Author: Editor in Chief
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SBIR Reauthorization at an Impasse: Why a Middle-Ground “Pass Now, Fix Later” Approach Is Necessary
The lapse in authorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs has exposed…
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University Partnerships — Collaborate with AMDEF to Accelerate Research to Relevance
Partner with AMDEF to turn campus research into mission-ready prototypes and commercial ventures. We work with technology transfer offices, research…
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JWITC-Transition-operational
The United States does not lack defense technology innovation. It lacks a reliable way to transition innovation into operational use
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DoD Small-Business Assistance Resources — where to go, what to use, and quick next steps
DoD Small-Business Assistance Resources Where to go, what to use, and quick next steps. This short guide points founders, university…
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Why SOFWERX + OTAs/PIAs Is a Smart Speed-Play for Small Businesses
Short version: If your small business wants to move from demo → prototype → funded pilot faster, SOFWERX—using Partnership Intermediary…
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Shortening the DoD Acquisition Process: A Quick Guide for Small Businesses
Defense acquisition can be slow — but you can move faster. This practical guide highlights fast-entry pathways, step-by-step actions, and…
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When a Trade Group Can Freeze America’s Seed Fund, Small Businesses Lose
By Howard GrecoChair & Executive Director, American Defense Innovation Foundation (ADF) SBIR and STTR aren’t “nice-to-have” programs. For many early-stage…