Mobilize Vision, an Arvada-based product and data company, has partnered with the Department of the Air Force to host over $34 million in innovation funding within its VISION Joint Innovation System. This collaboration introduces the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) Marketplace into VISION for the first time, aiming to change how innovation funds are distributed.
The SIF Marketplace, sponsored by the Air Force’s Strategic Studies Group, allows commanders to engage directly with projects using digital tokens valued at $100. This system enables investments in ideas that align with mission priorities. “For innovators, the SIF Marketplace provides a pathway to turn ideas into reality,” said U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brett Kiser, Office of Disruptive Thinking senior enlisted leader.
The first window for innovators to submit their projects is now open, with additional funding windows scheduled throughout the fiscal year. “This is a major step forward for both VISION and the Squadron Innovation Fund Marketplace,” said Jade Baranski, Mobilize VISION co-founder and CEO. “We’re excited about taking an experiment approach to innovation funding following a hugely successful pilot program for this marketplace.”
The VISION Joint Innovation System is the Department of Defense’s primary data-powered collaborative innovation platform, connecting over 8,000 government and small business users to facilitate faster innovation. Established in 2021, the system includes participants from all branches of service.
