AF CyberWorx is the Air Force’s leading problem-solving hub. We focus on solving problems using Human-Centered Design, accelerating Minimum Viable Products, and delivering solutions focused on the user's need. Our goal is to make our warfighters highly effective in their missions by accelerating optimized solutions. AF CyberWorx improves Air Force and DoD capabilities side-by-side with government subject matter experts, elite industry partners, and the brightest professionals from academia. Together, we solve the toughest problems by maturing concepts and ideas into Minimum Viable Products while keeping User Experience at the forefront. Our Mission: Rapidly prototype solutions to DoD/Air Force problems by identifying and focusing on user needs. Our Vision: Instill a culture of continuous problem solving and improvement by putting the user at the forefront of every AF initiative. Lines of Effort: LOE 1: Problem Solving Using Human-Centered Design and developing Minimum Viable Products - Delivering effective, leading-edge solutions while putting the users' needs at the forefront. - Developing MVPs to make sure users get what they want. LOE 2: Technology Forecasting and Experimentation - We look 2 to 3 "ridgelines" out to discover emerging technology that will anticipate and solve future challenges before they become problems. - We will experiment with emerging technology early to ensure the AF is ready to integrate the capability when viable. LOE 3: Human-Centered design Education and Training - We educate and train Airmen and Cadets to apply Human-Centered Design methodologies and User Experience techniques to solve real-world operational challenges. - We mentor Cadets with their capstone projects, ensuring they correctly identify the problem and help them develop solutions focused on user needs. AF CyberWorx was established in August 2016 by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Mark A. Walsh III.