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SUBMITTING A SOLUTION

• Can I submit more than one solution to a challenge?

• Does AFWERX Challenge focus primarily on small businesses?

• Can I participate if I'm in the Armed Forces?

• Do solutions have to comply with the Made In America Act?

• Will submissions require a signed MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)? Will your team help matchmaking for project sponsors?

• I submitted a proposal for an AFWERX Challenge but haven't received the information.

• How should we treat our submission if our product spans more than one of the Key Focus Areas?

• Is there a size/scale of solution (i.e., budget and schedule) that should be considered, or just focus on solutions without any budget/timeline constraints when submitting?

• Can I submit the same solution to multiple challenges that are running at the same time or that are running at different times?

• Where can we submit our whitepapers or proposals?

• Is my IP or idea protected?

• I do not have a US Zip Code because I live in a foreign country and that profile field is required. What do I put in the zip code section?

• Does AFWERX Challenge leverage SBIR/STTR Funding?

• How can I be sure that you received my submission?

CONTRACTING/FUNDING

• What is a CSO contract?
• Is there a monetary prize? Is this a design challenge or a business opportunity challenge?
• What is the budget/award for a Challenge topic?
• How many teams will be selected for contract?
• For companies with working prototypes, how many users would you like to try the prototype? Or would all trials and testing be conducted after selection?
• Is there any restriction on the type technology/product that would be considered?(ie, specific types of hardware)
• How can I work on my submission before I submit it, especially if I’m collaborating with other team members?

SHOWCASE

• How can I exhibit or speak at one of your events?
• How do I justify the investment of my time to participate online and/or attend the event in Las Vegas?

MARKETING/PR

• I've been selected in the final phase of a challenge. How can I use the USAF Logos on my website/marketing?
• I'm a member of the media. How can I reach out?

OTHER

• How are AFWERX Challenge and SBIR/STTR Related?