WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio —
In an effort to demystify the Spark Tank course of for Air Pressure Materiel Command innovators, the Commanders Accelerated Initiatives crew will host a collection of digital “Ask-Me-Something” occasions on Microsoft Groups all through the month of July.
The classes will present a chance for uniformed and civilian Airmen to be taught in regards to the Spark Tank software course of, timelines, expectations and extra, with the chance for attendees to ask questions and obtain steerage on the innovation competitors.
“The Spark Tank competitors is a chance for AFMC Airmen to showcase distinctive options that may tackle tough Air and House Pressure issues,” mentioned Bethany Weiser, AFMC Spark Tank Lead. “These classes are a chance for people to be taught extra in regards to the competitors and proposal expectations. Our aim is to offer a supportive atmosphere for all innovators in order that we are able to additional develop an ecosystem of disruptive change.”
The AFMC Spark Tank is accepting concepts by way of Aug. 15. All submissions can be totally reviewed by innovation leads, and the highest 5 semi-finalists will obtain personalised pitch teaching {and professional} improvement alternatives in preparation for the October AFMC Spark Tank pitch occasion.
The highest two breakthrough concepts as decided by senior management on the AFMC Spark Tank will advance to the Air Pressure-wide competitors, with the potential to compete on the Air and House Forces Affiliation’s Air Warfare Symposium in March 2023.
The Ask-Me-Something classes can be held on the next dates:
July 18, 2022: 1-2 p.m. EDT
July 21, 2022: 3-4 p.m. EDT
July 27, 2022: 2-3 p.m. EDT
For questions and extra info on the Spark Tank competitors, contact the Commanders Accelerated Initiatives crew at AFMC.CDX.ALL@us.af.mil.
