Startup Innovation - AFWERX Air Force Requirements

KeepYourEquity.co shares invaluable insights for start-up founders aiming to secure AFWERX's SBIR/STTR Open Topic funding. AFWERX, established in 2017, is dedicated to fostering innovation within the Air Force, engaging with small businesses, startups, and non-traditional contributors to address a wide range of challenges. This video delves into the essence of AFWERX and how it bridges the gap between the Air Force and various innovation sectors. Learn why AFWERX's SBIR/STTR program is an excellent opportunity for science and technology startups to gain non-dilutive funding and why it's different from traditional SBIR/STTR grants. We will discuss why it is critical to tailor your innovation to meet the Air Force’s needs, prepare a customer-discovery focused deck for Phase I grants, and the importance of a signed customer memorandum for Phase II or Direct to Phase II applications.
KeepYourEquity.co’s mission is to support scientists, engineers, and clinicians in their start-up journeys by helping Founders secure SBIR/STTR grants. The goal of this TH-cam channel is to educate Founders on how to raise non-dilutive federal funding to get the resources they need to commercialize innovative ideas to solve today’s biggest global problems. To date, we’ve helped to raise over $15 M of SBIR/STTR funding across start-ups across medicine, engineering, environment, energy, military, and much more!