EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND MODERNIZING THE ARMY
ACCELERATING THE ARMY’S AI STRATEGY
Army SBIR and xTech prize competitions are partnering with Project Linchpin to scale artificial intelligence solutions.
by Anna Volkwine and Steven Lusher
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he development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions from indus- try provides the Department of Defense with opportunities to enhance and strengthen its strategic edge in national defense. As these technologies evolve, the U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and xTech Programs play a vital role in delivering these innovative AI solutions to the Army.
Led by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, the programs offer innovators research and development funding to tackle critical challenges. Via the Army SBIR Program, the assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology (ASA(ALT)) offers small businesses opportunities to demonstrate solutions that show technical merit, feasibility and commercial potential. Te program invests over $350 million per year in small businesses across the country in non-dilutive funding—funding that does not require a business to give up equity of the company—to transition technologies to Soldiers.
Te xTech Program uses a prize competition model to foster collaboration between the Army and nontraditional innovators including small businesses, academia, interna- tional innovators and more. XTech competitions offer non-dilutive cash prizes, along with feedback, mentorship and networking opportunities with Army customers. XTech competition winners may also receive opportunities for follow-on contracts, such as Army SBIR awards.
When it comes to AI, Army SBIR and xTech are just the tip of the spear for identifying and integrating cutting-edge solutions. Te programs continuously optimize partner- ships with other innovation-driven Army organizations, including Project Manager
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