colliders - alongside our partner, the @sbagov, who will share government resources available to assist industry. This panel will be held Friday, March 8 at 4:30pm CT. Immediately following this session, join us at the @capitalfactory House Startup Crawl! View our schedule and register to attend at links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #SBIR #STTR #AFWERXChallenge #Collider
Don’t miss your final chance to meet with the AFVentures team to discuss the 24.5/D Open Topic Phase I solicitations! ⏳ Now is the time to get all your final questions answered to prepare your submission for this opportunity! Members from the AFVentures team will also discuss submission requirements, common causes for non-selection, and more. Join us this Thursday, February 29 at noon ET. Links to register and submit your proposal in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
AFWERX made its first "Faculty Edition" tour stop last week as part of its Historically Black Colleges and University Talent Tour, joining @nsin.us Hacking 4 Defense. The event was a new program, H4D “Hacking4 Educators”, run by Common Mission and hosted by @uncf. Keynote speakers Daniel Carroll, AFVentures Director, briefed eight colleges about Small Business Technology Transfer opportunities with the Department of the Air Force, and Maynard Holiday, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies, spoke to the broader opportunities for HBCUs with the Department of Defense. The HBCU Talent Tour is a new outreach program for AFWERX visiting HBCUs to increase awareness and remove barriers for participation in our programs. Learn more about AFWERX and our programs. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #STTR #BlackHistoryMonth #HBCU #opportunity #government #educators #event #DAF #DoD
Saturday, March 9, AFWERX will be in full force at the first ever DoD @sxsw Office Hours on the 8th Floor of the @capitafactory House. AFWERX and SpaceWERX team members will be available to meet with innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses interested in learning about our programs, discussing commercial solutions ready for defense use, or simply answering your questions! DOD Office Hours will take place Saturday, March 9 from 2pm to 5pm CT. Check out our full schedule and register. Links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
AFWERX and SpaceWERX are pleased to welcome Dr. Tim Grayson, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force for Mission-Centered Analysis and Operational Imperatives, back to the AFWERX stage for @sxsw! His keynote, “Department of the Air Force Great Power Competition and Operational Imperatives”, will speak to the recent announcements and key priorities for the United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) which includes @usairforce and @spaceforcedod. Dr. Grayson will speak on Friday, March 8 at 10:15am CT, at the 8th Floor @capitalfactory House. Links to our full schedule and to register are in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
📅 SAVE THE DATE! Our AFWERX and SpaceWERX teams are gearing up for @sxsw 2024 in Austin, TX, March 8 - 10. We have a full slate of sessions 9am - 6pm on Friday, March 8, 8th Floor at @capitalfactory House. Innovators across industry, VC firms and academia will hear defense experts talking about our programs and partnerships, and learn more about the commercial capabilities needed. Don’t miss your chance to hear our Keynote by AFWERX Director, Col. Elliott Leigh, followed by panels and guest speakers, all addressing important go-forward strategies. AFWERX will also be participating in a number of joint forces sessions on March 9 - 10. Links to register and view full event schedule in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
📃 Only a couple weeks left to submit your proposal for the 24.5/D Open Topic Phase I solicitations! The @usairforce and @spaceforcedod are seeking innovative solutions and your technology could be just the thing needed to best support our Airmen and Guardians! If you have a technology that can assist the Department of the Air Force (DAF), submit by March 7 at noon ET. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
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Help us kick-off @sxsw at the @capitalfactory House Start-Up Crawl - where potential customers and investors meet with over one hundred startups and partners! Representatives from AFWERX and SpaceWERX will be available to discuss our programs and opportunities to collaborate in support of @usairforce Airmen and @spaceforcedod Guardians. The Start-Up Crawl will take place Friday, March 8 from 6 - 9pm. Don’t miss your chance to connect with us! Learn more about the event and how to register. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #SXSW2024 #AFVentures #Prime #Spark #event #StartUpCrawl #innovation #technology #USAF #Airmen #USSF #Guardians #DAF
🙋 A new role is open with AFWERX’s AFVentures division! AFWERX seeks to hire an AFVentures SBIR/STTR Acquisition Program Manager to develop, implement and control both programmatic and technical aspects of the SBIR/STTR program. This role provides input/advice, both internal and external to government personnel, on the acquisition phases from development through production and deployment. 📑 Accepting submissions until February 20. Apply today! Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #acquisition #programmanager #PM #USAF #innovation #jobhiring #newopportunity #jointheteam #hiring #growth
