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AFWERX
{{Infobox research project
| name =AFWERX
| title = Technology Accelerator
| image = File:AFWERX Logo.jpg
| image_alt = File:Seal of the US Air Force.svg
| caption = Connecting Innovators. Accelerating Results.
| keywords = 
| project_type = Technology accelerator
(contracted; show full)p://afwerxdc.org/|title=AFWERX – Connecting innovators and accelerating results|website=afwerxdc.org|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-14}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1264411/secaf-talks-light-attack-experiment-innovation-at-afa-dinner/|title=SECAF talks Light Attack Experiment, innovation at AFA dinner|work=U.S. Air Force|access-date=2017-09-22|language=en-US}}</ref> AFWERX was officially announced by Air Force Secretary 
[[Heather Wilson]] on 21 July 2017 during her visit to [[Nellis Air Force Base]].<ref name=":0" /> The program is partially based on the structure of [[Air Force Special Operations Command]], and has been described as an "[[Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (TV special)|Island of misfit toys]]" for entrepreneurs in the Air Force. Secretary Wilson stated that the program would "increase lethality at a lower cost".<ref name=":0" />

== Purpose ==
AFWERX is intended to engage inter and extra service innovators and entrepreneurs in the operations of the United States Air force. The goal of the programs under the AFWERX umbrella is to develop effective solutions to the challenges facing the service through partnerships with private sector business entities, with particular emphasis being placed on collaboration with [[Startup company|technology startups]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The program will reportedly cost 2 million dollars in its first year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12353757/air-force-unlv-to-foster-cost-saving-innovations|title=Air Force, UNLV to foster cost-saving innovations {{!}} AviationPros.com|work=AviationPros.com|access-date=2017-09-22|language=en}}</ref> 

=== Technology accelerator ===
Through AFWERX, the Air Force launched a technology accelerator program in September 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afspc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1313455/air-force-opens-applications-for-dual-purpose-technology-accelerator-program/|title=Air Force opens applications for dual-purpose technology accelerator p|work=Air Force Space Command|access-date=2017-09-22|language=en-US}}</ref> The technology accelerator program will put emphasis on the devel(contracted; show full)== References ==
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