Army xTechSearch

Army xTechSearch is a prize competition program from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) that connects innovative small businesses with the U.S. Army to accelerate technology solutions addressing critical Army capability gaps.

The xTech Program manages Army prize competitions where companies can win cash awards ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 and receive follow-on opportunities including Phase II SBIR contracts and partnerships with Army labs. The program includes events such as xTech|Live at eMerge Americas.

Eligible participants are small businesses developing innovative technologies with potential military applications, including areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, energy, and cybersecurity.

xTechSearch – Accelerate innovative technology solutions Connecting small businesses with the U.S. Army to spur innovation. The xTech Program manages the Army’s prize competitions to award and accelerate innovative technology solutions that can help solve Army challenges.

​​xTech|Live at eMerge Americas 2026 ​​The U.S. Army is seeking innovative technology solutions from eligible small and large businesses across the U.S. that address critical capability gaps through the xTech|Live at eMerge Americas 2026 competition.

​ ​​xTech National Security Hackathon ​​The U.S. Army is seeking innovative technology solutions from eligible entities, including but not limited to students, independent developers, startups, engineers, large technology companies and academic researchers across the glove that address critical capability gaps through the xTech Hackathon competition.

​ ​​The U.S. Army is seeking innovative technology solutions from eligible U.S. small businesses that address critical capability gaps through the xTech|Phantum competition. ​ Do you want to work with the Army to solve big problems? Check out xTech’s open competitions and see which is right for your business.

Submit your application today! ​​​xTech|Live at eMerge Americas 2026​​ Our xTech active competitions are in full-swing! With submission windows closed, check out the topics being tackled throughout each phase of our competitions.

It starts with a white paper. That gets you to the pitch event. That leads to proof-of-concept presentations and potential follow-on contracts!

Innovation Through Collaboration We don’t just award cash prizes. We provide education, mentorship and networking opportunities to help integrate small businesses into the Army science and technology ecosystem.

Connect with non-traditional small businesses to spur innovation Accelerate technology development for the Army Break down barriers to working with the Army Propel American business toward enduring commercial viability and success xTech|Soldier Fire Finals Evaluate Fire Control Technologies for the XM157 xTech|Soldier Fire finalists traveled to Fort Benning, GA in March 2026 to participate in a live proof-of-concept demonstration, where the Army...

Unleashing Innovation at the Edge: The xTech|Edge Strike:... A collaboration between the Army FUZE xTech Program and the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD), this competition highlighted the power... xTech|Live Series Continues at eMerge Americas 2026 with New Opportunity for Innovators See All News & Announcements Be the first to learn about the latest challenges and announcements!

Please do not fill in this field. Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ASA(ALT) releases contract opportunities on an ad-hoc basis to meet Army research and development needs. Army Futures Command (AFC) releases topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year to address the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs.

Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract. Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation. Is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I.

Represents the commercialization phase of the program in which the company can market their products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector. Allows small businesses to submit to Direct to Phase II applications if they performed the Phase I research through other funding sources. Provides funding to projects that require additional funding during their open Phase II contract.

A Phase II Awardee may receive one additional, sequential Phase II award to continue the work of an initial Phase II award. The sequential Phase II award has the same guideline amounts and limits as an initial Phase II award.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (supply chain management, logistics coordination, target identifications and simulation) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) Autonomy (unmanned systems, drones, ground vehicle capabilities) Chemical and Biological (detection, defense) Cyber (biometric authentication, secure communications) Electronics (microelectronics, Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)) Electronic Warfare (jamming, spoofing) Human Performance (wearables) Immersive (augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality) Network Technologies (antennas, radio frequency, communications systems) Position, Navigation, and Timing (GPS) Power (batteries, generators) Software Modernization (high performance computing, data management and visualization) Sensors (infrared sensing) Weapons Systems (hypersonics, munitions and projectiles, directed energy)