Are you considering applying for a 24.5/D Phase I solicitation but still have questions? Join the AFVentures team for their second Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar to get a better understanding of what is required to apply and get answers to your questions. Links to register to attend this Thursday, February 15 at noon ET, and to apply are in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
The Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Program was developed to bridge the “Valley of Death” between SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts and Phase III scaling efforts, facilitating delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force and @spaceforcedod. The STRATFI program initiates relationships between DAF end-users and acquisition professionals, private-sector innovators, and investors. If you are a small business that has been awarded a Phase II contract within the last two years, you may be eligible to apply for the Program Year (PY) 24.2 STRATFI Opportunity for Space Submissions. More information will be coming very soon. Learn more about the STRATFI program. Link in bio. . . . #SpaceWERX #AFVentures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USSF #DAF
🔊 Next week is the 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium! 🔊 AFWERX and SpaceWERX representatives will be available at booth #703. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with our Prime, Spark, and Ventures teams to drive the fight through technological advancements. And be sure to check out @afresearchlab in booth #603! The event will take place February 12 - 14 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Link to register in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Prime #AFVentures #AFRL #AFAColorado #AFA #event #technology #warfare #symposium #innovation
The 24.5/D Open Topic Phase I opportunities are now open and accepting submissions! The @usairforce and @spaceforcedod are looking for solutions to support their Airmen and Guardians - consider applying if you have a technology that can help! Learn more about these solicitations and apply by noon ET on March 7. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
Christmas escape in a place full of memories, heritage, stories… past and future… Merci! Et bravo à l’organisatrice de rêve @mastridbc et ses coéquipiers 🤍 #Christmas #memories #beauty #family #afventures
Don’t miss this week’s webinars! 📆 Links to register in bio. BLUE CYBER WEBINAR Learn how to navigate the SPRS compliance system and the federal NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standard - the backbone of the new DoD CMMC Level 2 requirements to handle and generate CUI. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR - AUTONOMY PRIME ICO Subject Matter Experts from the Autonomy Prime team will be available to answer general questions surrounding the ICO as well as questions more specific to Fly Off #1. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #BlueCyber #CISO #cybersecurity #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #Prime #AutonomyPrime #autonomousflight #futureofflight
Have you applied for the 24.1/A Specific Topic solicitation? Only one week left to submit your technology or solution to support specific needs of the Department of the Air Force. Each topic’s end user has outlined their problem sets in the technology areas of chemical and biological defense, information systems, air platform systems, sensors, machine learning technologies, energy efficiencies, space technologies, and more. Apply by Wednesday, Feb. 7 at noon ET. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the SBIR/STTR programs. The in-person tour, which runs Feb. 7 - Jul. 19, will visit 16 states and territories to connect innovators and entrepreneurs directly with federal agencies. 🗺️ Links in bio to view the full list of dates and locations, and register for the first stop of the Coastal Tour visiting Florida and Puerto Rico. . . . @sbagov #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #funding #technology #innovation
The 24.5/D Open Topic Phase I solicitations will be open for submissions beginning next Wednesday, February 7! These solicitations include opportunities to apply for either a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award and will be looking for any technology or solution that may solve a @usairforce or @spaceforcedod problem. If you’d like to learn more about these solicitations, the AFVentures team will be holding three Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions during their upcoming Weekly Webinars at noon ET on: 📅Thursday, February 1 📅Thursday, February 15 📅Thursday, February 29 Join this Thursday as they discuss proposal structure, submission requirements, and more. Link to register in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #OpenTopic #SBIR #STTR #DAF #DoD #innovation
⏰ We are two weeks away from the 2024 @afa_air_space Warfare Symposium! AFWERX and SpaceWERX representatives from all divisions will be available at booth #703! Innovators, both within the service and from the private sector, are invited to meet with our Prime, Spark, and AFVentures teams to drive the fight through technological advancements. Stop by and meet DAF Spark Tank innovators to learn how they’re working to get the right operational capabilities in our warfighter’s hands. And don’t forget to check out @afresearchlab right next door. The event will take place February 12 - 14 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Learn more and register for the event. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Prime #AFVentures #AFAColorado #AFA #event #technology #warfare #symposium #innovation
