AFWERX (Department of the Air Force SBIR/STTR)
Government·United States·4 programs
AFWERX manages the Department of the Air Force's SBIR and STTR programs, funding U.S. small businesses building dual-use technologies (including AI, autonomy and software) that transition into Air and Space Force operational capabilities. Since 2020 it has awarded more than 9,000 SBIR and STTR contracts totalling $7.31 billion.
What AFWERX (Department of the Air Force SBIR/STTR) funds
Growth-stage bridge of $3-15 million in SBIR/STTR funding for current or recent Phase II awardees, conditional on matching $30 million or more in government and private investment.
Prototype development contract of up to $2.1 million over up to 24 months, requiring a Department of the Air Force technical point of contact and end user.
Tactical funding increase of $375,000-$1.7 million for current or recent Phase II awardees with shorter transition timelines, requiring 1:1 or 4:1 cost sharing.
Feasibility study contract of up to $323,000 over up to six months, awarded to U.S. small businesses against published Department of the Air Force topics.