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Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Program is sponsored by AFWERX (Department of the Air Force). STRATFI is designed to bridge the gap between SBIR/STTR Phase II efforts and Phase III scaling, facilitating the delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. It requires matching funds and engagement from government and industry partners.
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What are the STRATFI/TACFI Programs? - AFWERX Strategic Funding Increase, or STRATFI , is a program focused on large-scale, strategic capabilities at the DAF level. Tactical Funding Increase, or TACFI , focuses on transitioning smaller-scale, tactical capabilities at the operational level.
They are designed to catalyze relationships between U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force end-users and acquisition professionals, private-sector innovators and inventors. The program strives to bridge the gap between current SBIR/STTR Phase II and Phase III scaling efforts, facilitating delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. Code Snippet ma-admin-quick-nav 2.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Phase II SBIR/STTR companies (or those who completed Phase II within two years of submission); a government champion is required to submit the capability package. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Program is funded by AFWERX (Department of the Air Force). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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