Autonomy Prime partner, SandboxAQ, has been awarded a SBIR Phase 2B TACFI by the U.S. Air Force to further develop its AQNav MagNav system to explore configurations of the AQNav architecture for deployment on a wider range of aircraft platforms. Read more: ow.ly/jfki50T3W35

We had an amazing Fed Supernova week - participating as panelists, met with innovative entrepreneurs, announced the SpaceWERX STRATFI awards, and held sessions for our Challenge Showcase and Spark Collider, Project Vanguard, and VC Roundtable. More: ow.ly/mcFF50T6SKl

Transformative growth was on display at the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command ✈️ Continuous Improvement and Innovation Training Summit, Aug. 13-15 at Wright-Patterson AFB. Our AFWERX team held sessions helping participants gain tools and strategies to tackle challenges. More: ow.ly/tUtk50T6Tyi

🗞️ JUST IN: The 24.4/D Specific Topic pre-release will begin in one week! The pre-release period provides an opportunity to connect with SMEs and ask technical questions about specific topics posted under this solicitation. Learn more: ow.ly/AGQQ50T3jgV

AFWERX met for a process improvement off-site event to make critical changes to the Open Topic program - adjusting the PY25 solicitation schedule, automation needs and additional requirements. Learn more about these changes and new schedule here: ow.ly/AugB50T7XV1

Cerebral Energy was selected for a $1.6M Phase II STTR follow-on contract to develop a lithium-free secondary battery using recycled aluminum and graphene. Developed at Cornell University, the batteries will support @AFSecOpsCmd medical modernization teams. More: ow.ly/70S650T7YiA

AFWERX Spark is hosting a special 🔥Spark Street🔥 exhibit showcasing Airmen and Guardian talent at the 2024 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference - Sep. 16 - 18 in MD! Spark Cell innovators from 30+ bases will be sharing their grassroot efforts. Learn more: ow.ly/yOl050T3jYq

AFWERX has awarded Barbell Logic, Inc. a $1.25M SBIR contract, partnering with Hill Air Force Base supporting R&D efforts to develop automated strength & conditioning training programs for U.S. Air Force units and personnel through AI predictive programming. More: ow.ly/NXgk50T7Z08

GetChkd Inc. and Metro State University were selected by AFWERX for a $1.7M STTR Phase II focused on Blockchain Infrastructure. More: ow.ly/Kf5A50T9ehl

MatrixSpace was selected for a $1.9M TACFI Phase II Sequential contract to develop a distributed dual-mode mesh radar to support Air Force 87th Security Forces Squadron for use in tactical, expeditionary, installed base force protection scenarios. More: ow.ly/gUQE50TaM2b

Genesis Systems has been selected by Air Force Research Lab - AFRL and AFWERX for a $1.25M SBIR D2P2 contract to develop Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) filtration technologies, ensuring access to clean water in challenging environments. More: ow.ly/ms6K50TaMlG

Prime partner, Joby Aviation, demonstrated autonomous logistics aircraft operations in a mission environment with the U.S. Air Force during the ‘Agile Flag 24-3’ exercise - autonomously transporting components to restore operations of Air Force assets. More: ow.ly/eUKr50TaMFa

🗞️ The PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity submission deadline is extended to Oct. 2! More: ow.ly/1BqW50TaNA5 Join us every Thurs at 1pm ET - extended through Sep. 26! Registration not required. 💻 ow.ly/vsw050TaNA3 📱 (US) +1 352-973-0183 PIN: 466 060 759#

The 24.7/E Open Topic Phase I solicitation will be open for submissions next Wed, Sep. 11 - will include opportunities for SBIR and STTR, looking for a technology or solution that may solve a U.S. Air Force problem. Learn more and stay tuned for details: ow.ly/WUIZ50TaNmT

AFWERX has selected WillCo Tech for a STTR project focused on developing an Automated Talent Management System - leveraging the CyberSTAR family of products, experience, data, and industry partnerships to provide insights into workforce management. More: ow.ly/9yW850TaP2q

The 24.4/D Specific Topic pre-release period begins today! You may submit questions to each topic's TPOC. Once open on Oct. 2, questions can no longer be posed but can be submitted at the Q&A link. View details and find TPOC contact info: ow.ly/wxCz50TaPse

Prime partner, Reliable Robotics, completed automated missions for the DAF in conjunction with Air Combat Command during the Agile Flag 24-3 exercise transporting cargo between military bases and airports hundreds of miles apart, on demand over a week. More: ow.ly/VAp450TaPLm

We’re weeks away from the 2024 AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sep. 16 - 18 in MD! Stop by our 🔥Spark Street🔥 exhibit - across from booth #MB122 in the Maryland Ballroom. We'll be featuring a number of Refinery projects - come check them out! More: ow.ly/aNkW50TaQbA

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) was awarded a $1.25M SBIR Phase II contract to create a secure and reliable AI framework for interaction between software agents, humans, and the target environment - enabling deployment and reuse of AI technologies. More: ow.ly/8EbM50TaQGY

Sonde Health has been selected by AFWERX for a $1.2M SBIR Phase II contract focused on Sonde Mental Fitness, its voice-powered mental fitness tracking platform. Learn more: ow.ly/VQtH50TaQMo