KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements
US Patent and Trademark Office
IP Webinar Series for SBIR/STTR Awardees

Understanding intellectual property (IP)—including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights—is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy. This series of seven 90-minute webinars, organized by the USPTO and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has been designed to specifically address the most common IP issues facing small businesses funded by the SBIR and STTR programs. 


Please note this webinar series is open only to small businesses engaged in either Phase 1 or Phase 2
IP Webinar for Everyone
Friday, June 19
IP basics and USPTO resources for SBIR/STTR applicants and support organizations


Not an SBIR/STTR awardee? This free 90-minute webinar covers IP basics, the USPTO resources available to small business, and the basics of the SBIR/STTR program.
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.
June 16, 2020 
online format - 3:00pm EDT
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SBIR Unplugged

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.
June 18, 2020 
online format - 4:00pm EDT
NATIONAL UPDATES

  • USPTO- apply for prioritized examination for patent applications related to COVID-19
  • Patents 4 Partnerships: a meeting place that enables patent owners who want to license their IP rights to connect with the individuals and businesses who can turn those rights into solutions
  • NASA - Innovation & Opportunity Conference (IOC) will be virtual this year and free to attend. Tentatively scheduled for week of Oct 19th.
  • DOD- SBIR 20.2 and STTR 20.B application window open June 3 through July 2, 2020
  • SBA: New SBIR.gov webpage is live. User friendly interface with content updates through Fall 2020.
  • DOE: Summer Webinar series, replaces in person events, connects DOE's latest program initiatives and partnering opportunities
  • Grants.gov What is....blog series: addresses subawards, subrecipients, block grants, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
  • SBIR Road Tour: Dates rescheduled - Midwest Oct 2020
  • SBIR/STTR Conference: Moved to Fall Conference Nov 2020

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