Atomic Anvil
Accelerating the Regional Defense Innovation Ecosystem to support the Warfighter
Atomic Anvil is dedicated to strengthening the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) by expanding partnerships and facilitating technology transfer and transition to address critical Air Force and Department of Defense mission needs. This program brings together small businesses, startups, academic institutions, entrepreneurs, and non-traditional entities to advance digital capabilities for the warfighter, bridge technology gaps, and meet national security challenges.
Core Competencies:
Ecosystem Development: Build and diversify the regional innovation ecosystem supporting national defense and security.
Funding & Partnerships: Connect small businesses, startups, and academic researchers to targeted funding opportunities and DoD contracting paths.
Innovation Through Collaboration: Drive advancements in emerging technologies—AI, cybersecurity, data science, and autonomous systems—through strategic partnerships.
Research & Development: Facilitate structured R&D sprints, focusing on hands-on, mission-oriented challenges to address critical needs.
Workforce Development: Develop a skilled talent pipeline to support Air Force and DoD innovation needs through paid and unpaid internships.
Technology Transfer/Transition: Enable rapid commercialization and dual-use solutions to meet mission partner requirements.
What is Atomic Anvil?
Our Services:
Industry Days: Connect with military, academic, and industry leaders to showcase innovations, foster collaboration, share research strengths, and build strategic partnerships.
Workshops: Attend hands-on sessions led by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), covering topics like innovation, emerging technologies, grants and acquisition programs, and tech transfer and transition.
Paid Internship R&D Sprints: 12-week research & engineering cycles with student teams developing prototypes for warfighter needs.
Embers Xcelerator Program: A 12-week pre-accelerator to support innovation through structured mentorship, curriculum, and access to key resources.
Defense Compliance Training: Cybersecurity readiness sessions for small businesses to meet DoD (CMMC) and related standards and requirements.
Mentorship Program: Access to industry veterans and technical experts for ongoing guidance.
Access to our Cyber & AI Labs: Opportunities for hands-on experience in prototyping and testing cutting-edge AI solutions.
Process Navigation: Learn how to navigate the SBIR/STTR and other defense procurement pathways to accelerate commercialization and go-to-market.
Data Analysis & Horizon Scanning: Leverage strategic data insights to identify emerging trends, map innovation landscapes, and stay ahead of defense sector needs.
PARTNERS
ASBTDC
AADA (Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance)
APEX
Parallax/APEX (Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment)
