📣 ATTENTION small businesses: the moment you have been patiently waiting for is here! 🎉 The SBIR/STTR program has officially been reauthorized through the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act.
@usairforce and @usspaceforce solicitations are now open in DSIP, with additional topics available in pre-release.
Stay tuned for updates here, and on AFWERX.com and SpaceWERX.us, as new information continues to be posted.
🔥 Calling all Airmen & Guardians with a passion for tech and impact!
AFWERX—in collaboration with the Air Force Chief Scientist’s Office—is now accepting applications for Project Arc Cohort 10 (Mar 2026 - Aug 2026). This six-month immersive TDY will embed uniformed Scientists, Technologists, and Engineers (STEs) directly into operational Wings across the globe to tackle real-world challenges at the tactical edge.
From rapid prototyping to field experimentation, you’ll help deliver asymmetric technological advantages that boost warfighting readiness and innovation where it counts most. 💪
🗓️ Apply by Dec 10 to join the next wave of innovators shaping the future of the fight: 🔗 in bio
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⏳ The PY26.1 STRATFI submission window for air opportunities closes THIS FRIDAY, Oct 3 at noon ET! Don’t miss your chance to deliver solutions that strengthen warfighter readiness and accelerate tech into the field.
💻 Join our final office hours this Thursday at 2pm ET to get your last-minute questions answered.
🔗 Find submission criteria, webinars, guidance docs, and registration links in our bio.
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AFWERX & SpaceWERX are fueling the future of defense innovation. 🚀
We guide small businesses, researchers, and government innovators through every stage of development—turning concepts into mission-ready capabilities for the DAF and building a stronger pipeline that keeps our forces ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
Your ideas can power the next leap in readiness. Get involved today! 👉 Link in bio.
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⌚ There’s still time to register for the upcoming AFWERX & SpaceWERX Innovation Unleashed AMA!
If you're an innovator across government, industry, and academia looking to bypass bureaucracy, register now to lean in and explore the Challenge program. Get an insider look into how to turn visionary ideas into cutting-edge capabilities across the @usairforce and @usspaceforce . 💡
Register now to secure your spot and join us September 30 at 1pm ET / 10am PT. 🔗 in bio.
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⚡ AFWERX’s third and final day at The 2025 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference wrapped up yesterday with visits from Dr. Troy Meink, Secretary of the Air Force, and Lt. General Dale White, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, and concluding with awards for outstanding achievements in creativity and innovation:
Commander’s Pick: The AFWERX Spark Senior leaders recognized the project that stood-out for strategic alignment, operational promise, and potential enterprise-level impact.
🏆TacHub - Agile Communications for the Modern Mission
Challenge: AFWERX Spark voted for the innovator who demonstrated exceptional commitment by consistently setting the standard for collaboration, preparation, and initiative.
🏆Advanced Technology for Land, Air, and Sea (ATLAS)
Clutch: AFWERX Spark voted for the project exemplifying outstanding impact through consistent presence, and adaptability under pressure.
🏆Automated Medical Evacuation Rover (AMER)
Spark MVP: The Spark Street innovators voted for their peers who worked to forge meaningful connections to bridge grassroots innovation to enterprise outcomes.
🏆Talon - FPV/sUAS Training, Laboratory, & Red Cell
Spark of Genius: The Spark Street innovators voted for their peers who brought bold, creative, ideas to life solving real-world challenges.
🏆Kit for Rapid Aerial Treatment of Hemorrhage (K-Rath)
Spark TrailBlazer: All visitors, Spark Street attendees, innovators, and ecosystem partners voted for their favorite Spark Cell project, recognizing creativity and measurable warfighter impact.
🏆Roving Autonomous Vehicle for Extended Networks (RAVEN)
Thank you to everyone who visited our biggest🔥Spark Street🔥exhibit yet, joined our Power Briefs, and participated in office hours! Most importantly, huge thanks to the Airmen, Guardians, and DoW innovators driving cutting-edge tech that strengthens our warfighting capabilities!
Learn more about how to get involved with support from AFWERX today. Link in bio.
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⚡ Day 2 at the 2025 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference showed how Airmen & Guardians deliver warfighting innovation with impact. Projects demonstrating drones, AI/ML, medical, logistics, and manufacturing tech all prove ideas can turn into mission-ready solutions. We were honored to have @AFResearchLab Commander, Brig. Gen. Bartolomei, and Under Secretary of the Air Force, Matthew Lohmeier, check out the innovation on display!☑️
👏 Kudos to those who joined our Fellowships & SBIR/STTR Power Briefs + office hours!
Don’t miss our final day of new grassroot projects, briefs, and meetings today:
🏋️ Power Briefs: 10am ET (Spark Cells), 2:30pm ET (AFWERX/SpaceWERX)
💼 Office Hours: 7:30 - 11am ET (Phase I & SpaceWERX), 11am - 2pm ET (Phase II & Challenge)
Find our full schedule, register, and swing by to see us. 🔗 in bio.
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✨ What a start to the 2025 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference! Day 1 of 🔥Spark Street🔥 brought drones, robotics, AI/ML, power & comms tech—all driving warfighting readiness. Even Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Allvin, got in on the action! 💥
Big thanks to everyone who joined our Challenge & Refinery Power Briefs and stopped by for office hours 🙌
We have a fresh batch of innovation projects, briefs, and meetings today:
🏋️ Power Briefs: 10am ET (Fellowships), 2:30pm ET (SBIR/STTR)
💼 Office Hours: 7:30am - 12pm ET (Phase II & Challenge), 12 - 4pm ET (Phase I & SpaceWERX)
Check our full schedule, register, and be sure to stop by. 🔗 in bio.
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HAVE YOU HEARD❓ The AFWERX Refinery is accepting submissions for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 cohorts❗
We're seeking government-led projects that show strong potential:
🔸 Hitting transition barriers
🔸 Struggling to align with funding pathways
🔸 Ready to scale but stuck at the unit level
If your project is facing these common roadblocks, the Refinery offers tailored support to help you break through and move toward institutional adoption.
📥 Apply by Sunday, November 30 and learn more about the AFWERX Refinery. Links in bio.
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AFWERX & SpaceWERX are building a pipeline of innovation that delivers real impact for the DAF. 🚀
We help small businesses, research institutions, and government innovators get from idea ➡️ prototype ➡️ full operational transition. We invest in emerging technologies with dual-use or military potential, fund Challenge & Spark programs, and connect innovators to contracts and end users.
If your tech can sharpen our edge in warfighting, don’t wait—get involved today! 👉 link in bio.
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