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September 25, 2025
How to Strategically Enter the Department of Defense: Start with Your North Star
In the competitive world of technology, securing substantial funding is often the key to unlocking new growth opportunities and scaling innovation. The APFIT program, or Accelerated Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technology, serves as a crucial gateway for tech companies aiming to propel their business to new heights.The program is designed to bridge the gap between initial funding and establishing a program of record, making it an ideal solution for companies looking to transition from early-stage growth to broader market penetration.
Unlike traditional funding avenues, APFIT encourages direct conversations with program offices, allowing companies to engage in strategic discussions about future funding and planning. This approach not only enhances the chances of securing immediate financial support but also lays the groundwork for long-term partnerships and sustained growth.
October 4, 2023
TACFI: What you need to know
October 3, 2023
The Valley of Death and the Opportunities STRATFI/TACFI Provides to Fill This Gap
September 6, 2023
Scaling the Federal Process: Anno.ai's Story
August 17, 2023
From No Government Experience to 3 Phase III's
June 21, 2023
Pursuing Federal Funding: Access to an Alternative Non-Dilutive Capital Source Amid Increasing Interest Rates
May 26, 2023
Federal Timeline: How Long Does it Take to Secure Federal Funding?
May 12, 2023
How Can Your Business Support Military Spouses in the Industry?
May 11, 2023
APFIT and STRATFI/TACFI: Two Different Paths Over the Valley of Death
April 25, 2023
SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022: A Few Wins in the Industry to Note
April 17, 2023
Business Operations During a Recession: Is the Federal Government the Best Customer to Have Amongst Economic Uncertainties?
April 5, 2023
What's a Phase II?
March 17, 2023
All About Phase III
March 11, 2023
How to Change Banking Information on SAM.gov
January 25, 2023
The Open Dialogue of a Sole-Source Environment
November 30, 2022
The Colorado Shuffle: The Jump From Phase I to Phase III
October 10, 2022
Padding Federal and Commercial Growth with SBIR Funding: MemComputing's Story
September 29, 2022
Subsidizing Your Commercial Tech with Federal Funding
August 26, 2022
A Slightly Different Road to Success: Anchore’s Story
June 27, 2022
Orbital Prime- How It Affects Small Businesses
April 26, 2022
The Transition from Commercial to Federal Funding Part One: How is it Different?
February 28, 2022
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award
December 2, 2021
Business With the Government: How Different Could it Be?
November 11, 2021
The Transition from Commercial to Federal Part Two: What You Need to Know About the Process
November 8, 2021
Unlocking Growth with APFIT: A Guide for Tech Companies
November 2, 2021
STRATFI/TACFI 2022- A Reasonable Step After Phase II?
October 14, 2021
US Lacks Urgency in Obtaining Innovative Technologies to Face Russia : The US Air Force’s SBIR Open Topic Can Help
September 23, 2021
After Achieving Sole-Source Authority: Which Phase III Contracts Are Right for You?
December 18, 2020
Spark Cells: What Are They, and How Do They Help Change the Landscape on Innovation in the DoD?
September 3, 2020
Technical Point of Contact: The Do’s and Don’ts of Interacting With a TPOC
June 9, 2020
SBIR Open Topic Vs. Specific Topic: Which of the Two We Prefer, and Why?
May 8, 2020
That Transition Though: Phase IIs and Additional Funding
May 4, 2020
All About Phase I
March 31, 2020
ATO: An Old Fashioned Expert Round-Up with TJ Rowe, Second Front Systems
March 23, 2020
The All-American Coverage: If the Department of Defense was a D-Lineup
March 16, 2020
Is China Spying on You Through Your Dancing Cat Videos on TikTok?
January 1, 1970
Technology Readiness Level (TRL): in Ice Cream Terms
January 1, 1970
A Continuence of : Kayhan Space's Story
How to Strategically Enter the Department of Defense: Start with Your North Star
In this guide, we’ll walk through the foundational steps of building a DoD strategy, starting with identifying your North Star, and then explore how to assess your readiness and navigate alternative entry points.
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If you've recently been selected for an SBIR award—or you're just diving deeper into the program—you may have come across the term “Contracting Sprint.” But what exactly does it mean?Let’s break it down.
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