The Army Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT) is the Army’s structured approach for accelerating innovation. It provides a clear process for identifying, evaluating, and integrating emerging technologies into Army operations. Through PIT, innovators can submit concepts, collaborate with Army stakeholders, and navigate the transition from prototype to fielded capability. This pathway ensures that promising solutions don’t get lost in bureaucracy and instead move quickly to support mission readiness.

Army FUZE is the U.S. Army’s flagship innovation engine, designed to accelerate the discovery, development, and deployment of emerging technologies. It connects innovators across government, industry, and academia to deliver mission-ready solutions that support Army modernization priorities.

The Joint Innovation Outpost (JIOP) is a forward-leaning hub that bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology innovators and mission-driven organizations. Focused on rapid problem-solving, JIOP identifies, accelerates, and fields scalable solutions to address operational challenges in real time. By leveraging partnerships with industry, academia, and government, JIOP fosters collaboration, agility, and the integration of emerging technologies to enhance mission readiness and effectiveness.

The Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) is a mission-focused entity dedicated to delivering advanced capabilities to the tactical edge. With a forward presence in USEURAF and USARPAC, G-TEAD is uniquely positioned to identify critical demand signals and address operational challenges across diverse theaters. By streamlining acquisition processes and fostering collaboration with industry, academia, and government, G-TEAD rapidly integrates and deploys innovative technologies. This ensures mission-driven organizations maintain agility, readiness, and a decisive advantage in dynamic and complex environments.

The Pathway for Innovation and Technology (PIT) is central to the Army’s acquisition and modernization transformation by creating a channel for agility and innovation in technology adoption. Positioned as the “forward edge” of ASA(ALT), PIT promotes rapid experimentation, prototyping, and scaling of new technologies while bridging the gap between requirements, acquisition, and industry. It plays a vital role in ensuring the Army’s modernization efforts stay ahead of adversaries by directly addressing capability gaps in its six priority areas, strengthening relations with industry, and eliminating bureaucratic roadblocks. Through PIT, the Army is better positioned to maintain its technological edge and adaptability in a complex, fast-moving global defense environment.

Startups, small businesses, academic researchers, defense contractors, investors, and manufacturing partners are all welcome to engage. FUZE offers multiple points of entry depending on your technology’s maturity, mission relevance, and transition potential.

You can submit your ideas or technology through the Contact Us form on the website. Be prepared to share a brief description of your technology, its maturity level, and any relevant use cases. 

PIT prioritizes technologies aligned with Army modernization areas such as AI, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, energy, biotech, data analytics, and secure communications. Dual-use solutions with commercial viability and military relevance are especially encouraged.

Technology transition refers to the process of moving a solution from development or prototyping into operational use, typically through integration into a Program of Record or direct fielding. It’s the critical step where innovation becomes capability.

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) includes the network of private-sector companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers that support national defense. This ecosystem spans large defense contractors, small businesses, and specialized firms that produce everything from advanced weapon systems to secure software.

Disruptive technology refers to innovations that fundamentally change how missions are executed, or capabilities are delivered. These technologies often outperform legacy systems, create new operational advantages, or redefine strategic possibilities.

While PIT itself does not issue direct funding calls, it incorporates programs that do. PIT also helps shape co-investment opportunities with venture capital and other partners.

PIT maintains a strategic calendar of innovation events, demos, and field tests across its portfolio. Our team can support unclassified reporting and visibility efforts to showcase impact, build traction, and strengthen partnerships, while respecting operational sensitivities.

No problem. Army FUZE is designed to engage non-traditional performers, including commercial startups, academic researchers, and first-time defense partners. Our team helps guide newcomers through the process, clarify requirements, and connect them with the right programs and stakeholders. We’re here to make the Army more accessible to innovators of all backgrounds.

Technology transition refers to the process of moving a solution from development or prototyping into operational use, typically through integration into a Program of Record or direct fielding. It’s the critical step where innovation becomes capability.

Disruptive technology refers to innovations that fundamentally change how missions are executed or capabilities are delivered. These technologies often outperform legacy systems, create new operational advantages, or redefine strategic possibilities.

The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) includes the network of private-sector companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers that support national defense. This ecosystem spans large defense contractors, small businesses, and specialized firms that produce everything from advanced weapon systems to secure software.

FUZE maintains a strategic calendar of innovation events, demos, and field tests across its portfolio. Our team can support unclassified reporting and visibility efforts to showcase impact, build traction, and strengthen partnerships, while respecting operational sensitivities.