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Oct. 25, 2022
AFWERX AFVentures enhances SBIR/STTR program to increase tech transition

AFWERX AFVentures began the new fiscal year with multiple enhancements to the Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer, or SBIR/STTR, Program after Congress reauthorized the program, Sept. 30, 2022. These improvements aim to further encourage domestic small businesses to
Sept. 19, 2022
AFWERX releases Autonomy Prime RFI

The Department of the Air Force’s innovative engine, AFWERX, announced the release of its Autonomy Prime Request for Information, or RFI, Sept. 9, 2022. AFWERX will formally begin industry-facing research as it prepares to launch a new “Prime” program focused on the collaborative development of
Sept. 1, 2022
National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence breaks ground in Springfield

The Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence, or NAAMCE, Aug. 23, 2022, in Springfield, Ohio.
June 17, 2022
Air Force selects future aircrew helmet

The Air Force selected LIFT Airborne Technologies in April to continue with prototype development of a new helmet for Air Force fixed-wing aircrew. Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft
May 17, 2022
As AFWERX Agility Prime celebrates two years, partner Joby Aviation announces acoustic data from NASA testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX Agility Prime partner Joby Aviation, a California-based company developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, recently completed developmental testing with NASA to help understand Joby’s vehicle’s performance
May 12, 2022
AFWERX attends AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2022 convention

AFWERX representatives from all divisions attended the Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2022, an advanced air mobility convention in Orlando, Florida, April 25-28 with an estimated 6,500 attendees.
April 14, 2022
AFVentures opens opportunity window for STRATFI/TACFI program

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX AFVentures has issued a notice of opportunity for its Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) and Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) programs. This opportunity, open until June 30, 2022, gives Department of the Air Force (DAF) SBIR/STTR companies
April 13, 2022
AFRL to highlight innovative weapons, UAS technology and AFWERX at AUVSI XPONENTIAL

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase programs and technologies in several areas including weapons and unmanned aerial systems, plus avenues for sharing ideas or capabilities with the lab during the Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems
March 31, 2022
AFWERX Fellowship seeks innovative Guardians and Airmen

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – AFWERX is now accepting applications for its summer 2022 fellowship program until May 9. Innovation enthusiasts of all ranks from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and government civilians may apply for the summer
March 24, 2022
AFRL to feature key programs, innovative technologies at National Space Symposium

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – The Air Force Research Laboratory will showcase space-related programs and technologies along with the Hack-a-Sat competition, ways to share ideas or capabilities with AFRL, and SpaceWERX, the U.S. Space Force affiliated arm of AFWERX during the 37th