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AFWERX

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A traditional SBIR topic typically gives two or three Phase 1 awards, whereas the AFWERX Open Topic can award as many as 300 Phase 1 contracts.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralDec 12, 2019Air Force seeking commercial technologies for cislunar space operations

In the AFWERX Open Topics SBIR, the Air Force offers two-to-one fund matching from the SBIR budget up to $1,500,000 for companies that have never received a Phase 2 award.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipDec 12, 2019Air Force seeking commercial technologies for cislunar space operations

A company that provides $750,000 from a private investor or another government program would receive $1,500,000 from the AFWERX SBIR two-to-one matching program.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipDec 12, 2019Air Force seeking commercial technologies for cislunar space operations

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) was selected by AFWERX to showcase its Hybrid Adaptive Network concept at AFWERX Vegas held 2019-07-23-24, 2019.

Mentioned as: AFWERXOrg RelationshipJul 21, 2019Viasat Selected to Showcase its Satellite-Based Hybrid Adaptive Networking Capabilities at the U.S. Air Force Event: AFWERX Vegas

AFWERX is a U.S. Air Force program launched in 2017 that serves as a dual-purpose technology accelerator.

Mentioned as: AFWERXNarrative GeneralJul 21, 2019Viasat Selected to Showcase its Satellite-Based Hybrid Adaptive Networking Capabilities at the U.S. Air Force Event: AFWERX Vegas
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