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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...

Since its inception, APEX has been committed to empowering small businesses and academic innovators on their journey through the Department of the Air and Space Force (DAF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology...

As we wrap up 2024, APEX is proud to reflect on an incredible year of progress, impact, and innovation. Over the past 12 months, we’ve worked alongside groundbreaking innovators, small businesses, and academic researchers to navigate funding...

The APEX team continued its journey across the country, spotlighting innovation and fostering connections, at the Pittsburgh Robotics Discovery Day 2024. Held-on November 20 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, this free and...

Continuing our journey to connect with innovators and support small businesses, APEX recently participated in GACO's 35th Procurement Opportunities Fair, one of Pennsylvania's most longstanding government contracting networking events. Held on...

On October 28-29, 2024, APEX proudly participated in the Keystone Space Collaborative 2024 Annual Conference at the historic Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. With over 300 attendees from Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, the event...

APEX hit the road again, this time heading to the heart of New York City for the AFRL Regional Network – Mid-Atlantic Annual Meeting 2024, hosted at the SUNY Global Conference Center on November 7th. This event showcased our commitment to fostering...