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March 18, 2025
Team Eglin engineers bring innovation to combat

A select group of Team Eglin Airmen gathered at the Emerald Spark Incubator March 10-14 to collaborate in the first-ever Combat Innovation Cohort.
Feb. 7, 2025
DAF announces Spark Tank 2025 finalists

DAF leaders announced the finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition made up of premier innovation ideas by Airmen and Guardians seeking sponsorship to bring their concepts to life.
Jan. 21, 2025
Innovative ideas take flight at Edwards Air Force Base's Spark Tank Competition

The 412th Test Wing Data and Digital Transformation Spark Tank Competition recently transformed Club Muroc into a hub of creativity and innovation, showcasing the groundbreaking ideas of Airmen designed to enhance operational capabilities.
Dec. 19, 2024
Arnold AFB Innovation Lab reopens its doors

The Innovation Lab at Arnold Air Force Base is once again open for business.The lab, being reintroduced following a recent renovation, gives Arnold team members a venue outside of the office to brainstorm concepts, work to improve processes, test ideas, collaborate and innovate.Located in Building
Nov. 22, 2024
The Crucible: VSFB’s Newest Innovation Hub

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --The Crucible Innovation Lab was unveiled as a brand new creative center Nov. 22, 2024. This new makerspace is designed to be a collaborative environment where Vandenberg members can come together to brainstorm, innovate, and bring ideas to life. The Crucible
Nov. 5, 2024
CHAPPIE: An innovative advancement in CBRN defense

Buckley Space Force Base is home to one of the Defense Department's only two chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear quadrupedal unmanned ground vehicles.
Nov. 1, 2024
AFMC Accelerator empowers Airmen, innovation

The Air Force Materiel Command Accelerator program transform the innovative ideas of Airmen into actionable solutions that can propel the Air Force mission into the future.
Nov. 1, 2024
Air Force launches new SIF Marketplace to drive innovation across the force

The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force.
Sept. 11, 2024
AFIMSC partnership accelerates technology for I&MS capabilities

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge to capitalize on industry expertise to rapidly address urgent Air Force needs.AFIMSC partnered with AFWERX to award contracts through the Expedient
Aug. 7, 2024
AFMC Accelerator seeks innovative, visionary ideas through Sept. 13

The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking innovative, visionary ideas from Airmen, Guardians and civilians to shape change and propel the mission into the future through the AFMC Accelerator innovation campaign.