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MG Access Point Atlas: Verified On-Ramps to the Department of War

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accelerator/challenge

AFWERX

Sponsor
Department of the Air Force; powered by AFRL
Access
AFVentures Open/Specific Topic SBIR/STTR; STRATFI/TACFI; Spark; Prime; Challenges; portal registration.
Focus areas
dual-use emerging tech, AFVentures Open/Specific Topic SBIR/STTR, STRATFI/TACFI, Spark, Prime, Challenges, Airmen/Guardian innovation, key dual-use sectors via Prime (2–4 yr fielding)
Capability tags
acceleratorSBIR/STTRSTRATFI/TACFIchallenge/prizedual-use
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accelerator/challenge

Army Applications Lab (AAL)

Sponsor
Army Futures Command (AFC)
Access
Join network; SPARTN SBIR; BAA whitepapers; open project opportunities.
Focus areas
Power and Energy, Human Performance, Robotics and Tactical AI, Contested Logistics
Capability tags
acceleratorSBIR/STTRBAAenergy/powerhuman performanceautonomy/roboticsAI/MLlogistics/sustainment
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accelerator/challenge

Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (CFIC)

Sponsor
U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)
Access
Join ecosystem; Connector Series; Assessment & Rapid Prototyping Events that may lead to Prototype OT awards.
Focus areas
OT security/visibility, Cloud security/forensics, Zero trust, Software defects/vuln impact, Network security, RF/EW-Cyber, Software supply chain, AI/ML for mission, Graph analytics
Capability tags
cyberICAM/zero-trustICS/OT securityEW/spectrumAI/MLdata/analyticssupply chainPrototype OTaccelerator
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accelerator/challenge

CyberWorx

Sponsor
Department of the Air Force / DoD problem focus
Access
Apply as industry partner; CSO and BAA proposals; projects; Innovation Toolkit for gov.
Focus areas
Hardware, Software, Policy, Organizational Change, Mental Health
Capability tags
CSOBAAsoftware/DevSecOpshuman performance
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accelerator/challenge

DAF MIT AI Accelerator

Sponsor
MIT + Air Force and Space Force
Access
Fundamental AI research; challenges; contact for AI-solvable problems; review past research.
Focus areas
AI algorithms and systems, rapid prototyping/scaling of AI
Capability tags
AI/MLchallenge/prizebasic/applied research
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accelerator/challenge

Hyperspace Challenge

Sponsor
U.S. Space Force and AFRL; partnership with CNM Ingenuity
Access
Webinars and challenge events for space-domain innovation relationships.
Focus areas
space domain innovation
Capability tags
spacechallenge/prize
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accelerator/challenge

SPACEWERX

Sponsor
U.S. Space Force; division within AFWERX; partners with SSC COMSO
Access
Space Ventures pathways; SBIR/STTR topics via AFWERX mechanisms; Challenges; AFWERX Portal.
Focus areas
space capabilities, Space Ventures pathways, SBIR/STTR via AFWERX mechanisms, Challenges, commercialization with non-dilutive USSF capital per AiDA, partners with SSC COMSO
Capability tags
spaceacceleratorSBIR/STTRchallenge/prizecapital/investment
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accelerator/challenge

Technology Advancement Center (TAC)

Sponsor
Supports USCYBERCOM and mission partners (per AiDA); facilities described as non-gov-owned
Access
Join Partnership Network; The Link; DiscoveryX; events/opportunities.
Focus areas
Vulnerabilities and Exploits, Network Security/Monitoring/Visualization, Modeling and Predictive Analytics, Persona and Identity, Permeability/Agility Across Domains, Infrastructure and Transport
Capability tags
cyberdata/analytics
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accelerator/challenge

Techstars Space Accelerator

Sponsor
Partnership with USSF and NASA JPL (per AiDA)
Access
Apply to accelerator; Demo Day; connect form.
Focus areas
SmallSats, Applied AI/ML, Digital design/collaboration, Geospatial analytics, Autonomy, Robotics, Advanced mfg/structures, SoC computing, Avionics, UAS, Comms, EO, Edge/big data, In-orbit servicing, Nav, Sensors, Quantum, Cybersecurity, Power systems, adjacent-industry tech applied to space/aerospace
Capability tags
acceleratorspaceAI/MLautonomy/roboticsUASgeospatialadvanced manufacturingquantumcybersensorscomms/networksenergy/power
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accelerator/challenge

xTech (xTechSearch)

Sponsor
ASA(ALT)
Access
Open competitions under 10 USC 4025 and 15 USC 3719; xTech Accelerator for finalists; follow-on contract pathways noted.
Focus areas
Army prize competition problem sets (topic-specific)
Capability tags
challenge/prizeaccelerator
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BAA

DTRA Office of Small Business Programs + C-WMD Fundamental Research BAA

Sponsor
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
Access
BAAs for basic/fundamental research open to universities, industry and nonprofits (page cites DTRA 25.4-001 and DoD SBIR 25.4 via DSIP); acquisition forecast, unsolicited-proposal guidelines, Mentor-Protégé; OSBP vendor intake — schedule a 30-minute virtual capabilities session or email dtra.belvoir.al.mbx.osbp-outreach-2@mail.mil with a capabilities statement; DTRA-hosted Industry Days and FCL briefings.
Focus areas
countering WMD, CBRN, nuclear, research
Capability tags
BAASBIR/STTRCBRN/CWMDsmall businessfront door/intake
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BAA

NGA Boosting Innovative GEOINT Research BAA (BIG-R BAA)

Sponsor
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Access
Framework BAA (HM0476-20-BAA-0001 on SAM.gov and Grants.gov) with topics in Foundational GEOINT, Advanced Phenomenologies and Analytic Technologies; phased approaches and multiple contract instruments; contact BIGRBAA@nga.mil.
Focus areas
GEOINT, remote sensing phenomenology, multi-INT analytics, AI
Capability tags
BAAdata/analyticsAI/MLsensorsspace
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BAA

ONR Current Funding Opportunities (Long Range BAA, Special Program Announcements, CSOs)

Sponsor
Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of the Navy
Access
ONR lists active BAAs, NOFOs and CSOs for educational, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. FY25 Long Range BAA for Navy and Marine Corps S&T (N0001425SB001) accepts full proposals until Sept 30, 2026; Special Program Announcements (e.g., hypersonic boost-glide enabling tech N0001426SBC05) and FY27 YIP also listed. Work With Us page adds Office of Small Business, SBIR/STTR, Navy ManTech, Navy T2 and ONR Global TechSolutions.
Focus areas
naval S&T (all areas), hypersonics, power systems, basic research
Capability tags
BAACSOmaritime/navalhypersonicsenergy/power
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challenge/accelerator

Army Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) — Accelerated Capability Events (ACEs)

Sponsor
Army PIT; synchronizes across Army PAEs for Army Service Component Commands
Access
Industry submits TRL 7+ technology against an ACE solicitation; invited vendors join a two-week, Soldier-led in-theater demonstration with follow-on evaluation toward a Program of Record; goal is fielding within 90 days of challenge completion; 180-day event-to-transition cycle.
Focus areas
ASCC urgent needs, attritable/scalable capabilities, allied industry
Capability tags
challenge/prizeC-UASautonomy/roboticsfront door/intake
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challenge/accelerator