Visit with us during a webinar this week! 👋 Links in bio. BLUE CYBER WEBINAR Join the 4-hour “Cybersecurity Resources Lollapalooza” bootcamp where 10 agencies will be discussing free offerings created to assist small businesses with their journey to cybersecurity. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR The AFVentures team will answer questions about the upcoming 24.5/D SBIR/STTR Open Topic Phase I solicitation, proposal structure, submission requirements, and more. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #BlueCyber #CISO #cybersecurity #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #OpenTopic #USAF #USSF
🛣️ Join AFWERX and federal agency representatives on the first stop of the 2024 @America’s Seed Fund Road Tour! ▪️ February 7 in Orlando, Florida | Hosted by @floridahightech ▪️ February 9 in San Juan, Puerto Rico | Hosted by @prsbtdc Attendees will have the opportunity to attend SBIR/STTR agency specific panels, listen to entrepreneur success stories and have access to proposal support resources and programs. There will also be an opportunity for one-on-one meetings with federal agency representatives. Learn more about the event and register at the link in our bio. . . . @sbagov #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #coastal #funding #technology #innovation
The Space Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) team is launching their Notice of Opportunity solicitation this spring! Stay tuned for details and program information over the coming months. To consider participating in this opportunity, all Small Business Concerns (SBCs) must meet certain eligibility requirements. Take a moment to review the criteria and direct your questions about Space Ventures and STRATFI here: [email protected] . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #STRATFI #TACFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
⏳ Only a few weeks left to submit your proposal for the 24.1/A Specific Topic solicitation! This solicitation is seeking innovative solutions for particular problem sets with clearly-defined requirements by each topic’s end user. Some of the technology areas covered in this solicitation include chemical and biological defense, machine learning technologies, energy efficiencies, and more. If you have a technology that can meet any of these specific Department of the Air Force needs, submit by February 7 at noon ET. Link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
Are you familiar with DSIP (Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal)? This portal is where all AFVentures SBIR/STTR proposals must be submitted. Don't miss this week’s Weekly Webinar, “DSIP 101” as DSIP experts present a high level overview of the portal highlighting individual volumes that can be included in a proposal, common issues, recent and upcoming changes and additional resources. This webinar will also include a Q & A. Join us this Thursday at noon ET. Registration links in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #DSIP #event #webinar
Check out our webinars this week! 📅 Links to register in bio. BLUE CYBER WEBINAR Hear about how to keep your small business on the forefront of social engineering protections, where to get training for your employees and what defenses constitute best practices for your business. SPACEWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR - SOTF Challenge Dive deeper into the Application Layer focus area of the SOTF Challenge as well as hone in on Challenge objectives, guidelines, and evaluation criteria. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR DSIP experts present a high-level overview of the portal highlighting individual volumes that can be included in a proposal, common issues, recent and upcoming changes and additional resources. SPACEWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR - AltPNT Challenge Learn more about the final two focus areas of the AltPNT Challenge and connect with team members from SpaceWERX and USSF Space Systems Command. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #BlueCyber #CISO #cybersecurity #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SpaceWERX #SpaceWERXChallenge
The curtains have closed on an eventful @ces 2024 in Las Vegas for our AFWERX team! Immersed in cutting-edge technology, we connected with hundreds of forward-thinking startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs in Eureka Park. We look forward to seeing what unique technologies make their way into our AFWERX programs! Thank you to the @uspto for hosting us in their booth space and to everyone who stopped by to meet with us. We’ll see you next year! Check out our highlights from the event and learn more about AFWERX here: https://ow.ly/M29k50Qshub . . . #AFWERX #CES2024 #EurekaPark #event #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #startup #smallbusiness #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
🗓️ We are one month away from the 2024 AFA Warfare Symposium! AFWERX and SpaceWERX representatives from all divisions will be available at booth #703! Innovators, both within the service and from the private sector, are invited to meet with our Prime, Spark, and AFVentures teams to drive the fight through technological advancements. And don’t forget to check out @afresearchlab in booth #603! ☑️ The event will take place Feb. 12 - 14 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. Learn more and register at the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Prime #AFVentures #AFRL #AFAColorado #AFA #event #technology #warfare #symposium #innovation
