SpaceWERX Spark lead, Jeremy Swaw, presented on June 21 at the Deep Tech Entrepreneurship event, hosted by Innovate Pasadena and the Pasadena Small Business Development Center. The event brought together representatives from Government, venture capitalists and incubators to share about the resources available to the local community that are interested in pursuing a startup. SpaceWERX Spark seeks to empower innovation at the operational edge by connecting end-users to lab engineers and acquirers to pursue novel solutions to their toughest challenges. Spark provides platforms through our accelerators, challenges, and colliders for our end-users, acquisition professionals, and engineers to collide with industry and academia to innovate. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/ByHM50SK4PP . . . #SpaceWERX #SpaceSpark #USSF #AFWERX #Spark #USAF #DAF #DoD #presentation #event #networking #innovativeAF
About us
SpaceWERX: the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) affiliated arm of AFWERX. SpaceWERX is expanding the space industrial base by forming collaborative partnerships between the military’s operational experts and the top innovators in industry and academia, leveraging commercial investment, and rapidly pursuing new space technologies. SpaceWERX is headquartered in Los Angeles and operates globally. Follow, comments & likes ≠ endorsement.
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https://spacewerx.us/
External link for SpaceWERX
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
Locations
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Primary
Los Angeles, CA, US
Employees at SpaceWERX
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Vinny Pande
Partner @ SpaceWERX -- International Diplomacy / Space Innovation / Program Management
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Colin Murray
Executive Administrator l Yeoman in the US Navy l Executive Assistant to the Director of SpaceWERX
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Nick Hackard, PMP
Programs Director | Senior Program Manager
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Dani McNeely
Program Manager
Updates
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SpaceWERX Orbital Prime awarded company, Martian Sky Industries, hosted a demonstration on July 19 of their computer vision software, COVERT, at the University of Cincinnati. The demonstration was part of their final deliverable under their current Direct-to-Phase II (D2P2) contract. The demonstration concluded with a tour of the research facilities at UC, where attendees viewed the state-of-the-art robotics platforms including a robotic arm to simulate the tumbling profile of a spacecraft on-orbit. Martian Sky utilized UC’s testbed to verify COVERT’s ability to track, identify and label components in real-time of a model spacecraft tumbling at various simulated conditions. The demonstration and tour mark another milestone in demonstrating the potential benefits of SpaceWERX investments in maturing In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities. The objective of the SpaceWERX Orbital Prime program is to provide seed funding through SBIR/STTR awards to develop a full range of technology to support the ISAM capabilities and to catalyze the commercial ISAM market of the future. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/PJ0M50SIa8w . . . #SpaceWERX #OrbitalPrime #SpaceVentures #D2P2 #ISAM #USSF #AFWERX #USAF #DAF #DoD #demo #COVERT #computervisionsoftware #DoF #tumblingtestbedplatform #technology #innovation
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The PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity submission window is NOW OPEN ‼ Find all the information needed for your submission at our website and attend the STRATFI AMA webinars, beginning August 1, for any questions you have. Links to submit and register below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
The PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity is now accepting submissions! Be sure to check eligibility requirements, review submission and guidance documents, and send in your submissions before the window closes on September 18. All information about this opportunity can be found here: https://ow.ly/b6OJ50SGbEF Join the STRATFI team Thursdays, beginning August 1, during their Ask-Me-Anything webinars to learn more about this opportunity and get your questions answered. Register for future sessions here: https://ow.ly/GMj850SGbEE . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
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Are you making plans to meet with us during DoDx Office Hours at Fed Supernova ⁉️ We are open for Walk-in DoDx Office Hours on Thursday, August 22, 3 - 5 p.m. CT on the 8th floor of the Capital Factory. Our team will be ready to answer questions and suggest next steps for innovators ready to participate in AFWERX, SpaceWERX, or United States Department of Defense programs. Mark your calendar! 📅 View the full event schedule here: https://ow.ly/eY9850SGcO6 . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #FedSupernova2024 #entrepreneur #government #smallbusiness #technology #innovation #space #nationaldefense #DOD
