xTech|Inversion is an open-topic competition designed to identify cutting-edge technology solutions that will drive significant advancements in military capabilities while addressing complex challenges and enhancing national security. The Army faces challenges in rapidly transitioning government-funded scientific breakthroughs into scalable, real-world solutions that address both military and commercial needs. Traditional pathways often limit access to innovative intellectual property and slow the pace of technology adoption. There is a critical need to foster stronger partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors, enabling them to leverage Army-developed intellectual property for dual-use applications. By bridging the gap between foundational research and market-driven innovation, the Army seeks to accelerate the development and deployment of technologies that address complex tactical challenges while also achieving commercial viability. Technologies that are selected from this competition to have the highest potential impact on the Army will have a structured pathway to continue developing those solutions for Army systems alongside Army customers. xTech|Inversion encourages submissions that may not be familiar with the Army problem your technology can solve, but can clearly articulate the solution's advantage, the technical viability, and commercial potential. Full competition details including information on the available Army IP identified for this competition can be found in the Appendix A section of the xTech|Inversion competition RFI here: https://www.xtech.army.mil/competitions/. The competition will award up to $1,000,000 in cash prizes throughout the competition to selected participants. Up to 12 finalists will receive a cash prize of $20,000 each and an opportunity to pitch their innovative technology solutions to a panel of Army and DoW subject matter experts (SMEs) in August 2026. The Army intends to select up to five (5) final winners of the competition to receive an additional cash prize of $150,000 each. Final winners may submit a Phase I Army SBIR proposal worth up to $300,000.
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