Army Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) — LTG James M. Gavin JIOP

Sponsor
Army PIT; supports XVIII Airborne Corps
Access
Unites government, industry, academia and capital against XVIII Airborne Corps Technical Innovation Objectives (TIOs) in 90–120-day increments / 2-week sprints (e.g., C-UAS architecture, predictive tactical medical care).
Focus areas
C-UAS, tactical medicine, edge computing, corps-level operational needs
Capability tags
acceleratorC-UASmedical/biotechautonomy/roboticsfront door/intake
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challenge/accelerator

DIU Defense Innovation OnRamp Hubs (regional outreach)

Sponsor
Defense Innovation Unit
Access
Regional hubs (AZ, HI, KS, KY, MN, MT, OH, WA) that help local companies and researchers navigate DoW innovation pathways; page states hubs are not involved in SBIR programming; contact info@diu.mil.
Focus areas
regional ecosystem, nontraditional vendors
Capability tags
front door/intakeacceleratorsmall business
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challenge/accelerator

Griffiss Institute (AFRL Information Directorate partner) — HUSTLE Defense Accelerator

Sponsor
Griffiss Institute (Rome, NY nonprofit; AFRL Information Directorate ecosystem)
Access
Runs HUSTLE Defense Accelerator, tech transfer, LEGACY, Innovare facility/co-working and challenge competitions for mission-driven startups; public RFP documents page.
Focus areas
information/cyber, quantum (Q4I), startups, tech transfer
Capability tags
acceleratortech transfer/lab commercializationcyberquantum
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challenge/accelerator

Marine Innovation Unit (MIU)

Sponsor
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve (Force Headquarters Group); partners with CD&I and Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory
Access
All-volunteer Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit supplying reservists' civilian tech/venture expertise to accelerate adoption of advanced capabilities; detachments in RAS, AI, software, cyber, logistics/supply chain, enterprise solutions; liaison officers at DIU and DARPA. Page lists an engagement mailbox for support inquiries; it is NOT an industry proposal channel.
Focus areas
robotics & autonomous systems, AI, software, cyber, logistics/supply chain, advanced manufacturing
Capability tags
acceleratorautonomy/roboticsAI/MLcyberlogistics/sustainmentadvanced manufacturing
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contracting portal

APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)

Sponsor
DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (PMO); cooperative-agreement funded local centers
Access
No-cost local counseling/training for firms entering government contracting; 'Locate Your Accelerator' map by address/ZIP; six Native American APEX Accelerators listed with contacts.
Focus areas
small business, market entry
Capability tags
small businessfront door/intake
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contracting portal

Department of the Air Force Office of Small Business Programs (DAF OSBP)

Sponsor
SAF/SB (Department of the Air Force)
Access
DAF small-business front door: guidance on doing business with the Air Force and Space Force, the DoW Mentor-Protégé Program, Project Spectrum cyber-readiness resources, and a 'Locate a Small Business Professional' directory for base/center-level small business specialists.
Focus areas
small business, mentor-protégé, cyber readiness
Capability tags
small businessfront door/intakecontracting portal
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contracting portal

DIA Office of Small Business Programs (+ NeedipeDIA white-paper route)

Sponsor
Defense Intelligence Agency
Access
Twice-monthly 'Introduction to DIA for Small Businesses' briefs; 30-min virtual capability briefings on request; opportunities on SAM under agency code 97DL (also NSA ARC, NRO ACE, SEWP); subcontracting via SIA 3 and SITE III primes; innovative ideas go as white papers to NeedipeDIA (30-day response). Most awards require a TS facility clearance.
Focus areas
intelligence analysis, IT, AI/ML
Capability tags
small businessAI/MLdata/analyticsfront door/intake
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contracting portal

DoW Office of Industrial Base Growth (incl. Office of Small Business Programs)

Sponsor
OUSW(A&S) — Office of Industrial Base Growth (umbrella over OSBP)
Access
Umbrella for OSBP, APEX Accelerators, DoW Mentor-Protégé, Indian Incentive Program, LYNX and Project Spectrum; publishes one-pagers, industry training dates, Project CLEAR (Section 851 lobbying guidance), Secure Space Network announcement; contact osd.business.defense@mail.mil.
Focus areas
small business, industrial base growth, supplier maturity
Capability tags
small businessfront door/intakecontracting portal
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contracting portal

Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Office of Small Business Programs — Doing Business with the Command

Sponsor
Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC)
Access
'Gateway for small businesses' to MCSC: register in SAM (UEI/CAGE), know NAICS/FSC, identify the buying activity and present capabilities first to the activity's Small Business Specialist; use DoN long-range acquisition estimates, subcontracting with primes (SUB-Net) and APEX Accelerators.
Focus areas
Marine Corps ground/expeditionary systems acquisition, small business
Capability tags
contracting portalsmall businessmaritime/navalground vehicles
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contracting portal

MDA Opportunity Marketplace (Partner With Us) — SHIELD IDIQ, NOBLE MAA, MDRL

Sponsor
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Access
'Primary access point for doing business with MDA': Partnering Pathways — SHIELD IDIQ ($151B ceiling, 2,400+ holders), NOBLE multiple authority announcement for disruptive technologies, MAPSS advisory services, SBIR/STTR, Missile Defense Research Lab (MDRL); OSBP, Mentor-Protégé, Competition Advocate/Ombudsman, unsolicited proposals; start: MDA-PartnerWithUs@mail.mil.
Focus areas
missile defense, Golden Dome, sensors, interceptors, C2BMC
Capability tags
contracting portalmissile defenseBAASBIR/STTRsensorsspacehypersonics
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contracting portal

NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs

Sponsor
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR HQ, NAWCAD, NAWCWD, NAWCTSD, COMFRC)
Access
Register your business with NAVAIR OSBP, find an industry partner/company list, Long Range Acquisition Estimate (LRAE/LRAF), SBIR link, industry day/outreach events, and per-site OSBP directors (Pax River, Lakehurst, China Lake/Pt Mugu, Orlando, FRCs).
Focus areas
naval aviation, sustainment, test & evaluation
Capability tags
aviation/vertical liftlogistics/sustainmentsmall businesscontracting portal
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contracting portal

NRO — Doing Business With NRO (Acquisition Research Center, DBO, Director's Innovation Initiative)

Sponsor
National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Access
Acquisition Research Center (ARC) is the primary access point for NRO/IC industry notices (SAM registration required, then ARC registration); Dynamic Business Outreach (DBO) trains businesses; Director's Innovation Initiative (DII) annual BAA/GSSA via ARC — ~9-month efforts, max $500K, unclassified or classified, open to U.S. persons/industry/academia.
Focus areas
apertures, communications, remote sensing, satellite system design, sense-making, disruptive concepts
Capability tags
contracting portalBAAspacesensorscomms/networksdata/analytics
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contracting portal

NSA — Doing Business with NSA (Acquisition Resource Center)

Sponsor
National Security Agency / CSS
Access
Overview, Programs & Resources, Getting Started steps, the NSA Acquisition Resource Center (ARC) vendor registration/solicitation portal, and conferences & events for large and small businesses.
Focus areas
SIGINT, cybersecurity, IT
Capability tags
cyberdata/analyticssmall businesscontracting portal
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contracting portal

