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AFWERX STRATFI / TACFI

AFWERX SpaceWERX STRATFI Space

Supports Space Force technology graduates with matching investment for private sector scale-up.

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About

SpaceWERX STRATFI Program Year 26.1 (PY26.1) is a Strategic Funding Increase cycle operated by SpaceWERX — the U.S. Space Force innovation arm within AFWERX — that provides $3,000,000 to $15,000,000 in matching investment to small businesses holding active or recently completed Space Force SBIR/STTR Phase II contracts. The cycle opened July 28, 2025, and closed May 29, 2026, using a continuous, ro…

What this grant funds

Space Force technology transition from SBIR/STTR Phase II to Phase III at scale.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Procurement contract
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: spacewerx.us