About this opportunity
The USAF's front door for startups. Runs on SBIR rails, so the U.S.-entity requirement applies — but the demand signal and follow-on scale are large.
The AFWERX Challenge is how the US Air Force's innovation directorate crowdsources commercial solutions to operational problems, running themed challenge tracks alongside SBIR/STTR Open Topics. Because awards flow through SBIR mechanisms, a US-registered entity is effectively required, so a Ukrainian company usually competes through a US subsidiary or teaming arrangement while tapping the Air Force's large follow-on demand.
Eligibility
Innovation arm of the USAF (and SpaceWERX for Space Force). Tied to SBIR/STTR mechanics — needs a U.S. entity. Challenge tracks + Open Topic.
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Aggregated from open, public sources and collected here for Ukrainian defense & dual-use companies. Details can change — confirm the current terms on the program's own page.