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xTech Program (Prize Competitions) is sponsored by U.S. Army xTech. The Army xTech program operates prize competitions to help small and nontraditional businesses partner with the Army by seeking innovative technology solutions, including those that could contribute to the solid rocket motor industrial base. These competitions offer prize money and opportunities for SBIR awards or other agreements.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and nontraditional businesses. Specific eligibility requirements are detailed for each competition (e.g., xTech|Search 10 is open to eligible small businesses around the U.S.). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows prize money, SBIR awards, OTAs, cooperative agreements, etc. (e.g., xTech|Search 10 offers a cash prize of $1,000,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
xTech Program (Prize Competitions) is funded by U.S. Army xTech. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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xTech|Search 10 is sponsored by U.S. Army xTech. The U.S. Army xTech|Search 10 competition seeks innovative technology solutions from eligible small businesses across the U.S. Participants can propose entirely new technologies or new Army applications for existing commercial technologies. The program connects small businesses with the U.S. Army to accelerate technology solutions for Army challenges, offering cash prizes, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare powered by xTech is sponsored by U.S. Army xTech. This xTech competition seeks innovative electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions from eligible small and large businesses. It is part of the broader xTech program which aims to connect small businesses with Army and DoD experts to build solutions for Army problems.
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