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SpaceWERX is live at the Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference, located inside the Hawaii Convention Center. 📢 And we want to see you! 📍 Visit us at booth #1122 – where you can meet with us and dive into exciting opportunities! Check out the exhibit hall hours below: 🕒 Monday, March 3: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. HST 🕒 Tuesday, March 4: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. HST The conference is the perfect place to collaborate, innovate, and explore cutting-edge United States Department of Defense opportunities in joint research, experimentation and warfighting. We look forward to connecting and sharing ideas with you at the event! ✨ . . . #SpaceWERX #USSF #AFWERX #USAF #DAF #DoD #NDIA #IndoPacificCommand #collaboration #event #GetInvolvedMonday

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📢 CLOSING NEXT WEEK 📢 The submission window for the United States Space Force 25.5 Open Topic Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) closes on Thursday, March 6 at noon ET. This is your chance to bring cutting-edge technology to the hands of the warfighter and contribute to enhancing military readiness. If you missed the SpaceWERX Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar, you can now watch the recording, access the slides, and view solicitation resources—all in one place! 👉 View here: https://ow.ly/UpJp50V78yg . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceVentures #OpenTopic #D2P2 #USSF #CommercializeTheForce #technology #innovation

🗣️ REMINDER: SpaceWERX will be at the 2025 Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center! Join Arthur Grijava, director of SpaceWERX, on the panel “Commercial Space to the Warfighter” as he discusses how our organization empowers collaboration with innovators to accelerate capabilities and shape the future in space. ⌚ Tuesday, March 4 ⌚ 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. HST ⌚ Room 301AB And don’t forget to stop by booth #1122 to connect, collaborate, and explore cutting-edge United States Department of Defense opportunities in joint research, development, and experimentation. In partnership with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), this conference is your chance to engage with industry leaders and get involved to accelerate capabilities to address today’s challenges. ▶️ Learn more: https://ow.ly/psNM50V5Hiq . . . #SpaceWERX #USSF #AFWERX #USAF #DAF #DoD #MissionDownload #NDIA #IndoPacificCommand #collaboration #event

🌟 NEXT WEEK: Get ready to connect and collaborate with AFWERX and SpaceWERX at Capital Factory House! This event brings together bold thinkers, technologists and leaders at the intersection of national security and commercial technology. 📍 March 7- 9 📍 Capital Factory (Austin, Texas) This event features a dynamic agenda with tracks focused on shaping the future of defense. Dive into the full lineup here! ➡️ https://ow.ly/J20e50V5InU . . . #AFWERX USAF #DAF #DoD #Airmen #SpaceWERX #USSF #Guardians #event #CapitalFactoryHouse #industry #innovation

DID YOU KNOW❓ One of AFWERX’s key objectives is to CONNECT THE ECOSYSTEM - uniting diverse stakeholders spanning private sector businesses, investors, and government entities, to foster a cohesive innovation network. Our Strategic and Tactical Funding Increase (STRATFI/TACFI) initiatives, including funding opportunities and webinars, are great examples of how we can achieve this objective! Join the AFWERX Growth Stage Investment branch for the upcoming PY25.2 TACFI NOO Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar on Thursday, March 6 at 1 p.m. ET. The team will be available to answer your questions about the submission process. 💻 Join via Google Meet: https://ow.ly/9Khz50V5oPS ☎️ Or call in on your mobile device at ‪(US) +1 336-914-1113‬ (PIN: 148 943 676‬#) View the guidance documents, eligibility requirements and apply by noon ET on March 31: https://ow.ly/yQqV50V5oPW . . . #AFWERX #AFWERXObjectives #ConnectTheEcosystem #Ventures #TACFI #event #webinar #government #collaboration #DAF #DOD

Ready to make an impact? It’s time for another 💥 Get Involved Monday! 💥 This week, we’ve got fresh opportunities, events, and webinars for you to explore. Dive into the world of innovation, connect with game-changing technologies, and join the conversations driving the future of industry. 📅 See what’s next and get the full details here: https://lnkd.in/eW-QmwAz . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #GetInvolvedMonday #opportunities #government #funding #events #webinars

#ICYMI: Joint Office Hours signups are now open! 🤝 AFWERX and SpaceWERX are excited to invite innovators to meet 1:1 with our teams and other United States Department of Defense innovation units at Capital Factory House Austin during #DisruptiveDefense. AFWERX and SpaceWERX team members will be joined by the following participants: Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), NavalX, Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and more. 📍 Sunday, March 9 📍 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT 📍 Capital Factory (8th floor) Spots are limited - don't miss the opportunity to discuss your ideas and get valuable feedback. Register today! ▶️ https://ow.ly/n7Xv50V3FzU . . . #AFWERX #USAF #DAF #DoD #Airmen #SpaceWERX #USSF #Guardians #event #CapitalFactoryHouse #industry #innovation

AFWERX is proud to be part of the Air Force Research Laboratory driving innovation across the United States Department of the Air Force! 🤝 In this week’s “Linked Into AFRL” newsletter, we’re highlighting incredible achievements from engineers making a significant impact in aerospace, defense, and space research. This edition features: 🌟 AFRL’s American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) (AIAA) 2025 Associate Fellow honorees – trailblazers pushing the boundaries of aerospace and space research. 👥 Dan Andrews on the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) mentoring – offering powerful insights on the value of mentorship in shaping careers. 🎉 AFRL's Class of 2025 Optica Fellow, Monica Allen – celebrating the dedication and contributions of these exceptional professionals. Check out the full newsletter ➡️ https://ow.ly/cTL750V34nY . . . #AFWERX #USAF #DAF #Airmen #SpaceWERX #USSF #Guardians #AFRL #engineering #AIAA #STEM #OpticaFellow #ConnectTheEcosystem #newsletter #partnerships #innovation

Join SpaceWERX and AFWERX at Capital Factory House in Austin, Texas! Network with United States Department of the Air Force leaders, learn about AFWERX and SpaceWERX programs, and hear experts from the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and defense industry speak about current programs and priorities