2nd Annual Spark @ The Max

April 7, 2023

PITCH COMPETITION EVENT DATE: APRIL 7, 2023

42D AIR BASE WING, In collaboration with MGMWERX and Alabama Power, is now accepting submissions for the 42d Air Base Wing’s annual pitch competition, SPARK at The Max!

THE 42D AIR BASE WING is looking to INVEST in AIRMEN and GUARDIAN creativity and problem-solving ideas!

This spark-tank style event is your chance to get ideas in front of wing leadership and possibly pitch your idea at the live event on April 7th, 2023 from 11am – 2pm!

CLICK BELOW TO RSVP FOR THE PITCH EVENT

SUBMISSSIONS CLOSED: MARCH 7, 2023

THE CHALLLENGE

42D AIR BASE WING is looking for innovative solutions to the perennial statement,

“IF I HAD THE RESOURCES, I’D CHANGE THIS…”

This competition is to enable Commanders to invest in Airmen creativity & problem-solving ideas that fit into at least one of the following 4 criteria:

  • INCREASE READINESS

  • RECOVER AIRMEN’S TIME

  • REDUCE COST

  • ENHANCE THE LETHALITY OF THE FORCE

TO PARTICIPATE

Innovation ideas must be submitted through the submission form at www.mgmwerx.org/events/spark2

BEFORE MARCH 6, MIDNIGHT

THE GUIDELINES

  • All submissions must benefit the 42d Air Bas Wing
  • Competition is only open to Airmen, Guardians, and Civilians from Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter Annex and Air University
  • If the submission needs any type of beta testing, that must be completed at Maxwell Air Force Base

THE PRIZE

Select submissions will receive funds to take ideas from thought to reality. Of those selected for funding, some will be asked to present their ideas at the live event on April 7, 2023.