SAM.gov

Sponsor
GSA / federal-wide
Access
Primary recommended entry point per AiDA: register, save searches, follow opportunities; industry days + social follow also recommended.
Focus areas
federal procurement notices
Capability tags
contracting portal
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CSO/marketplace

CDAO Tradewinds Marketplace

Sponsor
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)
Access
AiDA acquiring-commercial: venue for DoD orgs to search/compare/procure data, analytics, digital, AI/ML solutions awarded under CSO authority.
Focus areas
Data, Analytics, Digital, AI/ML
Capability tags
marketplaceCSOAI/MLdata/analytics
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CSO/marketplace

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authority pathway

Sponsor
DoD (10 U.S.C. §3458 / DFARS 212.70)
Access
Streamlined acquisition of innovative commercial solutions; fixed-price/FPI; peer review; can award FAR contracts or agreements; CSO CoE (CAC).
Focus areas
innovative commercial products/services
Capability tags
CSO
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CSO/marketplace

Defense Innovation Marketplace

Sponsor
DoD / DTIC (portal)
Access
Industry submits IR&D projects; Gov searches via Government Portal; Communities of Interest; Technology Interchange Meetings (TIMs).
Focus areas
Advanced Electronics, Air Platforms, Autonomy, Biomedical, Biotechnology, C4I, Counter-IED, Counter-WMD, Cyber, Directed Energy, EM Warfare, Energy and Power, ERS, Ground and Sea Platforms, Human Systems, Kinetic Weapons, Materials/Mfg, Sensors, Space
Capability tags
marketplaceIR&Dautonomy/roboticsmedical/biotechC4ISR/C2CBRN/CWMDcounter-IED/minecyberdirected energyEW/spectrumenergy/powermunitions/weaponsadvanced manufacturingsensorsspaceaviation/vertical liftground vehiclesmaritime/naval
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CSO/marketplace

Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)

Sponsor
OSD / DoD
Access
CSO process for Prototype OTs (60–90 days to award typical); Solutions Catalog for follow-on by any DoD/USG org after successful prototype; open commercial solicitations.
Focus areas
Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cyber and Telecom, Emerging Technologies, Energy, Human Systems, Space
Capability tags
CSOPrototype OTmarketplaceAI/MLautonomy/roboticscyberenergy/powerspacehuman performance
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CSO/marketplace

JIATF 401 C-UAS Marketplace (cuas.mil)

Sponsor
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401), U.S. Department of War (Army-led; successor to the Joint Counter-small UAS Office)
Access
'The U.S. government's central marketplace for discovering, evaluating, and procuring counter-drone technology. Operated by JIATF 401.' Vendors request access and are approved/validated by JIATF 401 before listing; buyers include DoW, and (per DoW release) law enforcement and partner nations; linked to Army FMS Fast Lane.
Focus areas
counter-sUAS detect/track/defeat, C2 for C-UAS, training and sustainment
Capability tags
marketplaceC-UASEW/spectrumsensorsfront door/intake
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CSO/marketplace

NAVWAR — Work With Us (NAVWAR CSO N00039-25-S-0001 + NAVWAR-DIU CSO)

Sponsor
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) incl. NIWC Pacific/Atlantic
Access
Traditional opportunities via SAM and PIEE Solicitation Module (DoDAACs N00039 HQ, N66001 NIWC Pacific, N65236 NIWC Atlantic); nontraditionals first via NAVWAR-DIU CSO (HQ0845-20-S-C001), then NAVWAR's own CSO N00039-25-S-0001 (10 USC 3458/4022); Small Business Programs and resource guide.
Focus areas
information warfare, C4I, cyber, networks
Capability tags
CSOPrototype OTC4ISR/C2cybercomms/networkscontracting portal
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CSO/marketplace

SOCOM Vulcan

Sponsor
USSOCOM (per AiDA context)
Access
AiDA: leverage Vulcan to issue CSO calls; dynamic marketplace/resources for innovators; analytics for evaluation.
Focus areas
CSO calls, innovator marketplace, analytics for evaluation, USSOCOM problem sets (topic-specific)
Capability tags
marketplaceCSOSOF
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CSO/marketplace

USAFRICOM Innovate With Us — Joint Warfighter Innovation Marketplace (on Vulcan)

Sponsor
U.S. Africa Command (J8)
Access
Digital front door on Vulcan: log in, search 'AFRICOM Joint Warfighter Innovation Marketplace', complete a Scout Card (capability, TRL, specs, POCs) and answer relevance questions; tiered relevance assessment; status via submission link; market research only (no meeting/contract guarantee).
Focus areas
Africa theater needs, expeditionary ops
Capability tags
front door/intakemarketplaceC4ISR/C2
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DoD lab

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

Sponsor
Department of the Air Force
Access
Tech Connect for ideas/opportunities; Air Force Challenge; Commander's Challenge; events; opportunities listings.
Focus areas
Vanguards, Space/Aerospace, Munitions, Information, Materials & Manufacturing, Basic Research, Directed Energy, Human Performance, Sensors, AI, Quantum, Hypersonics, Digital/Integrated/Cross Domain
Capability tags
DoD labspacemunitions/weaponsdirected energyadvanced manufacturingsensorsAI/MLquantumhypersonicshuman performancechallenge/prize
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DoD lab

Army Research Laboratory (ARL)

Sponsor
U.S. Army / DEVCOM
Access
BAA proposals; funded research collaboration; technology transfer.
Focus areas
Biological/Biotech, Humans in Complex Systems, Photonics/Electronics/Quantum, EMS Sciences, Mechanical, Extreme Materials, Energy, Military Information Sciences, Terminal Effects, Network/Cyber/Computational, Weapons Sciences
Capability tags
DoD labBAAtech transfer/lab commercializationmedical/biotechquantummicroelectronics/electronicsEW/spectrumenergy/powercybermunitions/weaponshuman performance
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DoD lab

DoD Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories (STRLs)

Sponsor
Congress or USD(R&E) designation
Access
Unique funding/authorities; CRADAs for tech transfer; contracts/grants/agreements; substantial 6.2/6.3 S&T execution.
Focus areas
basic research through operational support
Capability tags
DoD labtech transfer/lab commercializationbasic/applied research
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DoD lab

Doolittle Institute

Sponsor
AFRL Munitions Directorate (RW)
Access
BAAs, patents/licensing, tech showcases; SBIR/STTR coordination with AFRL/RW.
Focus areas
Software-Enabled Weapons, Counter-Maritime, Autonomy R&D for weapons, Munitions manufacturability, Foundational S&T weapon components
Capability tags
munitions/weaponsautonomy/roboticsmaritime/navalsoftware/DevSecOpsadvanced manufacturingBAASBIR/STTRtech transfer/lab commercialization
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enabler (security/cyber readiness)

DCSA Industrial Security — Entity Vetting / Facility Clearances (FCL) & FOCI

Sponsor
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Access
Cognizant security office for the NISP: facility clearance process (sponsorship required), FOCI mitigation, NAESOC oversight for facilities without on-site classified, NISP cybersecurity office, CUI program for contractors.
Focus areas
facility clearance, FOCI, NISP
Capability tags
cyberfront door/intake
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enabler (security/cyber readiness)

Secure Space Network (mobile SCIFs for suppliers)

