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AFWERX and SpaceWERX Ventures are on a mission to identify and fund transformative technologies that directly enhance the warfighting readiness of the United States Air Force (USAF) and United States Space Force (USSF). With fast, scalable funding options, we're unlocking access to the innovations that could make a difference for the Air Force and Space Force. Could your technology be the next breakthrough?
PRE-RELEASE PERIOD NOW OPEN
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Pre-Release Period Opens: May 7, 2025
Solicitation Opens: May 28, 2025
Solicitation Closes: June 25, 2025
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This solicitation seeks to find solutions related to:
- Sensors
- Materials and Manufacturing
- Directed Energy
- Weapons
- Information Systems
- Bio Medical
- Electronics
- Platforms
- Space Missions in VLEO
- Resilient Military Communication
- Digital Transformation of USSF HR Systems
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NEXT STEPS
You may submit your questions directly to the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) listed in each topic. Once the solicitation opens on Wednesday, May 28, the TPOC will no longer be able to respond to direct questions, but you can still ask questions through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) Q&A.
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Resources
View the 25.5 Release 8 (D2P2) solicitation resources and additional information below.
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Ask Me Anything (AMA) Webinar
Do you have questions about the 25.5 Release 8 Open Topic Direct to Phase II (D2P2) solicitation, Focused Open Topic, or Customer Memorandum? Join AFWERX on Thursday, May 15 at noon ET for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar.
We’ll be available to answer your questions about the submission process and will be joined by the Air Force Medical Command to answer questions regarding the Focused Open Topic. Registration is required.
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About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has awarded over 10,400 contracts worth more than $7.24 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: afwerx.com.
About SpaceWERX
As the innovation arm of the U.S. Space Force and a unique division within AFWERX, SpaceWERX inspires and empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape our future in space. Headquartered in Los Angeles, SpaceWERX employs 40 military, civilian and contractor personnel executing an annual $457 million budget. Additionally, SpaceWERX partners with Space Systems Command's Commercial Space Office (COMSO) as a collaborative program. Since it was aligned under AFRL in Aug. 2021, SpaceWERX has executed 1,106 contracts worth more than $897 million to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: spacewerx.us.
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