DEADLINE ALERT: US Army – 2023 xTech International Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Competition

Submissions are now open for the US Army’s xTechInternational Advanced Manufacturing and Materials competition.

Non-US SMEs, universities and research organisations are invited to enter for the chance to:

• Engage with and pitch to the US Department of Defense.
• Be awarded up to USD$530,000 total in cash prizes.
• Participate in the groundbreaking Accelerator program.

The competition seeks new capabilities and technology solutions that can assist in tackling the US Army’s current and future needs, enabling new capabilities, improved performance, faster production, or cost savings for Army systems.

Submission of 3-page concept white papers are due by 1pm GMT on March 2, 2023 (Melbourne, Australia: 12am AEDT on March 3, 2023).

An optional 3-minute video can also be submitted.

Topics of interest include:

• Novel materials for additive manufacturing
• Future additive production capabilities
• Additive production systems and analysis
• Manufacturing equipment for expeditionary environments
• Advanced and convergent manufacturing capabilities advanced materials.
• White papers will also be accepted in areas outside the topics of interest.

Find more details here.