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Uncovering transformative technology solutions to solve Army problems.The xTech Program hosts Army prize competitions, connecting businesses with Army and Department of War experts to build solutions for current problems. Through these competitions, the xTech Program, led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, allows businesses to compete for cash prizes and potential follow-on contracts to accelerate and transition their transformative technology solutions into the Army.

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HISTORY

ABOUT xTECH

As part of the Army FUZE portfolio, xTech serves as an entry point into the Army’s synchronized innovation ecosystem, connecting nontraditional innovators with the Army through prize competitions and breaking down traditional barriers to collaboration. Bringing these groups together not only spurs innovation and accelerates technology development for the Army, but also provides businesses with direct exposure to Army experts and commercial stakeholders, supplying them with key networking, education, and mentorship opportunities. In addition to cash prizes, xTech provides opportunities for follow-on contracts that give innovators greater visibility and a pathway toward Army adoption.

xTECH PROGRAM VALUES

  • Timeliness. Maximize initial cash-flow for non-defense businesses; provide valuable feedback for continuous improvement
  • Transparency. Clear alignment with Army needs; Build confidence in system
  • Partnership. Direct technology alignment with ASA(ALT) & Program Executive Office (PEO) priorities; Integration of all stakeholders from the user, R&D and acquisition community into feedback loop
  • Engagement. Connecting businesses with Army experts in their fields. Engages with Research Laboratories and Engineering Centers, PEOs, Concept Developers and Requirements Community, Reservists and Army leadership.

xTECH BY THE NUMBERS

7

Years of Competitions

$29M

in PRIZES Awarded

$285M

in FOLLOW-ON ConTRACTS

9K

Submissions

HISTORY

May, 2018
Man presenting
xTECHSEARCH COMPETITION LAUNCH
Initially slated as a single competition, xTechSearch’s inaugural success led to 7 additional xTechSearch competitions from 2018-Present.
May, 2018
April, 2020
Covid Ventilator Challenge
xTECHCOVID VENTILATOR CHALLENGE
With the critical need for affordable ventilator options in the height of COVID, xTechSearch expanded the program with its first of many new types of competitions. Given the restrictions of in-person events, this also was xTech’s first virtual competition.
April, 2020
May, 2020
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xTECHSEARCH EXPANDS TO xTECH PROGRAM
With the development of new xTech competitions, xTechSearch grows into the xTech Program, facilitating numerous types of competitions and opportunities.
May, 2020
September, 2022
xTech HBCU
xTECH’S FIRST STUDENT COMPETITION (xTECHHBCU STUDENT)
Following a successful xTechHBCU Faculty competition, the xTechHBCU Student competition was launched to encourage broader HBCU engagement with the Army, this time from undergraduate students just beginning their careers in science and technology.
September, 2022

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