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Accelerating Commercial Innovation for the Department of the Air Force AFWERX manages the Department of the Air Force’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Since 2020, AFWERX has awarded more than 9,000 SBIR and STTR contracts totaling $7.
31 billion to startups and small businesses developing dual-use technologies that strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and support Air and Space Force missions.
SBIR/STTR: America's Seed Fund for Innovation Established by Congress, the SBIR/STTR programs provide competitive, nondilutive funding to help U.S. small businesses develop innovative dual-use technologies and transition them into operational capabilities that address Air and Space Force mission needs. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) : Supports research and development conducted by eligible U.S. small businesses.
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) : Supports collaborative research between small businesses and nonprofit U.S. research institutions, such as universities.
For-profit U.S. small businesses 500 or fewer employees, including affiliates More than 50% owned and controlled by U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or qualifying U.S. entities Develop innovative dual-use technologies aligned with Department of the Air Force mission needs Discover how your small business can partner with AFWERX to solve critical challenges. DAF PY26. 3.
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BZ & 26. BX RELEASE 6 PRE-RELEASE : 2 SEPT 26 Funding Avenues by Phase of Development Phase I: Feasibility Study Demonstrate the technical merit, feasibility and commercial potential of an innovative solution for a Department of the Air Force stakeholder.
Period of Performance: Up to six months Maximum Award: Up to $323,000 Companies that successfully demonstrate scientific and technical merit, along with commercial potential, may compete for Phase II funding. Phase II: Prototype Development Phase II supports the development and refinement of a prototype in collaboration with a Department of the Air Force technical point of contact and end user.
Companies with a mature solution and an identified DAF customer and end user, and a signed Customer Memorandum may apply directly through the Direct to Phase II (D2P2) pathway. Period of Performance: Up to 24 months Maximum Award: Up to $2.
1 million Develop and demonstrate a prototype aligned with Department of the Air Force mission needs Complete milestone deliverables in accordance with the approved Proposal Milestone Schedule Collaborate with the DAF customer and end user to advance technology transition Current or recent Phase II No previous STRATFI/TACFI for the same technology Helps companies bridge the “Valley of Death” Accelerates transition from prototype into operational capability Aligns technology with acquisition strategies while attracting private capital $3–15 million in SBIR/STTR funding Matched by $6 – $45 million in government/private investment 84% of STRATFI companies have transitioned to Phase III Supports tactical innovations with shorter transition timelines 69% of TACFI companies have transitioned to Phase III Strategic Breakthrough (SBT) accelerates proven SBIR/STTR technologies from successful Phase II development to operational use.
It combines government and private-sector investment to deliver mature solutions addressing critical defense needs.
Successful Phase II performance Validated operational need Strong acquisition interest Credible transition and commercialization strategy Federal award of up to $30 million Required 1:1 funding match At least 20% of the match from non-SBIR/STTR Department of War program funding Up to 80% of the match from private investment or other eligible non-SBIR/STTR federal funding Phase III: Commercialization Transition your technology to operational use for the DAF or into the commercial market, funded by non-SBIR/STTR sources.
Funding : No direct SBIR/STTR funding. Source : Funded by other government contracts or private investment. Benefit : Completing Phase I/II can lead to sole-source Phase III contracts.
Eligibility & Information System for Award Management (SAM) Before a contract can be awarded, you must be registered in the System for Award Management, or SAM. SAM replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the Online Representations and Certifications Application, and the Excluded Parties List System.
SAM allows firms interested in conducting business with the federal government to provide basic information on their business capabilities and financial information. Register HERE . If you had an active record in CCR, then you have an active record in SAM.
You will receive email notifications 60, 30, and 15 days prior to the expiration of the record. You can search for registered entities in SAM by typing the business name or DUNS number into the search box. A SBIR or STTR Phase I, Phase II or Direct to Phase II (D2P2) proposal for any DoW component must be submitted through the online DoW Submission website (DSIP Portal).
Proposal Select and Award If your firm’s proposal has been selected for an award, the principal investigator and corporate official indicated on the proposal cover sheet will be notified by email. You will receive an email for each selected proposal. Please read each email carefully, paying close attention to the proposal and topic numbers.
The email will emphasize that no work is to be performed at this time and that a Government Contract Negotiator or Contracting Officer will be contacting you. Proposal Receipt and Status The Air Force is not responsible for ensuring email receipt by small businesses that have changed their email addresses since submission of the Phase I proposal without proper notification .
If your email addresses have changed since proposal submission, please send an email to afrl. rgv. SBIRSTTR@us.
af. mil with the change. All proposals being considered for funding during the selection process will be put through AFWERX’s Risk Based Analysis to ensure companies are compliant with government requirements and regulations prior to being awarded.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses based in the United States with 500 or fewer employees. Principal investigator's primary employment (more than 50 percent) must be with the small business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by phase and topic. Phase I awards typically range from $150,000 to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AFWERX SBIR/STTR Program is funded by U.S. Air Force / U.S. Space Force (AFWERX). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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