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  • AFWERX announces virtual Accelerate Event Dec. 7-11

    It has grown from three successful innovation experiments into one organization that will accelerate affordable and agile capabilities by expanding the defense industrial base as the preferred partner for commercial technology innovation and broadening the network of Airmen creating innovative

  • DOD civilian encourages Airmen to share their innovative ideas

    Jason Rios is a material handler work lead for the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron on Joint Base San Antonio. It is his job to provide protective equipment, such as bulletproof vests and chemical suits, to those who need them. Recently, upon hearing about the Air Force Spark Tank competition, he

  • AFWERX announces virtual Accelerate Event from Dec. 7 to 11

    ARLINGTON, Va. (AFWERX) – AFWERX is announcing the inaugural Accelerate event being held virtually Dec. 7 to 11. The event will highlight how AFWERX is institutionalizing air and space innovation across the Department of the Air Force. It has grown from three successful innovation experiments into

  • AETC Launches 2021 Innovation Challenge

    The intent of the iChallenge is to capture and fund innovative ideas that directly align with the chief of staff of the Air Force’s ‘accelerate change or lose’ action orders or AETC Strategic Action Plan priorities. First prize is $75,000, which is given to the winner’s wing and second prize is

  • Instructor pilot strengthens airfield readiness through beta app

    To innovate and improve the process Capt. McKenzie Kane, 50th Flying Training Squadron Instructor pilot, has been designing an application over the past year to display such information called AF Status. AF Status is now being used to replace a dated process to disseminate pre-flight information

  • Spark Tank 2021: Your ideas ignite the future of our Air Force

    Air Education and Training Command can't wait to hear what our innovative Airmen have to offer for the Spark Tank 2021 competition.  It is critical that you enter early and often as it will allow innovation consultants to assist you with your video and preparedness for the competition.