The U.S. Army xTech Program is now accepting concept white paper submissions for the xTechIgnite competition and awarding up to $400,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity to submit an Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal for either a Phase I of up to $250,000 each or Direct to Phase II of up to $2 million each.
The xTechIgnite competition is seeking cutting-edge technology solutions from small, independent U.S. businesses that will drive significant military capabilities while addressing complex challenges and enhancing national security. The competition seeks technology solutions that fit within one of the eight topic areas:
Topic 1: Innovative Operations for Treatment and Processing of Wastewater
Topic 2: Generative AI-enabled Tactical Network
Topic 3: Bridge Health Monitoring (BHM) System
Topic 4: Ruggedized Sensors to Increase Driving Visibility and Vehicle Safety
Topic 5: Artificial Intelligence for Aided Driving of Ground Combat Vehicles
Topic 6: AI – enabled Source Selection
Topic 7: AI – enabled Portfolio Management
Topic 8: Novel AI Techniques for Insights in Various Environments (NATIVE)
In addition to cash prizes and opportunity to submit an Army SBIR proposal, the competition will offer other key benefits, including operationally relevant and technical feedback from Department of Defense (DoD) experts and direct access, networking opportunities and exposure to key stakeholders.
Finalists of the competition will be invited to conduct an in-person demonstration of their solution to a panel of Army and DoD subject matter experts in May 2025.
Concept white paper submissions must be received by 5:00 PM ET on March 12, 2025.
If you are interested in participating in the competition or learning more about the program, please visit the Army xTech Program website at https://www.xtech.army.mil/