Dec. 2, 2022 Department of the Air Force announces Spark Tank 2023 semifinalists The sixth annual Spark Tank 2023 was recently held and the top 15 ideas were selected to advance to the semifinals.
June 27, 2022 Air Force selects future aircrew helmet The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews.
May 31, 2022 Air Force, Space Force announce next hackathon at 3 locations and classifications, enabling government, industry, citizens to build emergent weapons system capabilities Applications are now open for the next BRAVO Hackathon, which will kick-off July 18-22. A hackathon is an innovation and software development event commonly employed by technology companies in which teams develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
March 7, 2022 ‘Project Arcwater’ reigns as 2022 Spark Tank winner “Project Arcwater,” is a simple, green, expedited way to save energy and provide drinking water by using solar fabric and environmental water harvesting in an agile combat employment.
Feb. 25, 2022 Voting opens for Spark Tank 2022 ideas Cast a vote for your favorite entry in the Department of the Air Force Spark Tank 2022 competition. Online polling is open through March 4.
Aug. 2, 2021 Wanted: Innovative ideas for Spark Tank 2022 Spark Tank 2022, a Department of the Air Force annual competition in which Airmen and Guardians pitch innovative solutions to operational problems, will accept submissions in early August 2021.
July 14, 2021 San Antonio Innovation Summit open for registration Registration is now open for the inaugural San Antonio Innovation Summit. With the theme of Accelerate Change, the summit takes place Aug. 3-4 at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
Oct. 15, 2020 AFWERX announces Reimagining Energy Challenge for Department of Defense AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation catalyst, announces the Reimagining Energy for the DOD Challenge, seeking solutions to create the future of resilient energy production, transmission, use and storage. The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently the largest energy consumer globally. By reducing
July 7, 2020 Spark Tank 2021 encourages leadership to support Airmen ideas The annual campaign is designed to spur and empower innovative ideas from Airmen to further strengthen Air Force culture and capabilities.
May 31, 2019 Security Forces initial skills training focus of latest “Developing Mach-21 Airmen” podcast Legacy, innovation, technology and an AFWERX partnership at the Security Forces Academy schoolhouse are the focus of episode 10 of "Developing Mach-21 Airmen," Air Education and Training Command's professional development podcast series, which released May 28.