Sponsor
Department of War (announced via Office of Industrial Base Growth / IBP)
Access
New DoW effort to design, produce and deploy ~50 mobile SCIFs and related information systems across the U.S. to expand access to classified work.
Focus areas
classified work access, SCIF
Capability tags
cybersmall businessfront door/intake
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finance door

APFIT — Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies

Sponsor
OUSW(R&E); program page hosted by ASW(MC) (ac.cto.mil)
Access
$10M–$50M procurement funding for completed-development projects from small business or non-traditional performers; annual competitive down-select; submissions come through a government sponsor (Service, COCOM, agency) and its APFIT organization lead. FY27-1 cycle anticipated to open early summer 2026 (status note dated Mar 20, 2026).
Focus areas
production ramp, transition to procurement
Capability tags
finance/IBAS/DPA/OSCsmall businessadvanced manufacturing
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finance door

Army FUZE Private Capital engagement (Private Capital Integrators)

Sponsor
Army PIT / FUZE
Access
'Connect with Army FUZE Private Capital Integrators' — investors, strategic partners or collaborators submit a Private Capital Questionnaire to engage on mission-aligned technology investments.
Focus areas
private capital, co-investment, dual-use
Capability tags
capital/investmentfinance/IBAS/DPA/OSCfront door/intake
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finance door

Army Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program

Sponsor
Army PIT / FUZE (part of DoD ManTech)
Access
Competitive projects that address a documented PAE manufacturing/producibility or supply-chain requirement; technology must be at MRL 4 before funding; pilot production and transition to Programs of Record.
Focus areas
advanced materials and processing, automation, digital thread, sustainment/repair, supply chain resilience
Capability tags
advanced manufacturinglogistics/sustainmentdigital engineering
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finance door

Industrial Base Resilience — WIRE office (IBAS + DPA Title III + Industrial Base Fund)

Sponsor
OASW(Industrial Base Policy), OUSW(A&S) — Office of Industrial Base Resilience
Access
WIRE invests in major and sub-tier suppliers using Defense Production Act (DPA) and Industrial Base Fund (IBF) authorities (IBAS listed as a WIRE capability); DPA/IBF awards are executed through the DIB Consortium (DIBC) and Cornerstone OTA. Investment Intelligence Center shows $9.35B across 398 IBAS/DPA investments.
Focus areas
kinetic capabilities, sea/land/air/space/unmanned, strategic & critical materials, critical chemicals, energy storage & batteries, microelectronics/comms/sensors, manufacturing workforce
Capability tags
finance/IBAS/DPA/OSCcritical materialsadvanced manufacturingmicroelectronics/electronicsenergy/powermunitions/weapons
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finance door

Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)

Sponsor
OUSW(R&E), Department of War
Access
Direct loans up to $150M for U.S. manufacturing/equipment projects in 31 NDAA-covered technology categories; Investment Fund Financing (SBICCT initiative) with fund-level leverage up to $175M per fund; Aug 20, 2026 release posted application for a National Security Fund Finance Program.
Focus areas
critical supply chain technologies, manufacturing finance, private capital mobilization
Capability tags
finance/IBAS/DPA/OSCcapital/investmentadvanced manufacturingcritical materials
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IC-adjacent

IQT

Sponsor
Partners listed on AiDA include CIA, DIA, FBI, NGA, NRO, NSA, DHS components, USCYBERCOM, ONR, CENTCOM, USSF, UK/AUS intel communities
Access
Work-program investments (~$0.5–3M) and equity-only (~$0.25–0.5M); Government Platform Accelerator coaching; partner/portfolio pathways.
Focus areas
strategic tech for national security partners (portfolio-defined)
Capability tags
capital/investmentIC-adjacentaccelerator
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lab

Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)

Sponsor
AFRL (basic research directorate)
Access
AFRL's basic-research arm; funds extramural basic research (universities/industry) through its research BAA posted on Grants.gov/SAM. Landing page confirmed but it is news-heavy; a current BAA number was not confirmable on the page today.
Focus areas
basic research, university partnerships
Capability tags
BAAquantumAI/MLhypersonicsenergy/power
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lab

Department of the Navy Technology Transfer Program (Navy T2)

Sponsor
Department of the Navy (ONR-managed T2 program; ORTAs at naval labs/warfare centers)
Access
'Partnering Made Simple': identify technology needs → explore naval resources → contact the lab's ORTA representative → negotiate and execute T2 agreements (CRADAs, licenses, test & evaluation access) with Navy/USMC labs and warfare centers.
Focus areas
tech transfer, naval lab facilities, licensing, test and evaluation
Capability tags
tech transfer/lab commercializationmaritime/naval
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lab

DEVCOM Partner With Us (CRADA/PLA) + SPARX experimentation intake

Sponsor
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), now part of T2COM
Access
CRADAs and Patent License Agreements via DEVCOM S&T Integration (DEVCOM_Partnerships@army.mil). SPARX (Synchronized Persistent Army Experimentation) is always open: industry completes the SPARX Technology Overview Template on SAM.gov and is referred to suitable Army experimentation events.
Focus areas
experimentation, tech transfer, armaments, aviation & missile, C5ISR, CBRN, ground vehicles, Soldier systems
Capability tags
tech transfer/lab commercializationfront door/intakeautonomy/roboticsmunitions/weaponsC4ISR/C2CBRN/CWMDground vehicles
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Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory — Future Technology Office / Technology Initiatives Screening Office (TISO)

Sponsor
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) / Futures Directorate, Quantico
Access
Vendors submit a White Paper responsive to MCWL interest areas published in the ONR Long Range BAA to the TISO; standing BAA re-posted each Oct 1 and white papers accepted any time; TISO aims to respond within ~2 weeks; typically TRL ≥5 complete systems; MCWL funds 2–4-year experimentation agreements (does not procure). Only TISO-vetted technologies enter MCWL's experimentation plan. Questions: MCWL_FTO@usmc.mil.
Focus areas
littoral maneuver, contested logistics, force protection/C-UAS, C5/counter-C5, ISR/counter-ISR, OIE, EW, cyber, long-range fires, LVC training
Capability tags
BAAfront door/intakeautonomy/roboticsAI/MLC-UASEW/spectrumC4ISR/C2maritime/navaltraining/simulationlogistics/sustainmentdirected energy
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NIWC Pacific Technology Transfer Office (CRADA / LP-CRADA / PLA / CSA / PIA)

Sponsor
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, NAVWAR
Access
Partnership mechanisms: CRADAs, Limited-Purpose CRADAs, Patent License Agreements, Education Partnership Agreements, NDAs, Commercial Service Agreements (facility/test-range access) and Partnership Intermediary Agreements; contact niwc_pacific_t2@us.navy.mil; patent portfolio on TechLink.
Focus areas
information warfare, cyber, AI/ML, robotics and unmanned systems, test ranges
Capability tags
tech transfer/lab commercializationcyberAI/MLautonomy/roboticsC4ISR/C2maritime/naval
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Test Resource Management Center (TRMC)

