Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Cultivating innovation by expanding the American research enterprise for the Department of the Air Force
Our Mission
The Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment has the mission to connect universities, businesses and the government; build collaborations between these sectors; identify their transformational operational defense solutions and capabilities; and advance defense technology development for the Department of the Air Force. The APEX mission supports the United States Air Force Science & Technology 2030 Strategy.
APEX is a Partnership Intermediary Agreement between the Department of the Air Force and Parallax Advanced Research.
Our Vision
The APEX program will expand the Department of the Air Force’s scientific presence, enhance access to top national and global talent, advance innovative workforce development, increase technology transfer and transition opportunities and create a robust pipeline of technology-proficient Airmen.
Our Core Competencies
- Identify collaborators, innovators and technology opportunities using robust data analytics and active connection programs.
- Build & Connect a nationwide network of innovators and technologists from universities, small businesses and the government.
- Develop & Deploy targeted education programs to train university and partnered small business innovators to effectively interface with the Department of Defense.
- Drive innovation through the creation of high-performance teams, innovative concept engineering events and Blue Sky workshops.
- Accelerate & Diversify the technology transition pipeline through DoD challenge problems and novel and targeted small business and technology transition opportunities.
Creativity & Innovation
Data Analytics
Education & Training
National Engagement
Organizational & Workforce Development
SBIR/STTR Process Navigation
Technology Transition
The APEX MOOC are free video and web-based courses are available for anyone to enroll. The MOOC content covers:
- Department of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
- Proposal writing
- Pitching
- Traditional and open topics
- Eligibility
- Website navigation
And many more topics to help you be successful in the SBIR/STTR program! Review the video to the left for an introduction to the MOOC.
The Department of the Air Force is committed to delivering an effective service to connect industry, academia and the government by expanding and strengthening their partnerships and leveraging the innovation networks within them.
The Air Force Tech Connect is a new product provided by the U.S. Air Force to ensure more external innovations have a transformational impact on the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
The Tech Connect team, comprised of Air Force Research Laboratory personnel, connects quality, relevant ideas and technologies with U.S. Air Force subject matter experts. The Tech Connect Team will review submitted ideas and inquiries, provide feedback and establish a dialogue between the submitter and potentially interested U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force programs.
A one-of-a-kind program that will play a cutting-edge role in developing the technology and practices of tomorrow, and I am proud that the nexus of these activities will be right here in the Dayton area.
Mike Turner
U.S. Rep. (R-Dayton)
We have so much talent in our region, and it is exciting that Parallax Advanced Research has been chosen as a partner for this new USAF initiative.
Nan Whaley
Mayor of Dayton
Importantly, the APEX project focuses specifically on growing the Air Force's technological defense capabilities in partnership with academia. This is the first of its kind in the country that is working across the country to connect small businesses and academia.
Bill Harrison
Former Small Business Director, U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
APEX develops and utilizes analytics to identify academic and business partners and map technology areas of interest to the USAF. These efforts are key to connecting an underserved community of Universities and Small Business partners with Air Force resources.
Anissa Lumpkin
Lead Program Manager, U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
