APEX: Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment
APEX provides free resources to academic researchers and innovators throughout the U.S.A. who are interested in participating in or applying for funding from the Air Force Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transition Research (STTR) programs. APEX's goal is to make a major leap forward in Department of the Air Force defense technology innovation and development.
Events We Are Sponsoring
Innovation for Impact is a new FLC forum focused on technology transfer for national security innovation. The event will bring together federal laboratories and agencies to share best practices in intellectual property, partnerships, and technology transition. Educational sessions on Dec. 1 – 2 are for federal employees and contractors only, focused on legal frameworks and ORTA implementation and operations. Industry attendees will join on Dec. 2 – 3 for a networking reception and Industry Engagement Day.
Join us Dec. 1-3, 2026, at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va.!
Registration is now open! For questions, contact [email protected]. To sponsor, contact FLC Partnerships Manager Adham Alayash ([email protected])
Join us Dec. 1-3, 2026, at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Va.!
Registration is now open! For questions, contact [email protected]. To sponsor, contact FLC Partnerships Manager Adham Alayash ([email protected])