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How is #TACFI different than #STRATFI? TACFI (Tactical Funding Increase) and STRATFI (Strategic Funding Increase) are two funding opportunities provided by the AFVentures program to bridge the gap between Phase II and Phase III of the SBIR/STTR process. TACFI offers smaller funding amounts, ranging from $375K to $1.9M, and is designed for efforts that can be completed within 24 months. On the other hand, STRATFI provides larger funding, from $3M to $15M, aimed at more strategic, long-term projects with a performance period of up to 48 months. Both require matching funds from non-SBIR sources. For more information on each of these programs, be sure to check out our tools page: https://hubs.la/Q02tc6qh0

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In Case you missed the news- ❗AFWERX's Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Notice of Opportunity dropped last week. ❗ An often confusing aspect of this program is the matching funds. Check out the video below where our Capture Strategist, Marshall Leipprandt, further explains TACFI awards and matching funding. Also, feel free to download our PDF, "TACFI: What to Know About Matching Funds" here >> https://hubs.la/Q02YVHdQ0

#sbir is always a hot dual-use topic on LinkedIn. While SBIRs are an excellent source of non-dilutive capital for #dualuse small businesses, they have become much more competitive over the last 2-3 Fiscal Years. Therefore, we encourage companies to focus their time/effort on responding to SBIRs based on the proportion of SBIR money available and the potential for recurring revenue. Consider the graph below, which we recently completed for a client, showing the breakdown of SBIR/STTR spending from FY19 to the present for their specific market (Source: USASpending.gov).  In this case the conclusion should be somewhat obvious, but in situations where the SBIR obligation amounts are similar across the services, we encourage clients to look at three data points: 1) the quantity of historical Phase I/II SBIR spending, 2) the proportion of Phase III to Phase II, and 3) the quantity of STTRs. The amount of SBIR Phase I/II obligations is a proxy for the quantity of SBIRs awarded by each Service, the proportion of Phase III to Phase II shows the conversion rate from non-recurring SBIR revenue to a recurring revenue-based Phase III award, and finally, the STTR rates can highlight often overlooked opportunities in the less competitive tech-transfer side of the DoD’s non-dilutive capital market. Suppose your company is having trouble consistently winning SBIRs or hasn’t been able to convert a Phase II SBIR into a Phase III SBIR.  In that case, you may benefit from understanding which Service offers the best opportunities for both. If your company would like to use a data-driven strategy to identify opportunities within the SBIR market, please contact us at [email protected] #defenseinnovation #defensetechnology #defensetech #defensecontracting #defenseventure #defensefunding #DoDx

❗AFWERX's Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) Notice of Opportunity dropped last week. ❗ This PY25.2 round has two selection cycles, the first closing January 3, 2025 and the second closing on March 31, 2025 (*dates subject to change) For some, this was a quicker opening than anticipated, and we want to make sure that you are prepared! Check out the video below where out Capture Development Strategist, Mitchell Arnold breaks down How to prepare for this program! #TACFI #AFWERX #TacticalFundingIncrease

Why TACFI ? When you think TACFI- think about your everyday user, or the end user who would benefit from this. This type of funding is a way of typing the ever day user to acquisitions and innovation to give them the best technology to leverage as much as possible for a potential problem set. what is really beneficial about TACFI, is it is additional funding to do that R&D, which could be an enhancement or a sequential to a Phase II. The amount of money that could be provided, as far as SBIR funding goes for the TACFI, could be anywhere from $375K up to around $1.9M If you are interested in Pursuing a TACFI or learning more about the process, check out our tools page here >> https://hubs.la/Q02zJYgJ0

I highly recommend SBs/dual-use companies use a data-driven approach when determining their DoD addressable market—the delta between how USG wants to or says it spends money vs the actual spend data can make or break a Fed GTM strategy. Defense Vanguard does this better than anyone in the space. If you’re trying to determine your potential in DoD or Fed, I’d start with them.

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How Much Is Typically Awarded in Phase I? Dollar awards for Phase I generally range from $50,000 to $250,000 for 6 months for SBIR and 1 year for STTR! Check out our #SBIRPhaseI tools page to learn more >> https://hubs.la/Q02w-YMg0

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