How can small businesses access the Army’s new Pathway for Innovation and Technology to scale soldier ideas? 2026
Step-by-step guide for small businesses to access Army FUZE/xTech: register SAM, use xTech portals, meet FAR and CMMC requirements, and pursue SBIR/Catalyst funding for prototypes up to $5M.
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What is How can small businesses access the Army’s new Pathway for Innovation and Technology to scale soldier ideas??
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According to GSA, the Army’s Pathway for Innovation and Technology (branded FUZE/xTech pathways) is a soldier-driven rapid-prototyping and transition pipeline that accepts ideas via xTechSearch and SBIR Catalyst, offers phased funding (typical awards $25K–$5M), and routes successful prototypes to PEOs for scale and follow-on contracts.