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Event Overview Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day brought together innovators working in emerging technologies such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI). The event featured more than 150 exhibitors and drew thousands of...

At Launch Dayton Startup Week 2025 , APEX had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion focused on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Interim Program Manager Michael Bianco...

The APEX PIA is excited to announce the upcoming Open Topic Phase I SBIR/STTR ( https://afwerx.com/divisions/ventures/open-topic) cohort, where we will help organizations navigate the next AFWERX Phase I Open-Topic funding opportunity with the...

The AFRL Autonomy Industry Days, held from May 6-8, 2025, at the Dayton Convention Center, was a significant event that brought together 208 industry professionals and 117 government stakeholders to explore the future of autonomy in defense. Hosted...

On April 22, 2025, APEX hosted an insightful DAF SBIR/STTR Information Session designed to help small businesses and innovators navigate the complexities of the Department of the Air and Space Force (DAF)’s SBIR/STTR programs. This virtual event...

In March 2025, the APEX PIA team convened its annual T3 Navigator Summit at the University of Dayton Research Institute, bringing together key innovation stakeholders from across the Department of the Air and Space Force (DAF), small businesses with...