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March 13, 2025
AFWERX & SpaceWERX helping small business innovators transition their technology from prototype to operational use

AFWERX and SpaceWERX the innovation arms of the Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force, respectively, have selected 23 small businesses with Phase II contracts awarded within the last two years to apply for funding through a Program Year 2025.1 Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) annual
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.
Dec. 27, 2024
GigEagle and the DoD’s Agile Talent Ecosystem Receives Scaling Investment from CDAO

This month, the Defense Department's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provided more than $5 million in funding to further develop GigEagle's AI-powered Joint talent marketplace for digital talent."Partnering at the enterprise level is a major step toward harnessing and scaling
Dec. 19, 2024
AFWERX Refinery accelerates Air Force innovation with new cohort

AFWERX, the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, completed its 15th Refinery cohort Dec. 4. The six-week course, held in Warner Robins, Georgia, focused on bridging the gap between Air Force requirements and Airmen innovation.
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. 25, 2024
927th ARW drives innovation for agile combat employment

Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and effective communication is a strategically aligned priority within the 927th Air Refueling Wing alongside training and sustaining combat ready warfighters and caring for Airmen and their families.
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. 13, 2024
Airman brings fuel sampling innovation to Eglin, possibly AF

This innovation, known as the single-point nozzle adapter, or SN, removes two-thirds of the time and steps required to take a fuel sample from multiple fuel sources, such as trucks and mobile stations.
Nov. 6, 2024
Innovate to Accelerate Expo Day showcases space innovation and collaboration

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AFRL) – The Innovate to Accelerate, or I2A, Expo Day, held in the heart of Los Angeles' tech community, brought together more than 260 people from the space industry, defense and investment sectors at THE BR-DGE in El Segundo, California, Oct. 17, 2024. The event, hosted by
Nov. 5, 2024
Travis AFB Phoenix Spark innovates for the future

Exploring the dynamic world of technology and collaboration, Travis Air Force Base’s Phoenix Spark lab provides a platform for Airmen to support Air Force missions through innovation and creativity.