PY24 TACFI Proposal

The United States Air Force is committed to enhancing its innovation pipelines to better meet the evolving challenges of national defense. Acknowledging the limitations of current processes in responding to emerging needs, there is a pressing call to shed outdated practices and integrate insights from business innovation. This research project aims to leverage technology development through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program to address these challenges. The primary objective is to assess the capability of Productable, a software solution, to be tailored to the unique requirements of the defense market. This involves creating a platform for innovators to communicate and refine their concepts, while also providing decision support tools. By enhancing the agility of the Air Force and the Department of Defense, this project seeks to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies and respond more effectively to peer competition threats, aligning with national security priorities outlined in the President's National Security Strategy.