KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements
SBIR/STTR Accounting Webinar
SBIR/STTR Accounting Best Practices. A focus on pre-award and post-award practices. Discover what you should do before you apply and what you need to do once you receive an award. Webinar is intended for companies and entrepreneurs interested in applying for funding and companies already awarded SBIR/STTR funding. Content provided by DeSalvo & Company.
October 27, 2020 
1:00pm EDT
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SBIR Unplugged meetings are open to the public. The meetings are intended for networking, latest updates on SBIR/STTR programs, and include a Q&A. Whether you are new to SBIR/STTR or an experienced awardee, the meetings are to help expand your knowledge and improve involvement within the program.
September 24, 2020 
online format - 4:00pm EDT
SBIR 101 Virtual Format

What is SBIR/STTR? SBIR 101 Virtual Format combines a live webinar presentation with a Q&A session. This program is designed for companies exploring the possibility of seeking SBIR/STTR funding and companies new to the process. Every year, the federal government sets aside more than $3 billion in appropriated funds to support research, development and commercialization of new innovations. Many Kentucky companies could be well positioned to compete for this funding. This webinar will be provided monthly in a virtual format.
September 29, 2020 
online format - 3:00pm EDT
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SBIR VIRTUAL WEEK- South East Region

The 2020 SBIR Weeks are virtual events and part of a national outreach efforts connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early stage funding – the SBIR/STTR programs. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs provide over $3.7 billion in funding to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas.
Each virtual event, hosted by a local organization, will provide registrants with an opportunity to hear directly from the participating federal agency program managers that administer over 5,500 new awards annually and to meet one-on-one with program decision makers.

Southeast Region September 14-18: https://www.sbirroadtour.com/dates/2020-southeast/

Midwest Region October 19-23: https://www.sbirroadtour.com/dates/2020-midwest/



NATIONAL UPDATES


NIH- Omnibus Solicitations due September 8 (and January 5, 2021 & April 5, 2021)

DOE- new funding topics released - no longer postponed

AirForce- Pre-release BAA- 20.3 & 20.C Opens September 23, 2020- Closes October 22, 2020

USDA- Solicitations, Phase I, due Oct 22, 2020


NASA Innovation Opportunity Conference (virtual): Oct 20-22, Registration opens in September

SBIR/STTR Conference: Virtual Fall Conference Format Nov 17-19 2020 Defense TechConnect, Techconnect Business, and SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference are now Virtual.


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