grant profile
AFWERX SBIR/STTR — Department of the Air Force (incl. AFRL)
Department of the Air Force (AFWERX / Air Force Research Laboratory)
FunderDepartment of the Air Force (AFWERX / Air Force Research Laboratory)
AFWERX SBIR/STTR — Department of the Air Force (incl. AFRL) grant details and official sources are available for review.
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Key facts
| Funder | Department of the Air Force (AFWERX / Air Force Research Laboratory) |
| Status | unknown |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
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Sources
- afwerx.com/divisions/sbir-sttr/sbir-sttr-overview — Official Department of the Air Force and AFWERX program, topics and public contact (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.sbir.gov/about — Official federal eligibility, phases, ownership and data-rights framework (checked 2026-08-10)
- www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app — Official live defense topic evidence where applicable (checked 2026-08-10)
