Update: The Army Demand Signal Forum has been postponed to fall 2025. We remain committed to connecting innovators with Army stakeholders and private capital providers and look forward to participating in the rescheduled event later this year. Stay tuned for updated details.

The xTech AI Grand Challenge finals are underway! 20 finalists are pitching their novel AI solutions to Army and DoD experts, with cash prizes ranging from $25k-$500K. Learn more: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

A new competition is coming soon—can you guess the topic? Here’s a hint: It walks upright, adapts quickly, and could one day deploy alongside Soldiers. Drop your comments and stay tuned for details coming soon!

52% of xTechSearch 9 submissions came from first-time DoD innovators. The xTech Program isn’t just a competition—it’s a launchpad. We’re breaking down barriers so private-sector talent can help shape the future of defense.

📌Mark your calendar for the next Army SBIR|STTR Reverse Pitch event, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 14 from 3-4 p.m. EDT! Register here: forms.osi.apps.mil/pages/response…

🗓️ Join U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program on Aug. 12 for a briefing on the Army SBIR CATALYST Program—an initiative supporting dual-use tech with contracts that have a potential total value of $15M or more. Register: forms.osi.apps.mil/r/GQWVt0a8yR

🤖 Did you guess right? We’re excited to launch xTechHumanoid! The Army will award up to $490K for innovations in militarized humanoid tech designed to operate alongside service members in high-threat environments. Be part of the future— xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

📢 REMINDER: xTechLive at DEF CON registration opens tomorrow! Small and medium-sized businesses ready to pitch cutting-edge AI tech should head to the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall W4 on Friday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PT. xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

xTechLive at DEF CON opened strong. Day one featured standout pitches focused on AI-powered fusion engines built for tactical advantage. Pitches continue today in West Exhibit Hall W4. Innovation is moving fast—be a part of it. xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

🎉Congrats to the six winners of xTechLive at DEF CON! Thank you to all participants, judges, and the U.S. Army ISR Task Force for driving innovation forward. Read more: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt… #defcon33 #Defense #ArmyInnovation

🎉Congrats to the six xTechAI Grand Challenge winners! In partnership with PEO IEW&S, the Army awarded $2M in cash prizes to top AI innovators shaping scalable, risk-aware solutions for defense. Read more: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

🚀 xTech finalist Compound Eye secured $13.3M from Army SBIR CATALYST to develop cutting-edge technology that enables stealth navigation without radar, GPS, or LiDAR. SBIR CATALYST fuels dual-use innovation with $15M+ awards. Read more: xtech.army.mil/news/compound-…

Announcing the 60 finalists for xTechSearch 9! Each finalist will receive a $5K prize and opportunity to participate in the xTech Accelerator. Next month they'll present their innovative tech to Army and DOD experts. View the finalists: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

🚀 Fed Supernova is just around the corner! From Aug 19-21, xTech and U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program will be in Austin, TX, joining innovators, investors & defense leaders at one of the year’s top dual-use tech events. 📍 Find us—let’s talk transition, tech & what’s next.

What makes xTech different? It’s fast, flexible, and built for innovators. Through dual prize authorities, the program launches competitions that offer cash prizes, follow-on contracts & a clear path to impact—no red tape. xtech.army.mil/faq-resources/

📍xTech was onsite yesterday at the xTechOverwatch Collider, held at Fed Supernova. Finalists are showcasing cutting-edge tech in UAS, UGVs & sensor networks—it’s a launchpad for strategic collab ahead of October’s experimentation event.

xTechHumanoid is live! 🤖 The Army is awarding $490K in prizes to advance militarized humanoid tech for supporting U.S. service members in high-threat environments. ⚙️ Baseline systems for force augmentation ⚙️ Advanced subsystems like AI & sensors xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

🚀 Finalists head to Hawaii next month for the xTechPacific Finals Event! Live demos, Soldier feedback & real-world testing drive rapid innovation. 💰 $345K in prizes & SBIR contracts up to $2M. Experiment. Refine. Deploy. 🔬 Learn more: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…

#MythbustingMonday: “Your tech must be fully developed to work with the Army.” Reality: xTech engages innovators at any stage—R&D, prototyping, or scaling—offering cash prizes, stakeholder access, and guidance toward mission-ready solutions. xtech.army.mil/competitions/

🤝  xTech teamed up with the Humanoid Community of Collaboration to launch xTechHumanoid—a $490K prize competition driving innovation in militarized humanoid tech. Together, we’re shaping future human-machine teaming for the Army. 📄Submit white paper: xtech.army.mil/competition/xt…