Bedrock includes Airmen skilled in coding, application development, and automation tools. From building custom software applications to streamlining workflows in Excel and other data platforms, these digital solutions help units work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
As Dover’s Phoenix Spark hub, Bedrock connects to the larger Air Force innovation network (AFWERX). This allows local projects to scale across the Air Force and enables collaboration with commercial innovators, startups, and labs nationwide.
Works with the University of Delaware, Delaware’s Department of Technology & Information, and private industry to bring cutting-edge knowledge and resources into the innovation ecosystem. These partnerships expand what Airmen can accomplish locally.
Bedrock doesn’t just create ideas—it helps transition them into operational reality. With mentorship, technical expertise, and project infrastructure, ideas move through prototyping, testing, and eventual deployment to the field.
Airmen can submit their ideas, receive feedback, and track progress. This system ensures transparency, encourages participation, and keeps innovation flowing from the ground up.
Dedicated to identifying and implementing innovations that save resources. For example, Airmen developed a traffic gate lighting system that cut costs from $123,000 to under $3,000. These initiatives drive efficiency and fiscal responsibility across the base.
A flexible area within Bedrock to host workshops, hackathons, ideation sessions, and presentations. Encourages rapid problem-solving by bringing together multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.
Provides Airmen with the ability to record podcasts, videos, and other multimedia products. Used for leadership messages, training content, and outreach to both internal teams and the broader community.
An immersive training environment that leverages VR to simulate complex scenarios for Airmen. Reduces training costs, increases retention, and allows for safe rehearsal of high-risk or high-skill tasks before real-world execution.
Equipped with additive manufacturing tools to quickly design, model, and produce custom parts. Past successes include PPE face shields, touchless door handles, and aircraft maintenance tools—all produced in-house to save time and costs.