APFIT Funding Can Help Scale Your Tech with $10M–$50M in Government Support

Yair
Dec 28, 2025
3 min read

Is your production-ready technology set to scale fast? Imagine securing $30M in government funding to deploy your solution directly with the U.S. military. APFIT (Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies) funding makes it possible, and Eagle Point Funding can help you get there. The Department of War’s APFIT program offers U.S. based small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors the chance to secure $10 to $50 million in funding, fast, tracking proven solutions into operational use. With the right DoW champion, your technology can get noticed, funded, and deployed at scale. At Eagle Point Funding, we specialize in connecting innovators with government sponsors and guiding them through the APFIT process, helping you transform cutting-edge ideas into real-world impact.

Table of Contents

Why Startups Should Care
What is the APFIT Program?
Who Can Apply for APFIT?
Why Eagle Point Funding is Your Strategic Partner
How to Get Connected to a DoW Champion
Recent APFIT Success Stories
Preparing for the next Cycle
Next Steps: Apply With Confidence

1. Why Startups Should Care

The Department of War’s Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) program is now accepting projects designed to bridge the gap between proven technology and real-world deployment.

If your company has already demonstrated technical feasibility and is ready to scale, transition, or enter production, APFIT is one of the most powerful non-dilutive funding programs available today.

2. What is the APFIT Program?

The APFIT program is designed to accelerate production-ready solutions from the R&D stage directly into operational use by the U.S. military. Unlike traditional grants, such as SBIR, APFIT focuses on rapid fielding and procurement, ensuring that proven technologies can scale quickly and strengthen the warfighter industrial base.

Key highlights:

Funding range: $10M–$50M per project
Focus: Production-ready solutions (TRL 7+)
Application: Sponsored by a government organization
Duration of project: 12 months

The FY26-1 cycle saw an average of $30 million per project, including the largest APFIT award in history at $49.7 million.

3. Who Can Apply for APFIT?

Eligible applicants are U.S.-based companies that meet the following criteria:

Requirement	Details
Company Type	Small business or non-traditional defense contractor
DoD Contract History	Less than $400M in contracts in the past year
Funding Request	$10M–$50M for production-ready solutions (not R&D)
Technology Readiness	TRL 7 or higher
Contract Role	Prime vendor on the contract
Sponsorship	Must have a government sponsor (no direct industry submissions)
Preferred	Existing contract vehicle (SBIR, OTA, etc.) for fast fund obligation
Funding Period	Single-year project, funds spent in 12 months
Ownership	Capability is government-owned and used by the DoD

4. Why Eagle Point Funding is Your Strategic Partner

Securing an APFIT award requires more than great technology, it requires visibility, government sponsorship, and strategic guidance. That’s where Eagle Point Funding comes in:

Deep-Tech Showcase, our B2G arm connects you with DoW stakeholders who can champion your solution, including through our DoW Virtual Accelerator.
Funding Strategy Expertise: Guidance on navigating APFIT eligibility and submission requirements.
Application Support: Helping your team position your technology for maximum impact.

We specialize in helping startups and small businesses turn R&D into real deployments with the backing of a government champion.

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5. How to Get Connected to a DoD Champion

The key to APFIT success is having a DoD (DoW) sponsor. Eagle Point Funding can:

Identify the right government contacts for your technology.
Facilitate introductions and advocacy during APFIT workshops.
Ensure your proposal aligns with DoD priorities and funding mechanisms.

6. Recent APFIT Success Stories

FY26-1 has been a landmark cycle for APFIT:

Average funding: $30M per project
Largest award: $49.7M, marking the program’s historic milestone
Impact: Strengthening warfighters and fueling U.S. innovation across the defense industrial base

The APFIT program continues to expand outreach to geographically diverse innovators, making now the perfect time to prepare for the next cycle.

7. Preparing for the next Cycle

Registration for APFIT workshops is now open, providing industry partners the chance to:

Engage early with government stakeholders
Prepare submissions strategically
Maximize funding potential

8. Next Steps: Apply With Confidence

If your company is ready to scale production, accelerate deployment, and secure $10M–$50M in government funding, Eagle Point Funding is here to make it happen.

Contact us today to learn how we can connect your technology to a DoW champion and guide your APFIT submission from concept to funding.