xTech Competition

The U.S. Army xTech Program has launched xTechSearch 9, the latest iteration of its premier open-topic prize competition to identify and accelerate disruptive technologies from U.S.-based small businesses. This flagship competition initiative supports rapid innovation pathways that directly enhance Soldier readiness and drive force modernization.

On March 5, 2025, the U.S. Army xTech Program launched, xTechPacific 2025. This competition serves as a beacon of technological advancement, designed to enhance the U.S. military’s long-distance operational capabilities across the extensive Indo-Pacific region through $345,000 in cash prizes and the opportunity for follow on SBIR contracts.

The U.S. Army xTech Program, in collaboration with Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier, announces the xTechSoldier Fire Control competition to drive innovation in Next Generation Squad Weapon Fire Control Module-X (NGSW-FC M-X) technology.

The U.S. Army xTech Prize Competition Program is launching xTechIgnite, the latest competition where eligible small businesses can pitch their ideas to Army experts, earn cash prizes and potentially secure Phase I or Direct to Phase II Army Small Business Innovation Research contracts. (U.S. Army

The U.S. Army xTech Prize Competition Program proudly announces the xTech Artificial Intelligence Technical Grand Challenge – a competition inviting small and large businesses, academia and nontraditional defense contractors to develop innovative solutions for new and existing AI problems. (U.S. Army)

The U.S. Army xTech Prize Competition Program has launched xTechLive, the program’s first on-the-spot pitch competition for eligible small- to medium-sized businesses attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, from January 7-9, 2025.

Led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, the U.S. Army xTech Program launched xTechSpecial Forces — a competition seeking novel solutions to enhance national security and support advanced military capabilities. (U.S. Army)

Led by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, the U.S. Army xTech Program launched the second iteration of xTechScalable AI — a competition prioritizing the development of disruptive, artificial intelligence solutions.

xTechInternational is the fourth iteration of the U.S. Army xTech Program’s global series. The latest competition launched on Jan. 31 and covers the critical defense topic areas of Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Sensing and Materials, and Indigenous Materials Forward. (U.S. Army)

Through xTechScalable AI, the Army seeks to better understand the spectrum of “world-class” commercial solutions that could enhance the Department of Defense’s security capabilities in the artificial intelligence and machine learning space. (U.S. Army)