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.
Feb. 16, 2024 AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21 AURORA, Colo. (AFRL) – Booth 703 was the place to be Feb. 12-14, 2024, as a constant stream of Airmen, Guardians and industry leaders stopped by to learn about the latest AFWERX innovations during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Warfare Symposium at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention
Dec. 20, 2023 AFWERX Spark, DOD partners train Airmen to pitch ideas with confidence MORAINE, Ohio – AFWERX Spark and other Department of the Air Force innovators gathered Nov. 14-16 in Moraine, Ohio, to create a curriculum for teaching Airmen and Guardians who want to effectively pitch innovative ideas to high-ranking military officers and civilians. The three-day event took place
Oct. 20, 2023 Digital design concept wins AFMC Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities Challenge A novel idea to revolutionize capability development through optimized digital engineering is the winner of the Air Force Materiel Command Spark Tank Integrated Capabilities challenge.
July 25, 2023 AFMC Spark Tank open through Aug. 27 Air Force Materiel Command uniformed and civilian Airmen and Guardians are invited to submit their game-changing ideas now to compete in the AFMC Spark Tank: Integrated Capabilities Challenge, with the submission window open through Aug. 27.
March 8, 2023 Spark Tank 2023 finalists take center stage at AFA Warfare Symposium 6 Spark Tank finalist teams presented their ideas at AFA March 8.
Feb. 27, 2023 AFWERX Refinery program accelerates Airman and Guardian initiatives The AFWERX Refinery program, an initiative of the AFWERX Spark division, is rapidly advancing Airman and Guardian projects that directly aid warfighters by hosting a four-to-six-week Accelerator program that targets grassroots innovation efforts within the Department of the Air Force, or DAF.
Feb. 21, 2023 Voting open now for Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2023 finalists Airmen and Guardians may now vote for one of the top six selected ideas in Spark Tank, the Department of the Air Force’s capstone innovation campaign.
Nov. 30, 2022 Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023, or ST23, quarterfinals were held Nov. 9, 2022, at the Basic Research Innovation and Collaboration Center in Arlington, Virginia, with the top 15 ideas selected to advance to semifinals.
July 11, 2022 Ask-Me-Anything sessions set to demystify Spark Tank process The Air Force Materiel Command Commanders Accelerated Initiatives team will host a series of virtual “Ask-Me-Anything” events on Microsoft Teams throughout the month of July.