Sponsor
OUSW(R&E), Department of War
Access
Manages the Central T&E Investment Program, T&E Science & Technology (T&E/S&T) Program, JMETC, National Cyber Range Complex and TENA; collaboration website for T&E community. Industry on-ramp is via T&E/S&T solicitations (not confirmed on this page today).
Focus areas
test & evaluation infrastructure, cyber ranges, hypersonic/autonomy T&E
Capability tags
BAAcybertraining/simulationdigital engineering
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AFLCMC Consortium Initiative (ACI) – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC); manager: System of Systems Consortium (SOSSEC), Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC (single membership fee covers SOSSEC OTAs per AiDA); access member solicitations; Prototype OT pathway.
Focus areas
C4ISR information sharing information systems, Distributed Common Ground Station-related prototypes (per AiDA)
Capability tags
OT consortiumC4ISR/C2
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AFLCMC Propulsion Consortium Initiative (PCI 2.0) – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Propulsion Acquisition Directorate; manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; member solicitations; Prototype OT pathway supporting USAF, Army, and Navy propulsion enterprise.
Focus areas
Propulsion RDT&E for USAF/Army/Navy, Digital engineering, AI, Engine health monitoring, Manufacturing base, Small engines, Aircraft platforms/systems/components/materials, Platform EPS and thermal management systems
Capability tags
OT consortiumpropulsionaviation/vertical liftdigital engineeringAI/MLadvanced manufacturingenergy/power
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AFLCMC Propulsion Directorate Consortium Initiative (PCI) – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Propulsion Acquisition Directorate; manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; member solicitations; Prototype OT pathway for propulsion enterprise prototyping.
Focus areas
Propulsion RDT&E prototyping, Weapon system and commercial derivative aircraft platforms, Battle management, Simulators, Human systems, Business enterprise systems, C3 Intelligence and networks, Armament, Support equipment and vehicles
Capability tags
OT consortiumpropulsionaviation/vertical liftC4ISR/C2training/simulationmunitions/weapons
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AFRL OTAFI – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL); manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; coordinated prototyping/testing program for C4ISR capabilities.
Focus areas
C4ISR technologies prototyping and testing
Capability tags
OT consortiumC4ISR/C2
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Aviation & Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC)

Sponsor
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center; manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Guided Missile, Target Detection/Acquisition/Tracking Sensors, Missile Electronics, Seekers, Guidance/Control GPS-denied, Lethality Mechanisms, Warheads, Fuzes, Payloads, Radar, Datalink and Communication, Materials and Structures, Power Systems, Aerodynamics, Navigation Systems, Modeling and Simulation, Energetics, Component Cyber Security, Propulsion Systems, Missile Launchers, Additive Manufacturing, High Energy Creation and Storage Systems
Capability tags
OT consortiummunitions/weaponsaviation/vertical liftsensorsPNTcomms/networkspropulsionadvanced manufacturingcyberenergy/power
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Consortium for Command, Control, and Communications in Cyberspace (C5)

Sponsor
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM); manager: Consortium Management Group (CMG)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Offensive and Defensive Cyberspace Operations, C4 and Spectrum Utilization, GIISR, System-of-Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Tactical and Strategic Networks, Enterprise Systems, AI/ML, Forensics, Large Data Analytics and Virtualization, Electronic and Cyber Warfare, PNT, Targeting, Information Operations, Intelligence Analysis/Exploitation/Dissemination, Mobility and Autonomy, Sensors/Data Fusion, Modeling/Simulation/Training, SOF Enabling Technologies
Capability tags
OT consortiumcyberC4ISR/C2EW/spectrumAI/MLdata/analyticsPNTautonomy/roboticssensorstraining/simulationSOF
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Consortium for Energy, Environment, and Demilitarization (CEED)

Sponsor
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM); manager: Consortium Management Group (CMG)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Environmental Quality and Installations, Remediation and Decontamination, Manufacturing and Maintenance, Operational Energy, Engineer Systems, Resilient Facilities and Infrastructure, Civil Works, Unmanned Systems and Robotics, Logistics, Combat and Protective Clothing, Force Protection and Sustainment, Demilitarization, CBRN Threat Reduction, UXO Detection and Neutralization, Infantry Weapon Systems/Fires/Ammunition, Ground/Sea/Air Vehicles, Biometrics, Training Systems
Capability tags
OT consortiumenergy/powerCBRN/CWMDautonomy/roboticslogistics/sustainmentcivil/environmental engineeringground vehiclesmunitions/weaponstraining/simulationadvanced manufacturing
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Cornerstone Consortium

Sponsor
OSD Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy via Manufacturing Resiliency and Assurance Office, and Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program; manager: US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Aircraft, Radar and Electronics Warfare, Shipbuilding, Ground Vehicles, Soldier Systems, Space, CBRN, Materials, Machine Tools, Cyber for the Industrial Base, Optics, Advanced Technology & Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics, C4, Munitions & Missiles, Industrial Base & Manufacturing Skills, Trusted Capital, SOF Operational Requirements
Capability tags
OT consortiumfinance/IBAS/DPA/OSCindustrial baseaviation/vertical liftEW/spectrummaritime/navalground vehiclesspaceCBRN/CWMDadvanced manufacturingcybermicroelectronics/electronicsmunitions/weaponsSOF
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Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Consortium

Sponsor
DoD Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
WMD Consequence Management and Hazard Mitigation, Threats and Vulnerabilities Awareness, Counter-Proliferation Technologies and Capabilities, Arms Control Technologies, CBRN, Fundamental Science, R&D, and Experimentation of Emerging Technologies
Capability tags
OT consortiumCBRN/CWMD
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Cyberspace Operations Broad Responsive Agreement (COBRA) – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
Program Executive Office Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS); manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; Prototype OT pathway for defensive cyber / PEO EIS readiness prototypes.
Focus areas
Defensive Cyber Operations, PEO EIS cyber/prototype readiness projects
Capability tags
OT consortiumcyber
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Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC)

Sponsor
U.S. Partnership for Assured Electronics; manager ATI
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Electronics industrial base, IC design/manufacture/packaging, Systems integration for aero/defense electronics
Capability tags
OT consortiummicroelectronics/electronicsindustrial base
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Defense Industrial Base Consortium (DIBC)

Sponsor
OSD Manufacturing, Capability Expansion, and Investment Prioritization Directorate (MCEIP); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Strategic and critical materials, Kinetic capabilities, Energy storage and batteries, Castings and forgings, Microelectronics, Workforce development, Small unmanned aerial systems, Submarine industrial base, Space industrial base, Emerging manufacturing technology
Capability tags
OT consortiumindustrial basecritical materialsmunitions/weaponsenergy/powermicroelectronics/electronicsUASmaritime/navalspaceadvanced manufacturing
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DoD Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC)

Sponsor
DoD in partnership with the National Armaments Consortium (NAC); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Ordnance / armaments R&D and technology demonstrations (per AiDA mission text)
Capability tags
OT consortiummunitions/weapons
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ERDC SOSSEC Other Transaction Agreement

Sponsor
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC); manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; Prototype OT pathway for ERDC-relevant engineering/protection/geospatial prototypes. Distinct from ERDCWERX hub.
Focus areas
Protective Structures and Systems, Protection and Survivability, Geophysical Sensors and Data Fusion, Vulnerability Assessment, Detection, and Analytics, Geoscience, Environmental, Geospatial Material Modeling and Simulation, Enhance and Assess Mobility of Manned and Unmanned Systems, Engineering Enabling Technologies, Global Access Engineering, Infrastructure Maintenance/Repair/Reconstruction, Engineering Analysis Tools, Decision Aid Prototype Software
Capability tags
OT consortiumgeospatialsensorscivil/environmental engineeringautonomy/roboticsprotection/survivability
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Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane (EMC2)

