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APFIT — Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies

Helps APFIT Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies for Procurement bridge funding of .

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APFIT, short for Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies, is a DoD procurement funding program that helps technologies move from completed development into initial production. It is run within the Department of Defense research and engineering structure and is designed to bridge the gap between RDT&E completion and operational fielding.

Awards run from $10 million to $5…

Industries covered
AerospaceAICybersecurityDefenseHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingRoboticsSpace
Grants under APFIT — Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

APFIT-1 — Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies
Between cycles

Supports small business and non-traditional contractors with procurement bridge funding for pre-production solutions.

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Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: ac.cto.mil