The U.S. Army is calling on America’s boldest small businesses to bring forward revolutionary tech. With $900,000 in prizes and up to $6 million in follow-on contracts, xTechSearch 9 is more than a competition—it’s a chance to fast-track your innovation to the front lines.
TL;DR
The Army xTechSearch 9 offers up to $900K in cash prizes and $6M in SBIR awards. Submit your concept white paper by June 4, 2025. Gain Army feedback, mentorship, and key stakeholder access.
A Direct Line Into the Army Innovation Pipeline
Small businesses often struggle to break into the defense sector. The process can feel daunting, opaque, and inaccessible. The Army’s xTechSearch 9 competition changes that. It invites U.S. small businesses to submit new or adapted technology solutions that may solve real challenges for today’s Army, while opening doors to funding and real deployment.
Why This Competition Stands Out
xTechSearch 9 does more than reward a good idea. It surrounds participants with a structured support system: operationally relevant feedback, technical input from Department of Defense (DoD) experts, and direct exposure to the stakeholders who can champion your solution. All finalists are immersed in the xTech Accelerator, a curated education and mentorship program designed to help translate R&D into results.
What Your Business Could Gain
Winners may secure up to $900,000 in cash prizes and become eligible for Army SBIR awards worth up to $6 million. This is not theoretical support. This is the kind of early-stage investment and mentorship that can help your company scale, with the Army as a launch customer.
What Happens If You Miss This
If you let this pass, you may not get another opportunity to put your tech in front of the DoD. The barrier to entry here is low—just a short concept white paper, due June 4, 2025. The consequences of not acting could mean your innovation never gets seen by those who need it most.
Submit Your Concept Now
You do not need a defense contract. You do not need prior SBIR experience. You only need a promising idea and the ability to communicate it in a white paper. Join the informational webinar on May 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET to ask questions and meet the team behind xTechSearch.
Register for the webinar here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xtechsearch-9-informational-webinar-tickets-1334039129949
Learn more and submit at:
https://www.xtech.army.mil
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