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About APEx

The Advanced Prototyping and Experimentation (APEx) Consortium operates under 10 United States Code § 4021 (Research Projects) and 10 United States Code § 4022 (Prototype Projects), allowing it to pursue Follow-On Production transactions. APEx aims to operationalize Science and Technology, delivering significant changes by advancing scientific knowledge at a rapid pace.

The APEx Consortium advances and accelerates Research [Science and Technology (S&T)] and Prototype and Production capabilities, ensuring transformational advantages by adapting to technological advancements through swift acquisition, diverse sourcing, improved collaboration, and innovative strategies.

Given the extensive scope of the national security sector, the APEx Consortium focuses on advancing Research, Prototyping, and Production capabilities in the specified Technical Areas and Research Competencies listed below. Click the button below to view and download the APEx Consortium Fact Sheet for more information on the details and capabilities of this unique, one of a kind Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).

APEx Fact Sheet

Technical Areas

The APEx Consortium promotes and speeds up technologies and capabilities essential for national security and defense across these technical domains. Hover over each image for more information.

Kinetic Capabilities (e.g., Hypersonics)

Critical Chemicals and Minerals

Critical Materials

Energy Storage and Batteries

Unmanned Systems

(UxS)

Emerging Technologies

Microelectronics

Rare Earth Elements (REE)

Multi-Domain Operations (e.g., Space)

Research Competencies

The APEx Consortium is dedicated to pioneering research, discovery, and innovation that enhances and speeds up advancements in the following research competencies. Hover over each image for more information.