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Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) (now Rapid Integrated Scalable Enterprise (RISE)) is sponsored by Department of Defense (DoD). The RIF, now called Rapid Integrated Scalable Enterprise (RISE), provides a collaborative vehicle for small businesses to offer innovative technologies that can be rapidly inserted into acquisition programs that meet specific defense needs.
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Rapid Innovation Fund – DEFENSE INNOVATION MARKETPLACE The Rapid Innovation Fund provides a collaborative vehicle for small businesses to provide the department with innovative technologies that can be rapidly inserted into acquisition programs that meet specific defense needs. RIF is administered by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
FY2019 Rapid Innovation Fund Rapid Innovation Fund Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation Number: HQ0034-19-BAA-RIF-0001 RIF Awards/Project Descriptions Rapid Innovation Fund Awards, FY11 through FY16 Download: Excel spreadsheet Rapid Innovation Fund Awards, FY17 through FY19 2021 POST Conference: RIF Overview An Assessment of RIF Effectiveness FY2011-2016 FY 2011 NDAA Language (section 1073) farooq. a. mitha.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses with innovative technologies relevant to defense needs. Specific eligibility will be detailed in program announcements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rapid Innovation Fund (RIF) (now Rapid Integrated Scalable Enterprise (RISE)) is funded by Department of Defense (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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