Huntsville, Ala. – CFD Research has been awarded a $6.9M Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) contract from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX office to enhance U.S. ground test capabilities. CFD Research will conduct design, fabrication and test activities to support enhancement of test facilities of interest to the Air Force and other DoD agencies.

The Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program is run by the Air Force AFWERX office with the intent to bridge the capability gap between current SBIR/STTR Phase II efforts and Phase III scaling efforts, facilitating delivery of strategic capabilities for the Department of the Air Force. A rigorous process is used to ensure that end users are committed to utilize the outcomes of the STRATFI projects and any SBIR funding that is provided is required to be matched by previous or ongoing government funding.

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. Over the years CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research’s impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine’s 5000 for the second year in a row. CFD Research is an ISO9001 and AS9100 registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for services. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.