EXPLORA

 Explora has been from the very beginning, a collaboration of great visions.  It began around 1983 with two individual groups who with no knowledge of each other’s existence had similar ideas: the first group envisioned a “children’s exploratorium,” while the second had the idea of a “science and technology exploratorium.” Since the merging of the two ideals in 1995 Explora has been, and will continue to be, a learning place for people of all races, ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds.

DEFENSE INNOVATION MARKETPLACE

Independent Research & Development (IR&D) is a key source of innovation for the department. In 2010, under the Better Buying Power 1.0 initiative, DoD staff engaged with industry and government to learn about what we could to improve IR&D effectiveness. The key challenge identified was communication—industry wanted information about Department investment priorities to better help them plan their IR&D investment projects and DoD planning was hampered by limited insight into industry IR&D projects.

AFIMSC VENTURES

Our mission: We help the United States Air and Space Forces find innovative solutions to tough, urgent, real world, installation and mission support (I&MS) challenges. We are the primary I&MS innovation hub for the Air and Space Forces. Our team helps decision makers at headquarters and the bases build partnerships with industry and Airmen/Guardian innovators, navigate the innovation ecosystem, and provide funding and program support. We execute proofs of concepts of ideas that can deliver faster, leaner, and more resilient capabilities.

Space Industry Days - 2024

AFCEA Space Industry Days provides industry an opportunity to receive presentations from US Air Force, US Space Force, and Space Systems Command (SSC) senior leadership on current and emerging opportunities. The event will be available in person and online. Please see registration link for agenda, sponsors, exhibit tables, and early bird and regular attendance fees for industry, military, and DoD government personnel. Uniform of the Day (UOD): OCPs/Business Casual for attendees, and service dress (or civ equivalent) for Presenters.

SPARKTANK 2025

SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS WITH GAIN OPEN CALL 

CI² (Continuous Innovation and Improvement) believes that everyone holds the power to improve the Air Force and Space Force at any time. Click below to learn more about the CI² GAIN Open Call and how you can drive change with a focus on solving problems locally. Think BIG, and DRIVE INNOVATION!

 

 

Next-Generation Air Superiority 2024 Summit

Taking take place in Washington DC in October 2024, the conference promises to be a groundbreaking event that brings together some of the most prominent minds in the world of airpower and military aviation. The event is expected to attract over 150 high-ranking military professionals, including Air Force Commanders, procurement specialists, and capability planners. By bringing together experts from across the Air Force and beyond, this conference will provide a unique opportunity to explore imperatives for change, exchange ideas, and chart a course for the future of airpower.

Hypersonic Defense 2024 Conference

Hypersonic Defense is a key issue for many governments around the world, especially with hypersonic weapons being threatened to be used in the battlefield. Simulations and testing are becoming mission critical to make sure nations are best protected against potential hypersonic ballistic missiles.

The U.S. is leading the way amongst NATO members to develop hypersonic capabilities for offensive and defensive scenarios. This has been achieved by strong collaboration between the military, research institutes and industry to make sure allied nations are prepared for such attacks.

Defense Technical Information Center

As a  Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity, DTIC operates under the leadership of the Secretary of Defense and reports to the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering USD(R&E).  DTIC supports the USD(R&E)'s efforts to mitigate new and emerging threat capabilities, enable affordable or extended capabilities in existing military systems, and develop technology surprise through engineering by: