SOFWERX

SOFWERX Director Leslie Babich took the stage at eMerge Americas Today for a panel on Space Domain Supremacy: Pioneering Dual Use Technologies for the Frontier. A great conversation with leaders from across government, industry, and academia on building and scaling capabilities in an increasingly contested space domain. → Get Involved: sofwerx.org/ecosystem → Get Your Tech in Front of Government Stakeholders: sofwerx.org/tech-tuesday → Visit Us at SOF Week: sofwerx.org/sofweek

The USSOCOM Office of Small Business Programs is hosting a virtual Small Business Roundtable on May 6th, 2–4 PM ET, for small businesses attending SOF Week. This session covers what to expect, where to find OSBP, and how to get the most from SOF Week. Space is limited to 300 individuals. Key dates: → Response deadline: April 25th at 8 AM local time → Selected attendees will be notified NLT close of business on May 2nd → Late submissions accepted on a space available basis Request to attend: https://lnkd.in/eczhvbKz View full details on SAM.gov: https://lnkd.in/eY2kjKFe

Come hear from SOFWERX Director Leslie Babich at eMerge Americas this Thursday as she joins a panel on Space Domain Supremacy: Pioneering Dual Use Technologies for the Frontier. As space becomes a more contested operating environment, the conversation around dual use technologies has never been more critical. Leslie joins leaders from across government, industry, and academia to explore what it takes to operate and innovate as the space domain continues to evolve. Thursday, April 23 | 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM → Get Involved: sofwerx.org/ecosystem → Get Your Tech in Front of Government Stakeholders: sofwerx.org/tech-tuesday → Visit Us at SOF Week: sofwerx.org/sofweek

Today is the last day to RSVP for the SOFWERX x USSOCOM PEO SOFSA virtual Q&A Telecon taking place tomorrow, 22 April 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET. Submissions for the Mobile Hydrogen Production and Storage Assessment Event close 04 May 2026. Questions before you submit? Tomorrow is your chance to ask them directly. → RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gv8KwNJP → Full event details: https://lnkd.in/eZj2sbmJ → Be the first to know about future opportunities: https://lnkd.in/e34Km8z8

The USSOCOM Office of Small Business Programs is hosting a virtual Small Business Roundtable on May 6th, 2–4 PM ET, for small businesses attending SOF Week. This session covers what to expect, where to find OSBP, and how to get the most from SOF Week. Space is limited to 300 individuals. Key dates: → Response deadline: April 25th at 8 AM local time → Selected attendees will be notified NLT close of business on May 2nd → Late submissions accepted on a space available basis Request to attend: https://lnkd.in/eczhvbKz View full details on SAM.gov: https://lnkd.in/eY2kjKFe

The USSOCOM Office of Small Business Programs is hosting a virtual Small Business Roundtable on May 6th, 2–4 PM ET, for small businesses attending SOF Week. This session covers what to expect, where to find OSBP, and how to get the most from SOF Week. Space is limited to 300 individuals. Key dates: → Response deadline: April 25th at 8 AM local time → Selected attendees will be notified NLT close of business on May 2nd → Late submissions accepted on a space available basis Request to attend: https://lnkd.in/eczhvbKz View full details on SAM.gov: https://lnkd.in/eY2kjKFe

USSOCOM SBIR 26.BZ Release 1 is now in pre-release  Two Direct to Phase II topics are now available for review ahead of submissions opening on 06 May 2026. SOC26BZ01-DV001: Compact UUV Borne LiDAR System — Review full topic: https://lnkd.in/e47Zfsti SOC26BZ01-DV002: IRONWALKER — Review full topic: https://lnkd.in/e9TYFuCR There will be a Virtual Q&A on 30 April 2026. RSVP by 29 April at 11:59 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/evsvXgjP Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eURRW3td Stay current on SOFWERX problem sets: sofwerx.org/ecosystem

One on one sessions with the SOFWERX team at SOF Week are available now. Find us at Booth 2402 at the Tampa Convention Center, May 18-21. Whether you are looking to explore collaboration opportunities, talk through a technology challenge, or learn more about engaging with USSOCOM through the SOFWERX platform, our team is ready to connect. Spots are filling up fast. Slot two still has availability, reserve yours at https://lnkd.in/e4FKhB3b Not in the SOFWERX ecosystem yet? Join now and be the first to know when new opportunities go live: sofwerx.org/ecosystem

Happy birthday, Naval Special Warfare Command! 🔱 For 39 years, NSW has been the Navy’s elite special operations force, driving innovation in strategy, doctrine, and tactics while delivering Maritime-based effects in support of the Joint Force. NSW’s commitment to readiness, adaptability, and operational excellence ensures our forces remain at the cutting edge, ready to meet any challenge and safeguard our nation’s interests. Thank you to all who have shaped NSW into the formidable force it is today. ⚓️♠️

Happy 39th Birthday, USSOCOM. On April 16, 1987, The U.S. Special Operations Command was established at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. 39 years later, the enterprise is nearly 70,000 strong. Celebrating 39 years of the world's finest SOF. We are honored to play our part in the mission. Here is to 39 more years of excellence! Want to be part of the mission? Start here: sofwerx.org/ecosystem