Unleashing American Ingenuity
As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force we cultivate and transition impactful emerging technologies to deter and win wars
Active Opportunities to Engage Today!
Meet AFWERX at the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference, co-located with Defense TechConnect!
Join us September 22-24 in Maryland to connect with SBIR/STTR agencies, learn about current areas of interest, opportunities to work with the U.S. Air Force, and discover pathways for moving promising technologies forward.
NOW IN PRE-RELEASE! 26.BZ, 26.BX & 26.TZ Release 6
Explore the 26.BZ, 26.BX & 26.TZ Release 6 topics during the pre-release period and connect with topic authors to better understand requirements before submissions open Sept. 23. Includes opportunities for SBIR & STTR, D2P2 & Phase I, and 10 modernization priority tech areas.
Accepting Government Customer Submissions! PY26.3.2 Strategic Breakthrough Notice of Opportunity
This new opportunity with the newest funding program at AFWERX seeks continued SBIR Phase II efforts related to low-cost hypersonic missiles.
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS! Specific Topic 26.BZ & 26.TZ Release 5
Specific Topic 26.BZ & 26.TZ Release 5 is now open and accepting proposals through September 23! This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) release features 9 SBIR & STTR topics with Direct-to-Phase II and Phase I opportunities seeking solutions in advanced computing and software, advanced materials, directed energy, hypersonics, microelectronics, integrated network systems-of-systems, trusted AI and autonomy, integrated sensing and cyber, quantum sciences, and advanced infrastructure & manufacturing.
Sign Up for AFWERX Alerts!
Stay connected with AFWERX and SpaceWERX! Customize your AFWERX Alerts preferences and receive the updates, funding opportunities and announcements most relevant to you—right in your inbox.