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United States Department of the Air Force

United States Department of the Air Force

Arlington, Virginiaaf.mil

Overview

The United States Department of the Air Force (DAF) is a branch of the U.S. military that provides non-dilutive funding to startups and small businesses through contracts and grants to foster innovation for defense applications. It operates several programs, most notably through AFWERX, which manages the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Year Founded

1947

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30

Website

af.mil

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HeadquartersArlington, Virginia
Year Founded1947

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