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AFWERX AFVentures has issued a Notice of Opportunity (NOO) within the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program for both air and space projects. The window for government champion-led capability package submissions will open on July 25 and close September 18 at noon ET. "The STRATFI program underscores our commitment to transitioning dual-use commercial technologies into the hands of our Airmen and Guardians, ensuring that our military forces have access to the most advanced state-of-the-art capabilities that are emerging in our private sector,” said Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX director and chief commercialization officer for the United States Department of the Air Force. “This Strategic Funding Increase is not just an investment in hardware; it's an investment in our national security, safeguarding our values and interests for generations to come." STRATFI is open to small businesses with an awarded Phase II SBIR/STTR contract. The company must either have a current Phase II contract, with a minimum of 90 days of performance executed, or have completed a Phase II contract within two years of submitting a capability package. Read more here: https://ow.ly/ZGyz50SHFci . . . #AFWERX #AFVentures #STRATFI #noticeofopportunity #funding #opportunity #innovation
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SpaceWERX attended the Missle Defense Agency Small Business Conference last week in Huntsville, AL! This event was designed to assist small business contractors and provide information about opportunities to support the Missile Defense Agency and other government agencies in their mission to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks in all phases of flight. In partnership with primary customer Space Systems Command, the team met with attendees at our booth space and several companies in dedicated 1v1 time to answer specific questions, discuss our programs and provide information about how to get involved. While in Huntsville, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center facilitated a tour for SpaceWERX members to see their testing bed facilities and had discussions of how we can offer their state of the art testing capabilities to small businesses involved in the SpaceWERX Prime program. Learn more about SpaceWERX here: https://ow.ly/wsQi50SHC3y . . . #SpaceWERX #event #missile #defense #space #technology #innovation #partnership
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🗞️ Did you hear the news? The AFWERX Traditional Fall Fellowship program is accepting applications! Running September 4 to December 20, fellows will support a range of projects including managing SpaceWERX ecosystem operations. Apply by August 16 and learn more about the program below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Fellowship #InnovativeAF #Airmen #Guardian #USAF #USSF #SpaceForce #AirForce #warfighter #technology #ActiveDuty #Reserve #Guard #Government #opportunity
📢 NOW OPEN: The AFWERX Traditional Fall Fellowship program is accepting applications! During this 4-month program, running September 4 to December 20, fellows will support a range of projects alongside AFWERX personnel and participate in a professional development curriculum to refine project management capabilities and expand skill sets! Based on division assignment, opportunities may include: 🔥 Design innovation training 🔥 Participation in a SBIR/STTR contracting sprint 🔥 Exploring use cases for emerging technologies 🔥 Managing SpaceWERX ecosystem operations Innovation enthusiasts of all ranks from the United States Air Force and United States Space Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and government civilians are encouraged to apply by August 16: https://ow.ly/njAv50SG3ik Visit https://ow.ly/AYje50SG3ii for more information on our Traditional Fellowship program. . . . #AFWERX #Fellowship #InnovativeAF #Airmen #Guardian #USAF #USSF #SpaceForce #AirForce #warfighter #technology #ActiveDuty #Reserve #Guard #Government #opportunity
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The next Launchpad Session is coming up next week! If you’re a start-up or non-traditional company interested in entering the SpaceWERX pipeline, join this session for a personalized introduction to the SBIR program, including focused discussions and tailored guidance based on your specific needs and circumstances. Register to attend the in-person session this Thursday, August 1: https://ow.ly/Z5Z750SGbY1 . . . #SpaceWERX #event #webinar #SBIR #funding #spaceeconomy #space #innovation #technology
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Join the STRATFI team during today’s first Ask-Me-Anything session at 1pm to discuss the PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity and ask your questions! Register below. . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
The PY25.1 STRATFI Notice of Opportunity documents are now available to government partners! The STRATFI team invites you to their first Ask-Me-Anything session this Thursday to answer your questions in preparation for the submission window opening soon. The session is being held Thursday, July 18 at 1pm ET. Register for this session and all future sessions here: https://ow.ly/6syp50SCfGE All information about this opportunity can be found here: https://ow.ly/e9WX50SCfGG . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #Ventures #STRATFI #NoticeofOpportunity #funding #opportunity #SBIR #STTR #innovation #technology #USAF #USSF #DAF
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AFWERX and SpaceWERX invite you to join us at the DoDx Office Hours at Fed Supernova! The United States Department of Defense is converging in Austin, Texas, looking to meet with small businesses and innovators. Our teams are holding Office Hours by appointment, Wednesday, August 21, 1 - 3pm CT. If you are a small business in-market or with a prototype, sign-up to meet with us. Don’t wait, spots are limited! Secure your spot here: https://ow.ly/ari850SAxOq . . . #AFWERX #SpaceWERX #FedSupernova2024 #entrepreneur #government #smallbusiness #technology #innovation #space #nationaldefense #DOD