Daniel Carroll, AFVentures Director, will be a featured panelist for the @sbagov’s 2024 Virtual Road Tour, “Meet the Program Directors - Phase III” session. This panel will discuss keys to a successful SBIR/STTR journey and opportunities that could make your solution more competitive for a Phase III contract. Join the virtual session, Jan. 24 at 3:30pm ET, for words of advice from various SBIR/STTR agency leaders on how companies can overcome challenges to obtaining Phase III funding. It is free to attend, but registration is required. Learn more and register at the link in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #virtual #roadtour #funding #technology #innovation
Do you have questions about AFVentures? Subject Matter Experts from the Open Topic, Specific Topic and STRATFI/TACFI teams will be available to answer general "How do I get started?" questions as well as more specific, high-level inquiries. Join us during this week’s AFVentures Weekly Webinar to learn more and ask your questions to the AFVentures team - Thursday at 12pm ET. Link to register in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #event #webinar
Stop by an AFWERX or SpaceWERX webinar this week! Links to register in bio. BLUE CYBER WEBINAR “The Latest: A Close Look at CISA’s New CPGs” will cover cybersecurity practices that critical infrastructure owners can implement to reduce the likelihood and impact of known risks. SPACEWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR - SOTF Challenge Hear more about the Data Layer focus area of the SOTF Challenge while connecting with team members from SpaceWERX and Assured Access to Space (AATS). AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR Subject Matter Experts from the Open Topic, Specific Topic and STRATFI/TACFI teams will be available to answer general "How do I get started?" questions as well as more specific, high level inquiries. SPACEWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR - AltPNT Challenge Join this discussion to dive deeper into AltPNT Challenge focus areas: PNT Assurance & Integrity and Non-Radio Frequency (RF) PNT. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #BlueCyber #CISO #cybersecurity #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #OpenTopic #SpecificTopic #STRATFI #TACFI #SpaceWERX #SpaceWERXChallenge
The AFWERX team will be in attendance for the @sbagov’s 2024 Virtual Road Tour! 💻 Join the virtual event, Jan. 23 - 25, to meet with AFWERX and learn more about AFVentures and SBIR/STTR opportunities with the @usairforce. It is free to attend, but registration is required. Click here to learn more and register today at the link in out bio. The Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship while supporting the mission of SBIR/STTR programs. The in-person tour, which runs Feb. 7 - July 19, will visit 16 states and territories to connect innovators and entrepreneurs directly with federal agencies. To view the full list of dates and locations, check the link in our bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SeedtheFuture #SBA #roadtour #funding #technology #innovation
📃 Have you submitted your proposal for the 24.1/A Specific Topic solicitation? If you have a solution in the technology areas for sensors, space technologies, information systems, air platform systems, and more that can benefit the Department of the Air Force, submit by Feb. 7 at noon ET. Link to register in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SpecificTopic #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF #DoD
To kick off the first Weekly Webinar of the year, AFVentures will be taking you back to the basics with an AFVentures 101 session. Would you like to discover more about AFVentures, our different branches, the SBIR/STTR process, and paths to various funding opportunities? Join our AFVentures team to learn more! The webinar will be held Thursday, Jan. 11 at 12pm ET. Link to register in bio. . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #event #webinar
Join us this week during our upcoming webinars! Links to register in bio. BLUE CYBER WEBINAR “The Proposed CMMC Level 2: Basic Cyber Hygiene” will cover the 15 security requirements in the FAR 52.204-21 which comprise basic cyber hygiene for any small business. AFVENTURES WEEKLY WEBINAR Join AFVentures 101 to learn about the “Front Door” to the Department of the Air Force and how you can participate in the ecosystem of emerging technologies and venture capital. SPACEWERX CHALLENGE WEBINAR Hear more about the first two focus areas of the AltPNT Space Challenge and connect with team members from SpaceWERX and USSF Space Systems. . . . #AFWERX #webinar #event #BlueCyber #CISO #AFVentures #SBIR #STTR #SpaceWERX #SpaceWERXChallenge #USAF #USSF
Beach day 🌞 Fairbourne was just the tonic needed for a frazzled immune system, and the start of a new year involving routine, plans, no rushing, zero alcohol, following through, showing up, fresh air and lots of movement ✨ Did I go in the sea? Yes I did 😊 shivered all the way to Dolgellau for emergency tea and a hot pudding. Here are some creative ways to hang out with your fine self at the coast this winter... 1. Take a camera or smartphone, photograph horizons and details. Catch the light 📷 2. Walk, observe and be. Notice the sensations in your body, feel your breath and connect them to the distant hills, the ebbing tide and each tiny grain of sand ⏳ 3. Write field notes about your chosen location 🗺️ 4. Sing to the sea 🌊 5. Dip in the seasonally icy waters to rejuvenate your inspiration, immune system and spirit 🐬 #walkingartist #walkingartists #creativity #ocean #sea #afventures #wales #cymru #refresh #energy #doing #upwiththebirds #landscape #photography
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