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Notice to West Virginia Small Businesses: The July 2026 application window for the state’s SBIR/STTR Matching Funds is closing fast!
Get up to $100K for Phase I and $200K for Phase II to stretch your R&D dollars.
Don't leave cash on the table: vertxpartners.org/west-virgi…
Join us in Louisville on August 11 for the WIN Summit Series | KY!
Supported by DAFT3 and the Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Kentucky, it will bring together DHA, DAF, industry, and academia for panel discussions and networking.
Register: winsummitseries.org/kentucky…
SOFWERX & USSOCOM PEO-TIS are seeking technologies for the UxV Payloads Against Modern Signals Assessment Event (Aug. 3–7, 2026).
▪️ Submissions due July 1 at 11:59 PM ET.
For more information, go to: events.sofwerx.org/ux-v-payl…
Do you have a TRL 6+ tech that could help solve battlefield sustainment challenges? The U.S. Army is seeking solutions through xTech|Kinetic Reach, with up to $1.5M in cash prizes and up to $10M in Army SBIR awards.
👉 xtech.army.mil/competition/x…
U.S. Army photo: Sgt. Olivia Cowart
GPS powers military operations, aviation, banking, shipping, and more. But what happens when that signal is unavailable?
Skyline Nav AI, an APEX portfolio company, is developing GPS-independent navigation tech built for contested environments.
👉 military.com/daily-news/inve…
Last week, members of the Vertx team attended SOF Week in Tampa, connecting with leaders across government, industry, and the defense innovation ecosystem to discuss the future of national security and mission-driven technology.
The Pacific Northwest Defense Summit brought together innovators, industry, and government stakeholders in Seattle to discuss defense innovation and technology transition.
Vertx Founder Sean Frisbee joined the panel on building mission-ready innovation ecosystems.
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸
The Warfighting Integration Network (WIN) has officially launched in Kentucky. The initiative transforms the Commonwealth’s talent, research, and industry into funded, fielded solutions for the warfighter.
Powered by Parallax Advanced Research, Vertx Partners, and the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation and operating under the APEX program, WIN is turning regional strengths into national security outcomes.
We're proud to be a key operator of WIN. If you're an innovator in Kentucky building technology with national security relevance, WIN is for you.
Read more about the launch and explore how to get involved: wininky.org/launch?utm_sourc…
S. 3971 has been signed, reauthorizing SBIR/STTR through FY2031.
This restores stability to an innovation pathway while introducing key updates to how programs operate.
Vertx supports companies through SBIR/STTR strategy, positioning, and transition.
👉 vertxpartners.org/contact/
GPS is no longer guaranteed.
From jamming to spoofing, the systems we rely on are increasingly vulnerable—and in some environments, GPS disappears entirely.
So what happens next?
Explore the tech solving GPS-denied navigation: vertxpartners.org/the-techno…
Fleet readiness is everything, and Gecko Robotics is helping lead the shift.
With only 60% of Navy ships operational, Gecko’s wall-climbing robots are scanning warships in real time, cutting delays & getting ships back faster.
👉 foxnews.com/politics/watch-w…
Update: SBIR/STTR has officially cleared Congress.
The House passed a 5.5-year reauthorization by a 345–41 vote after Senate approval.
While the bill is headed to the President’s desk and may see a short delay due to broader dynamics, reauthorization is effectively secured.
Looking to build partnerships, understand DoW needs, or grow in defense contracting?
Join industry & government leaders at Buy Indiana 2026 on April 28, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM. Register: business.bedfordchamber.com/…
Are you preparing to pursue Air or Space Force prime contracts?
AFRL’s ASCEND program offers no-cost training & coaching designed to help small businesses strengthen readiness, sharpen strategy, and compete more effectively in the defense marketplace.
👉 lp.constantcontactpages.com/…
Vertx team members were on site for Connect 2 Mission on Feb. 25 at NSWC Crane, focused on strengthening connections between industry & mission owners.
Thank you to the Crane Regional Defense Group for hosting!
Looking to access defense opportunities outside traditional contracts?
Explore Vertx’s OTA Consortia List, the most comprehensive resource connecting industry, academia, and government through flexible pathways for R&D, prototyping, and innovation.
👉 vertxpartners.org/ota-consor…
As airspace grows more complex, trusted, mission-ready autonomy is essential. CAL Analytics delivers advanced airspace management, BVLOS, UTM, and detect-and-avoid solutions that enable safe integration of systems across defense and commercial markets.
👉 calanalytics.com/
