Open Call for Innovative Defense-Related Dual-Purpose Technologies/Solutions with a Clear Air Force Stakeholder Need

Forward 2030 enhances readiness for potential recruits, Airmen and families; by leveraging community-focused, goal-based fitness challenges; maintaining personal fitness and connected communities.  A successful AF pro-bono program delivered a fun, easy to use “Software as a Service” (SaaS) application. In 2016 USCENTCOM AFLEM participated, followed by the 480th ISR Wing’s geographically dispersed Groups, with 520+ Airmen topping 62,000 miles of physical activity. Based on proven pro bono results, we will adopt the program to further support AF; with input from resiliency teams and recruiters. Resulting in a AF/DoD-Specific SaaS performance readiness platform in support of prospective recruits, Airmen, and families to monitor, manage and share fitness and wellness goals with their support communities worldwide.  Forward 2030 will leverage AI, big data and machine learning, gamification and behavioral research, for positive personalized engagements and dynamic group interactions; including interoperability for ease of implementation.  Delivering virtual, anytime, anywhere support for individual Airmen, their Squadron, Group, and Wing; and their families and communities to further readiness and resiliency for the Air Force and potentially, all Service Branches to follow.  Given current commercialization results, TRL 7, Forward 2030, shows great potential for positive impacts within AF, while delivering a commercially sustainable program.