Engage AFRICOM on Vulcan is the digital front door to U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) for tech developers across industry and academia. As part of the Vulcan ecosystem, you’ll have continuous access to a broad network of forces and interagency partners across the national security enterprise.

Submitting through Engage AFRICOM is simple, open, and readily accessible. Whether you’re a startup, established company, or research institution, you can present your technology directly to USAFRICOM — with no barriers to entry.

All submissions go through a deliberate review process designed to:

• Identify technologies relevant to mission needs and assess their potential for further action.
• Efficiently vet capabilities and refer promising solutions to the appropriate Directorates or Components.
• Provide meaningful feedback to technology developers to help improve and align solutions with mission priorities.
• Enable ongoing engagement across Vulcan’s connected ecosystem, including interagency and international partners, to strengthen collaboration and accelerate impact for the warfighter.

The Engage AFRICOM process is committed to identifying relevant solutions that can be properly and deliberately referred to the available pathways listed below. Join the Vulcan ecosystem and consider submitting to Engage AFRICOM if you have a solution that addresses mission needs or interests.

Assessment 

AFRICOM uses a tiered process to assess all submissions for relevance.

• If your capability is deemed relevant, it may move on to further assessment or experimentation.
• If it is not relevant, it will not proceed.
• All submissions will receive feedback.

Submission Process

1. Prepare: Review AFRICOM's areas of interest and gather your unclassified technical information.
2. Register: Create an account on the Vulcan platform.
3. Submit: Log in to Vulcan and complete a 'Scout Card' with the following details:
   • Capability description and what makes it unique
   • Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
   • Technical specifications
   • Points of contact
4. Answer: Respond concisely to a series of questions designed to assess your capability's relevance.

Submission Content

Do Submit:

• Visual illustrations
• Video links
• Attachments specified in the form

Do NOT Submit:

• Marketing materials
• Company background
• Organization charts or staff biographies 
• Materials with AFRICOM branding

Engage AFRICOM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How long does the process take?

After completeness review, submissions are forwarded to applicable USAFRICOM personnel for relevance assessment. Responses typically take 30–45 days, with additional time possible due to availability, holidays, or other circumstances.

Who sees my submission?

Submissions are reviewed by authorized USAFRICOM personnel primarily at Headquarters in Kelley Barracks, Germany. Support contractors may assist but are not authorized to disseminate your information.

What is the preferred capability paper format?

There is no preferred format. Focus on technical substance rather than company history or organizational detail.

Will I be contacted?

Status and feedback are provided via the submission link. Email contact may occur when necessary.

Does this process guarantee a meeting or contract?

No. Engage AFRICOM is for market research purposes only and does not imply commitment.

Is funding associated with Engage AFRICOM?

No funding is associated with this process.

What is the best way to contact Engage AFRICOM?

africom.stuttgart.acj80.mesg.j804-sci-tech-innovation-branch-mba@mail.mil

Is there an open submission period?

Submissions are accepted daily with no open or closed periods.

How is proprietary information protected?

Documents are safeguarded according to dissemination control markings and applicable legal guidance.