AI Education Executive Order: What It Means for Contractors and Small Businesses
Big news from Washington: On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at massively expanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) education across the U.S. K-12 and postsecondary systems. The move isn't just about coding classes—it’s about building a full ecosystem of AI literacy for students, teachers, and lifelong learners. And if you’re a government contractor or small business, especially those offering training, technology, or workforce solutions, this could open new doors.
The State of DoD SBIRs: Funding, Policy, and Future Outlook
Despite ongoing uncertainty in federal funding discussions, SBIR has maintained strong bipartisan support due to its role in fostering innovation, particularly in critical technology areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and energy resilience.
Small Business? How You Can Successfully Leverage SBIRs to Build Your Products
For many small businesses, securing funding to develop innovative technologies can be challenging. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program offers a powerful avenue for startups and small firms to obtain government funding to build, test, and commercialize their products.
Unlocking Growth Opportunities: AFWERX’s STRATFI and TACFI Programs for Small Businesses
Get past the SBIR chasm of death with AFWERX’s STRATFI (Strategic Funding Increase) and TACFI (Tactical Funding Increase) programs which offer unique opportunities designed to help bridge the funding gap between SBIR/STTR Phase II and Phase III.
How to Leverage Heilmeier’s Catechism: Creating Winning SBIR Proposals
In the competitive landscape of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, crafting a compelling and coherent proposal is crucial. One powerful tool that can help streamline and strengthen your proposal is Heilmeier's Catechism.
Understanding the SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Policy
The newly established SBIR/STTR Due Diligence Policy and Implementation Guidance are designed to mitigate security risks and protect the innovations and technologies that small businesses bring to the defense sector.