Aug. 12, 2024 AFWERX cultivates innovation experts through fellowship program; applications accepted through August 16 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX, the innovation arm of the U.S. Department of the Air Force and powered by the Air Force Research Laboratory, is advancing cross-training for technical experts through its Traditional Fellowship program and is accepting applications for the next
Aug. 9, 2024 SpaceWERX launches second Innovate to Accelerate cohort focused on aerospace technology SpaceWERX announced the launch of its latest I2A cohort, focused on two specific topics: advancing Alternative Positioning, Navigation and Timing, or AltPNT solutions and pioneering the Digital Spaceport of the Future. These initiatives underscore SpaceWERX's commitment to accelerating technological
July 31, 2024 AFWERX, MTSI evaluate electric vertical takeoff, landing aircraft for military applications https://www.dvidshub.net/news/477431/afwerx-mtsi-evaluate-electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-aircraft-military-applicationsSince mid-June, experts from AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm within the Air Force Research Laboratory, have been working with Beavercreek, Ohio-based
July 25, 2024 AFRL aims to accelerate development of software-enabled weapons Air Force Research Laboratory technical directorates AFWERX and Munitions teamed up to host a Collider event aimed at exploring commercial solutions for software-enabled weapons at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, July 17-18, 2024.Colliders give Air Force leaders the opportunity to share the
July 18, 2024 AFWERX Integration Prime accelerates innovation at USEUCOM's BRAVO 101 Hackathon AFWERX Integration Prime facilitated collaboration and spurred innovation at the U.S. European Command BRAVO 101 Hackathon in Stuttgart, Germany, June 3–10, 2024. BRAVO Hackathons, sponsored by senior Department of Defense leaders, foster innovative environments where government and industry
July 15, 2024 AFWERX Ventures division launches Notice of Opportunity for air and space applicable technology submissions WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX AFVentures, the commercial investment arm of the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Notice of Opportunity within the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program for air and space projects.The newly issued notice marks the availability of
June 18, 2024 AFWERX officials to discuss advanced air mobility, small business support at EAA AirVenture 2024 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX, the Department of the Air Force’s innovation arm and a directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, will have a booth at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 July 22-28 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. During AirVenture, the
June 5, 2024 Project Vanguard reinforces defense capabilities with investor capital WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) — The United States is in a global competition for leadership in critical technologies. American capital markets – valued at more than $50 trillion according to Goldman Sachs – represent a strategic advantage in our ability to identify, develop and field
May 20, 2024 AFWERX safeguards American interests through due diligence In defense innovation, rigorous scrutiny is not just an afterthought; it’s the law. AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, employs a thorough due diligence process at the core of its investment strategy for
May 14, 2024 SpaceWERX completes Innovate to Accelerate workshop EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - SpaceWERX completed the capstone event for its inaugural Innovate to Accelerate (I2A) program at the SpaceWERX hub at the BR-DGE, in El Segundo, California, April 25, 2024. I2A was a free 12-week intensive education program for SpaceWERX Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) Small