AFWERX
AFWERX is the Department of the Air Force's innovation arm, directed by AFRL, which connects airmen and guardians with commercial technology companies through SBIR/STTR, STRATFI, TACFI, and open-topic solicitations. AFWERX awards contracts to startups building dual-use capabilities in autonomy, space, AI/ML, advanced manufacturing, and human performance. This portfolio lists companies in the Pitch directory that have received AFWERX-attributable awards tracked via USAspending (DoDAAC FA8649 — AFRL/RQKAX SBIR/STTR contracting office).
Accuracy Under Fire ( A.U.FIRE )
Conquering Distraction. Mastering Focus. Saving Lives!
Est. 2023
TeraSpatial, Inc.
Solving the Wireless Connectivity Bottleneck for AI Data Movement
Est. 2022
Jump Aero
Empowering Superheroes
Est. 2019
Orbit Fab
Gas Stations In Space
Est. 2018
X-Bow Systems
Conventional Ends Here!
Est. 2016
Airloom Energy
The Next Era of Resilient Energy
Est. 2014
FluxWorks
Motion Solutions for Extreme Environments
Est. 2021
Sigma Genetics Inc.
Delivering next generation life saving therapies
Est. 2018
TB2 Aerospace
Autonomous Drone Payload Launch and Recovery
Est. 2021
Notus Labs
Safety and Performance Monitoring for Teams
Est. 2019
National Energy USA
At the Intersection of National Security and the Circular Economy
Est. 2019
Skyways
Est. 2027
Sentient Science
The most intelligent physical asset management & performance system in the world.
Est. 2000
Essential Aero
Roomba for Runways
Est. 2020
Preamble
Keep Your Data Safe and AI Operations Secure
Est. 2021
Tempest Droneworx, Inc.
Visualize... EVERYTHING. In Real Time
Est. 2022
Little Place Labs
Precise Space Insights, when and how the world needs them.
Est. 2022
Neurable
Enabling everyday brain-computer interfaces
Est. 2015