10/28/2026
, in collaboration with OUSD R&E, has launched three new Prize Challenges targeting key warfighting and training technologies! ⚡️ Phase 1 deadline is Oct. 30.
The Challenges:
1️⃣ Low-Cost EMS Sensing Grid: Pervasive commercial sensing grids for real-time electromagnetic spectrum monitoring.
2️⃣ Commercial Wearables & Smart Devices: COTS devices for low-cost force-on-force training instrumentation.
3️⃣ Distributed LVC Tactical Communications Bridge: Smart RoIP capabilities converting RF to IP and simulating EW degradation for LVC training.
💰 Prize Breakdown:
• Phase 1 Top 5: $10,000 each + advance to Phase 2
• 1st Place: $50,000
• 2nd Place: $30,000
• 3rd Place: $20,000
🗓️ Important Dates:
• Oct 5 (12 PM EST): Deadline to register for Technical Collaboration Exchange
• Oct 7 (1–2 PM EST): Technical Collaboration Exchange (TCE)
• Oct 30: Phase 1 Submissions Due
• Dec 7–11: Phase 2 In-person Demos at Camp Shelby, MS
🔗 Links to Register & Apply:
(Note: A Vulcan account is required to submit)
• TCE Registration: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/3WjGXkRN8K
• EMS Sensing Grid: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=af745ef8-28db-41f9-ab31-df74a3b567ce
• Wearables & Smart Devices: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=5e4cae1e-273a-498d-baa4-fa6b81b751e9
• Tactical Comms Bridge: https://vulcan-sof.com/login/ng2/submission?collectionUuid=868588ce-7dc9-4b2e-901f-3297b6042e10