Innovate with AFRL 2025
About the Event Doolittle Institute (DI), in coordination with the Air Force Research Laboratory?s Munitions Directorate (AFRL/RW), will host an informative one-day event for businesses and academic institutions to learn more about collaborating with AFRL/RW. The purpose of this forum is to educate and help small businesses navigate collaboration opportunities with AFRL/RW. The event will provide insights into research priorities, technology transfer mechanisms, and small business engagement programs. Whether exploring defense partnerships for the first time or looking to deepen existing engagement with AFRL, this forum offers practical guidance, valuable networking opportunities, and actionable resources to support collaboration and innovation. Who Should Participate This event is ideal for industry, academic, and non-traditional partners, particularly those who are new to or have limited experience collaborating with the Department of Defense (DoD) or AFRL/RW. Participants may include: Small businesses seeking R&D or technology transition opportunities Entrepreneurs, startups, and defense innovators Academic and research institutions interested in dual-use technologies Government collaborators and ecosystem supporters new to or with limited experience engaging with DoD and AFRL/RW Agenda Snapshot A detailed agenda with session times and speakers will be released soon.
