KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements
NSF- Start your project pitch
Webinar

In this webinar, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started .  

This Friday, July 10th, 2020 2:00pm EDT

USDA- SBIR Workshop
Ideas that Grow

USDA is hosting a workshop to introduce the exciting opportunities offered by the USDA Small Business
Innovation Research (SBIR) program. These competitive, grants provide the opportunity to conduct research and explore the development of new technologies, services, and products.
Topics included: Forests and Related Resources, Plant Production and Protection -
Biology, Animal Production and Protection, Air, Water and Soils, Food Science and Nutrition, Rural Development, Aquaculture, Biofuels and Biobased Products, Small and Mid-Size Farms, Plant Production and Protection - Engineering
Same Workshop offered three times: https://usdasbir.com/workshop/
July 14th, 15th or 16th
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.
July 23, 2020 
online format - 3:00pm EDT
Register below to receive the event zoom link
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.
July 16, 2020 
online format - 4:00pm EDT
Ideal for startups and early-stage companies or established
businesses looking to launch a new product, our intensive
10-week program will help you move from concept to
execution. At the end of LaunchIt, participants will have
a validated, de-risked launch strategy, confident that their
product is something customers will pay for!
Deadline August 18th. More Info on LaunchIt
Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Or had an idea, but didn't know where to begin? The Entrepreneurs Bootcamp is the best starting point for you. The program runs for 14-weeks (once a week virtually), each Thursday from 5-7pm, beginning August 20th. 
Deadline August 17th.
NATIONAL UPDATES

SBIR Road Tour goes to Virtual Format - Now virtual weeks with Agency Program Managers giving updates and one-on-one scheduling.


NASA Innovation Opportunity Conference (virtual): Week of Oct 19th

HHS SBIR Conference: mid-October 2020

SBIR/STTR Conference: Moved to Fall Conference Nov 2020
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