This is a special Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in support of the research objectives of the Department of Defense (DoD), sponsored by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). DOD’s Hypersonic Material Manufacturing program is focused on directing basic research toward applications that meet US Air Force and US Space Force (USSF) needs and challenges. The goal of this FOA is to solicit proposals to address basic research needs for processing science of hypersonic materials that can lead to reliable manufacturing.

Closing Date is August 31 2021.

There are currently two Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) university Center of Excellence (COE) funding opportunity announcements: The Brain-Derived Neuromorphic Computing with Intelligent Materials COE aims to support high-risk, high-reward basic research that will address the hardest challenges currently facing neuromorphic (brain-inspired) computing. The current closing date for applications is Aug 16, 2021.

DoD funding for unmanned systems has never been more critical, and Phase II of Unmanned Systems Defense is bringing together leaders with real-time insights to champion future investment. Hear directly from the the Chief of Naval Research, key congressional reps, and program managers from Agility Prime, NASA, DARPA, DIU and more! At only $9 per day, your ROI will be off the charts!

For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. The 2021 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, AI TechConnect, and the TechConnect Technical Program - more than 35 world-class technical symposium, and the Nanotech Conference Series – the world's largest and longest running nanotechnology event.

The Largest Maritime Expo in the U.S.

Sea-Air-Space brings the U.S. defense industry and key military decision-makers together for three days of informative educational sessions, important policy discussions and a dynamic exhibit hall floor.

Owned and produced by the Navy League of the United States, Sea-Air-Space attracts maritime leaders from sea services around the globe.

Space Force Pitch Day is an event to continue the U.S. Space Force’s initiative to demonstrate a faster and smarter strategy in technology investments and partnerships with small and non-traditional businesses. As critical sources of innovative new ideas and solutions, the USSF is inviting small businesses and companies to pitch their new technology solutions and concepts that target the Space Force’s most critical Space challenges.