Sponsor
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Power & Energy Systems, Specialized Munitions, Weapon Systems, Maneuver, Surveillance, & Engagement, Integrated Software, Verification and Validation, AI/ML, Multispectral Sensing, Design Assurance, Materials and Processes, Manufacturing Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Spectrum Warfare Technologies, Expeditionary Warfare Technologies
Capability tags
OT consortiumenergy/powermunitions/weaponsAI/MLsensorsadvanced manufacturingEW/spectrumsoftware/DevSecOps
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Homeland Security Technology (HSTech) Consortium

Sponsor
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Patrol (CBP); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Surveillance and Monitoring, Identification and Assessment, Targeting and Intelligence, Communications and Information Management, Apprehension/Detention/Seizure/Removal, border security–related capabilities
Capability tags
OT consortiumhomeland/border securitysensorscomms/networks
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Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP)

Sponsor
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Cyber Warfare, Data Science/Analytics, Assured Communications, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Resource Tools, Integrated Fires, Battlespace Awareness, DevSecOps, Autonomy, Mobility, MBSE, On-Demand Manufacturing, Assured C2, AI/ML, Elegant Design and User Experience
Capability tags
OT consortiumcyberdata/analyticscomms/networkscloudsoftware/DevSecOpsC4ISR/C2autonomy/roboticsAI/MLdigital engineeringadvanced manufacturing
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Marine Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC)

Sponsor
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Cybersecurity, Controls, Networked Communications, Encryption, Neural Network/Machine Learning, AI, VR, AC Power Generation, Fault Protection, Power Distribution/Conversion, Energy Storage, Electric Actuators, Shaft Seals, Air Handling, Pumps, Reverse Osmosis, Breathing Air Purification, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Capability tags
OT consortiummaritime/navallogistics/sustainmentcyberAI/MLenergy/powercomms/networks
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Medical CBRN Defense Consortium (MCDC)

Sponsor
DoD Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Medical pharmaceutical and diagnostic requirements, Detection, prevention (per AiDA Technology Focus Areas text)
Capability tags
OT consortiumCBRN/CWMDmedical/biotech
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Medical Technologies Enterprise Consortium (MTEC)

Sponsor
U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Military Infectious Diseases, Combat Casualty Care, Medical Simulation and Information Sciences, Military Operational Medicine, Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine, Clinical and Biological Threat Reduction
Capability tags
OT consortiummedical/biotech
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National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC)

Sponsor
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC); manager: Member-led Consortium
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Architecture, Security, and Modularity, Autonomy, Collaboration, External Systems, Fuels & Lubes, Mobility, Modeling & Simulation, Petroleum & Water Systems, Platforms, Powertrain, Survivability, Testing & Evaluation
Capability tags
OT consortiumground vehiclesautonomy/roboticstraining/simulation
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National Spectrum Consortium (NSC)

Sponsor
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (R&E); manager: Member-led Consortium
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Massive MIMO, 3D Beamforming, Waveform Diversity, advanced spectrum and wireless technology
Capability tags
OT consortiumEW/spectrumcomms/networks
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Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC)

Sponsor
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR); manager: Consortium Management Group, Inc (CMG)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Air Vehicles, Propulsion and Power, Avionics, Human Systems, Weapons and Energetics, Support Equipment and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, Warfare Analysis, Research and Intelligence, Test, Evaluation, and Engineering, Simulation and Modeling, Digital Transformation
Capability tags
OT consortiumaviation/vertical liftpropulsionmunitions/weaponstraining/simulationdigital engineering
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Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium (NSTIC)

Sponsor
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren; manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Multi-Function Materials, Cyber, Big Data Analytics/Machine Learning, Directed Energy, Advanced Computing and Software Engineering, Autonomous and Unmanned Systems, EM Environmental Effects and Spectrum, Sensor Systems, Launcher and Projectile Systems, Digital Engineering, Human Systems Integration, Quantum Technologies, Threat Engineering, Mission Engineering and Analysis, Integrated Warfare Systems, Virtualization, Asymmetric Warfare, Manufacturing, Lethality, Integrated Training Systems
Capability tags
OT consortiummaritime/navalcyberAI/MLdirected energyautonomy/roboticsEW/spectrumsensorsquantumdigital engineeringtraining/simulationmunitions/weaponsadvanced manufacturing
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Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium

Sponsor
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Medical Countermeasure (MCM) product and technology development, pandemic influenza, emerging infectious diseases, other biological threats
Capability tags
OT consortiummedical/biotech
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Sensors, Communications, and Electronics Consortium (SCEC)

Sponsor
Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR Center; manager: SOSSEC Inc
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Assured PNT, Cyberspace Operations, Electronic Warfare, Mine/IED/Minefield Detection and Defeat, Intelligence Analysis/Exploitation/Dissemination, ISR and Targeting, Mission Command, Tactical and Deployed Power, Tactical and Strategic Networks
Capability tags
OT consortiumPNTcyberEW/spectrumC4ISR/C2counter-IED/mineenergy/powercomms/networks
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SOSSEC (System of Systems Consortium) family OTAs

Sponsor
Multiple AF/Army/NGA sponsors via SOSSEC Inc
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
System of Systems OTAs spanning AF/Army/NGA sponsors via SOSSEC Inc, See named SOSSEC OTA entities for domain focus
Capability tags
OT consortium
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Supply Chain Consortium Initiative (SSCI) – SOSSEC OTA

Sponsor
448th Supply Chain Management Wing (SCMW); manager: SOSSEC, Inc.
Access
Join SOSSEC; Prototype OT pathway for AFMC/448th SCMW supply-chain RDT&E prototyping.
Focus areas
448th SCMW / AFMC supply chain RDT&E prototyping, aircraft platforms/systems/components/materials integration, AI/ML for supply chain, Alternative manufacturing, Rapid reverse engineering, Repair development, Business process re-engineering / RPA, Supply chain risk management
Capability tags
OT consortiumsupply chainAI/MLadvanced manufacturingaviation/vertical liftlogistics/sustainment
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Training and Readiness Accelerator II (TReX II)

Sponsor
Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Modeling, Simulation, Education and Training, Experimental Validation, Readiness, Information Operations
Capability tags
OT consortiumtraining/simulation
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Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC)

Sponsor
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Sensors and Sonar, Platform & Payload Integration, Undersea Warfare Combat Systems, Communications, Undersea Warfare Imaging, Undersea Distributed Networked Systems, Electronics/Optics/Materials, Passive Sensing, Energy Storage and Release, Virtualization, Machine Learning, Threat Monitoring, Cooperative Force Torpedo Defense, Undersea Warfare Analysis, Multi-Domain Fusion, Electronic Warfare, Distributed and Autonomous Sensors, Undersea Warfare Weapons and Autonomous Vehicles, Autonomy, Quantum Computing, Bio-Inspired Sensors, Environmental Sensing/Monitoring/Prediction, In-Situ Energy Sources
Capability tags
OT consortiumunderseamaritime/navalsensorsautonomy/roboticsAI/MLEW/spectrumquantumcomms/networksenergy/power
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University Consortium for Applied Hypersonics (UCAH)

Sponsor
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (R&E) and Joint Hypersonics Transition Office; manager: Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Applied hypersonic flight systems, university–gov–industry–lab collaborative hypersonics workforce/innovation
Capability tags
OT consortiumhypersonics
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Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC)

Sponsor
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (R&E); manager: Advanced Technology International (ATI)
Access
Join consortium; access member solicitations/opportunities portal; Prototype OT pathway under sponsor domain.
Focus areas
Aeromechanics, Rotorcraft Structures, Vehicle Management Systems, Rotorcraft Subsystems, vertical lift tech transition
Capability tags
OT consortiumaviation/vertical lift
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Air Force and Space Force Tech Connect

Sponsor
Department of the Air Force S&T ecosystem (AFRL-affiliated portal)
Access
Entrepreneurs, small business, industry and academia can 'Share an idea' for SME feedback, review Key Capabilities and Gaps, find DAF S&T opportunities/grants, events and IR&D resources, and get team matchmaking.
Focus areas
DAF S&T needs, IR&D, matchmaking
Capability tags
front door/intaketech transfer/lab commercializationspace
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Army Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT)

Sponsor
U.S. Army (ASA(ALT)-aligned; PIT describes itself as the 'plus one' in the Army's '6 PAE + 1' structure)
Access
Umbrella for Army FUZE (xTech, SBIR|STTR, TMI, ManTech), the Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) and G-TEAD. Site lists 'Explore Innovation Pathways', events and a Contact Us/'Start the Conversation' intake to plug into the Army innovation network.
Focus areas
dual-use innovation, edge prototyping, acquisition reform, C2, C-UAS
Capability tags
front door/intakeacceleratorSBIR/STTRchallenge/prizeadvanced manufacturingC-UASC4ISR/C2
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Army Portfolio Acquisition Executives (6 PAEs) — public industry mailboxes

Sponsor
ASA(ALT) Army acquisition enterprise (6 PAE + PIT '+1' construct); listed on T2COM 'Connect with the Army'
Access
T2COM's 'Connect with the Army' section publishes organizational mailboxes for the six Army PAEs: Maneuver Ground (usarmy.belvoir.mbx.pae-maneuver-ground@army.mil), Maneuver Air (usarmy.rucker.mbx.pae-maneuver-air@army.mil), C2/CC2 (usarmy.apg.mbx.pae-c2-cc2@army.mil), Fires (usarmy.sill.mbx.pae-fires@army.mil), Agile Sustainment & Ammo (usarmy.pica.mbx.pae-agile-sustainment--ammo@army.mil), Layered Protection & CBRN (usarmy.leonardwood.mbx.pae-layered-protection--cbrn@army.mil).
Focus areas
maneuver ground, maneuver air/aviation, C2 / counter-C2, fires, sustainment & ammunition, layered protection / CBRN
Capability tags
front door/intakeground vehiclesaviation/vertical liftC4ISR/C2munitions/weaponslogistics/sustainmentCBRN/CWMDC-UAS
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NORAD-USNORTHCOM J84 Vendor Engagement (Warfighter Innovation & Integration)

Sponsor
NORAD & U.S. Northern Command J8/J84
Access
J84 Vendor Engagements Team is the central point connecting industry with NORAD/USNORTHCOM stakeholders; page publishes interest areas (Arctic ops, cruise-missile I&W, C-sUAS, MaRV/FOBS tracking, subsurface defense, undersea cable protection, survivable comms, TITUS sensor/C2 network, DCI kinetic threat mitigation). Per search (not on page): annual CORE call for proposals via Vulcan.
Focus areas
homeland defense, Arctic, C-sUAS, missile warning
Capability tags
front door/intakeC-UASmissile defensesensorsC4ISR/C2maritime/naval
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Space Development Agency (SDA) — Work With Us

Sponsor
Space Development Agency (USSF)
Access
SDA posts competition opportunities (sources sought, RFPs) for the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) and invites potential partners; recent posts include PEREGRINE Sentry sources sought and RMWT LEO Ground Entry Points RFP; SDA Director also serves as Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking.
Focus areas
PWSA transport/tracking layers, missile warning and tracking, ground segment, Golden Dome
Capability tags
spacemissile defensecomms/networkssensorsfront door/intake
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Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO)

Sponsor
U.S. Space Force (direct reporting unit), Kirtland AFB
Access
'For industry partners wanting to showcase their technology, please contact: SpaceRCO.Innovations@spaceforce.mil.' Delivers space capabilities for USSPACECOM requirements assigned by its Board of Directors.
Focus areas
rapid space capabilities (restricted mission)
Capability tags
front door/intakespace
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SSC Commercial Space Office (COMSO)

Sponsor
Space Systems Command (USSF)
Access
USSF's 'primary gateway' to the commercial space sector. Components: USSF Front Door portal; SpaceWERX; Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve (CASR) pre-negotiated surge agreements; Investor Relations; Enterprise Space Activity Group (working capital fund); Engineering & Integration; Commercial Satellite Communications Office (CSCO) as centralized COMSATCOM procurement hub.
Focus areas
commercial space, SATCOM, space domain awareness, launch, investor relations
Capability tags
spaceSATCOMfront door/intakecapital/investmentmarketplace
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T2COM Headquarters Industry & Academic Engagement Team (+ T2COM Small Business Office)

Sponsor
U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) — successor to Army Futures Command + TRADOC
Access
Team 'looks to meet new partners' and synchronize industry/academia with the T2COM enterprise (operational training and experimentation frameworks); public mailbox usarmy.austin-tx.t2com-hq.mbx.strategic-engagements-industry@army.mil. T2COM Small Business Office connects small businesses to Army transformation efforts. Futures & Concepts Command (FCC) leads concepts, warfighting experimentation and requirements integration.
Focus areas
experimentation, force design, training, requirements integration
Capability tags
front door/intaketraining/simulationsmall business
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USEUCOM Defense Industry Engagement Request

Sponsor
U.S. European Command
Access
Online Defense Industry Engagement Request Form: two submissions (capabilities, then a legal form emailed afterward); unique ID issued and 5 business days to complete documents; legal + SME review takes several weeks. Page links EUCOM Science & Technology Focus Area Descriptions, with emphasis on Modular Open Systems Architecture for allied/partner interoperability.
Focus areas
European theater needs, allied interoperability, MOSA
Capability tags
front door/intakeC4ISR/C2
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PAE/PEO industry front door

USSOCOM Engage SOF (eSOF)

Sponsor
USSOCOM SOF AT&L
Access
Review USSOCOM Capability Areas of Interest → register on Vulcan → submit an unclassified 'Scout Card' (capability, TRL, specs, POCs) and answer SOF-relevance questions → tiered assessment; SOF-relevant items routed to further assessment/experimentation; all submissions receive feedback. Help: eSOF@socom.mil.
Focus areas
SOF capability areas of interest
Capability tags
front door/intakemarketplace
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PAE/PEO industry front door

USSOUTHCOM Industry Engagement — Vendor Visit Request

Sponsor
U.S. Southern Command J8
Access
Vendor Visit Request Form (forms.osi.apps.mil) to share an idea/product/service; requires SAM registration (CAGE + UEI), capability documents addressing SOUTHCOM priorities; SME + legal review takes a few weeks; general inquiries southcom.miami.scj8.list.industry-engagement@mail.mil.
Focus areas
Western Hemisphere needs, counter-narcotics/ISR
Capability tags
front door/intake
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PAE/PEO industry front door

