The spring funding cycle for 2026 will open on April 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.

The Network’s funding program supports prototyping and validating research innovations with potential utility in defense applications and commercial market applications, otherwise known as Translation.

Please note that all Stage 1 proposals must identify an AFRL co-PI at the time of initial submission in order to be eligible for consideration as a full proposal.

Please see the Overview / Process document below for additional information on program structure, eligibility, timelines, and evaluation criteria for this funding cycle.