accelerator profile
AFWERX SBIR/STTR funding
0%; US government R&D contract · US small businesses · Needs confirmation
ApplicationsNeeds confirmation
FundingContract amount varies by topic and phase
LocationUS small businesses
AFWERX SBIR/STTR funding program details and official sources are available for review on the StayClued directory.
Tier 3defensegovnon-dilutive
Official siteOpen in the live directory
Current application context
Program intake
The source mentions application timing, but the current cycle or year is not clear enough to publish.
Key facts
| Check size | Contract amount varies by topic and phase |
| Terms | 0%; US government R&D contract |
| Stage | dual-use R&D / commercialization |
| Applications | Needs confirmation |
| Location | US small businesses |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Sectors | defense, deep-tech |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
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Sources
- afwerx.com/get-funded — Current solicitation deadline, SBIR/STTR eligibility, non-dilutive contract model, historical contract count, and dollars awarded (checked 2026-08-10)