USSPACECOM Industry Engagement Portal (J8 Commercial & Technology Integration)

Sponsor
U.S. Space Command, J8 Capability and Resource Integration Directorate
Access
Read the J8 Memo to Industry (FY29–33 priorities) and 'Share an Idea, Product, or Service' via the Connect link; USSPACECOM Innovations Team signs SBIR/STTR/STRATFI/TACFI letters of support/customer memos on request; monthly Commercial Integration Working Group (first Tuesday, 1000 MT) by invitation via usspacecom.j811.commercial.integration@us.af.mil.
Focus areas
commercial space integration, space superiority, TTX with commercial mission partners
Capability tags
front door/intakespaceSTRATFI/TACFISBIR/STTR
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R&D agency

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

Sponsor
DoD
Access
Contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, OTs; SBIR/STTR; TCSP; BRIDGES pilot for classified access; DARPAConnect community.
Focus areas
BTO, DSO, I2O, MTO, STO, TTO offices
Capability tags
R&D agencyPrototype OTSBIR/STTRbasic/applied research
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SBIR portal

Army SBIR/STTR Program

Sponsor
ASA(ALT) / AFC
Access
Always-open BAA topics (ASA(ALT)); AFC solicitation periods; CATALYST transition awards; TABA; open topics.
Focus areas
Advanced materials/mfg, AI/ML, Autonomy/UAS, Chem/Bio, Cyber, Electronic Warfare
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRBAAadvanced manufacturingAI/MLautonomy/roboticsUASCBRN/CWMDcyberEW/spectrum
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SBIR portal

DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP)

Sponsor
DoD
Access
DoD SBIR/STTR submission portal linked from AiDA entry points.
Focus areas
DoD SBIR/STTR topics
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRcontracting portal
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SBIR portal

Navy SBIR/STTR Program

Sponsor
Department of the Navy
Access
BAAs (~3/year); Catapult; DoN-SEC experimentation; Navy Launch; STP; Private Capital Education.
Focus areas
DoN technical topics (solicitation-specific)
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRBAAcapital/investmentmaritime/naval
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SBIR/STTR

Army FUZE (unified xTech / SBIR|STTR / TMI / ManTech portfolio)

Sponsor
Army PIT / ASA(ALT)
Access
Venture-style Army innovation portfolio: entry via xTech prize competitions or Army SBIR|STTR topics, then maturation via Technology Maturation Initiative and ManTech; site invites startups, university researchers and defense partners to 'Engage with Us'. Announced by SecArmy at the Army Demand Signal Forum (Sept 15, 2025).
Focus areas
dual-use startups, non-traditional performers, transition to Programs of Record
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRchallenge/prizeacceleratoradvanced manufacturingtech transfer/lab commercialization
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SBIR/STTR

Army Technology Maturation Initiative (TMI)

Sponsor
Army PIT / FUZE
Access
Matures TRL 5–6 technologies to TRL 7; entry from PAEs, Army S&T labs and the FUZE ecosystem, evaluated by a Technology Maturation Board; outputs are Program of Record transition, rapid fielding or ManTech.
Focus areas
EW/C-UAS, networks/C3/PNT, air and ground platforms, Soldier systems, intelligence and sensing
Capability tags
EW/spectrumC-UAScomms/networkssensorsground vehiclesaviation/vertical lift
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SBIR/STTR

DLA Small Business Innovation Programs (SBIR/STTR) + R&D innovation

Sponsor
Defense Logistics Agency — R&D / SBIP
Access
DLA SBIR/STTR topics via DSIP (email topic TPOC); focus on supply-chain, obsolescence, strategic materials, reverse engineering; requires CMMC training, EJCP certification for technical data, FOCI training via Project Spectrum. Page shows 2026 DoW SBIR/STTR release schedule (Release 6 open 2026-09-23 to 2026-10-21).
Focus areas
obsolescence, strategic materials, supply chain
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRlogistics/sustainmentcritical materialsadvanced manufacturing
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SBIR/STTR

Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP) + Virtual Transition Marketplace

Sponsor
Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Program
Access
Transition assistance for small businesses with active Navy-funded Phase II SBIR/STTR awards (first or second year of Phase II): mentoring, coaching, marketing, networking, and Virtual Transition Marketplace (VTM) showcases connecting firms with warfighters, acquisition staff, primes and integrators.
Focus areas
SBIR Phase II transition, acquisition program matchmaking
Capability tags
SBIR/STTRmarketplacemaritime/naval
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WERX

ARCWERX (Air Reserve Component innovation hub — ANG/AFRC)

Sponsor
Air National Guard & Air Force Reserve Command (with ANG AFRC Test Center, AATC)
Access
ARCWERX is an innovation hub that builds Spark Cells and bridges Airmen with universities, business owners and industry partners to scale solutions (per official AATC article).
Focus areas
reserve component innovation, rapid fielding, weapons integration
Capability tags
acceleratorSBIR/STTRfront door/intake
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WERX

DEFENSEWERX

Sponsor
DoD customers via PIA network (overarching hub family)
Access
PIAs to facilitate tech transfer/transition; family of innovation hubs connecting industry, academia, government.
Focus areas
technology transfer, applied research transition
Capability tags
WERX/PIA hubtech transfer/lab commercialization
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WERX

ERDCWERX

Sponsor
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Access
BAA proposals, Prototype Opportunities, CSOs, tech challenges/events, licensing of ERDC tech.
Focus areas
Civil and military engineering, Geospatial sciences, Water resources, Environmental sciences
Capability tags
WERX/PIA hubBAACSOrapid prototypingchallenge/prizetech transfer/lab commercializationgeospatialcivil/environmental engineering
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WERX

FLEETWERX

Sponsor
Collaborates with Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and Naval Fleet/Force
Access
Join ecosystem; opportunities/events; may lead to RDAs; gov can request events/projects.
Focus areas
AI, 5G Networks, Quantum S&T, Autonomous Systems, Hypersonics, Cyberspace, Space-based Capability, Additive Manufacturing
Capability tags
WERX/PIA hubAI/MLcomms/networksquantumautonomy/roboticshypersonicscyberspaceadvanced manufacturingmaritime/naval
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WERX

SOFWERX

Sponsor
USSOCOM ecosystem (AiDA)
Access
Events, Tech Tuesday pitches, Foundry rapid prototyping/manufacturing; gov can request events/tech focus areas.
Focus areas
SOF warfighter problem-solving, rapid prototyping/manufacturing (Foundry), Tech Tuesday pitches, events
Capability tags
WERX/PIA hubSOFrapid prototypingadvanced manufacturing
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WERX

STRIKEWERX

Sponsor
AFGSC Office of the Chief Scientist
Access
STRIKETANK/Spark events; contact; resources for industry/academia/warfighter collaboration.
Focus areas
ML/AI, Data analytics, Decision tools, Advanced learning, Digital twin, HEMP hardening, Power, Advanced materials/mfg, AR/VR/MR, Physical security, Software automation, Human Factors, C-sUAS
Capability tags
WERX/PIA hubAI/MLdata/analyticsdigital engineeringHEMP hardeningenergy/poweradvanced manufacturingAR/VRphysical securityC-UAShuman performance
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