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    • Spark Overview

    Mission

    AFWERX Spark marshals capability, cultivates talent and connects Airmen and Guardians.

    Vision

    Advance innovation culture by connecting diverse, innovative people from traditional and non-traditional communities, and accelerate impact by integrating, adopting, and fielding promising technologies.

    What We Do

    Spark connects Airmen and Guardians to commercial innovators using virtual collaboration, immersive training and networking opportunities to inspire ideas and cultivate a more creative force. By connecting operators closer to acquisition processes, Spark provides both a voice and a conduit to turn powerful ideas into game-changing operational realities.
    Spark By the Numbers

    Programs

    Innovation Project Development

    Spark CellsPartnershipsProject ArcRefinery

    Engagement Opportunities

    CollidersChallengesEvaluator ProgramAFWERX Fellowships

    Acquisition Barrier Resources

    Tech Transition

    Testimonials

    Why is Spark Important?

    TSgt Darren Hernandez

    Since joining the AFWERX ecosystem, I’ve been able to find some solutions to common problems for Airmen at a local level. An example is a 3D printed cap for a piece of AGE that helped us clear a six month backlog. It seemed super small at the time, but when you start to expand that to other bases, you really see the tangible benefits of being able to use some of the new technologies that AFWERX, Project Arc, and the Spark Cells provide.

    SSgt Noah Morales

    The Spark community is probably the best thing about AFWERX… Like-minded, hardworking individuals who are always there to help get you through any roadblocks. We really just help each other out!

    SMSgt Brett Kiser

    The Chief of Staff’s Strategic Studies Group collaborates closely with AFWERX Spark to accelerate senior leadership’s strategic direction. We leverage this partnership to empower Spark Cells and Airmen, who operate at the forefront of tactical innovation, to implement those strategies effectively.

    Leadership

    Spark Division Chief

    Col. Jen Warren

    Spark Branch Chiefs

    Lt Col Anthony Bunker
    Catalyst Branch Chief

    Lt Col Fernando Nicolalde
    Combat Edge Chief