Strategic Initiatives

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See our list of current event and training opportunities below:

December

SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference 

December 3-5, 2024 (Austin, TX)

America鈥檚 Seed Fund heads to Austin, TX for the 2024 SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference. This three-day event provides a valuable opportunity to accelerate your innovation journey, so please register to join us.

Highlights:

  • Meet with and hear from America鈥檚 Seed Fund leaders and experts
  • Learn how to develop competitive proposals
  • Access available resources to support your SBIR/STTR journey

NSF/NIH SBIR Webinar

December 6th, 2024 (Online)

Join us to learn about a unique funding initiative designed to bridgethe gap between groundbreaking research and real-world application.

The NSF and NIH SBIR/STTR programs are designed to empower small businesses in transforming innovative ideas into impactful solutions for society. If you have groundbreaking concepts grounded in rigorous science and engineering, poised to revolutionize existing solutions and grow into thriving ventures, this webinar is tailored for you!

You鈥檒l have the opportunity to ask questions and, on a first-come, first-served basis, schedule a one-on-one meeting with two program directors overseeing the program鈥檚 portfolios. Whether your idea has the potential to become a transformative product or a service that addresses critical challenges, we鈥檙e eager to help you bring your vision to life. Join us to discover how to turn your research into meaningful impact.

January 2025

 

February 2025

2025 Virtual Road Tour 

February 11-13, 2025 (Online)

The U.S. Small Business Administration is thrilled to announce that will take place February 11-13, 2025 and serves as the official kick off for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Road Tour Program. This free online event connects entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to , the country鈥檚 largest source of early-stage funding.