KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements

KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program Round 2019-002 NOW OPEN

Kentucky leads the way in supporting SBIR/STTR awardees. The Commonwealth will match, on a competitive basis, Phase 1 and Phase 2 federal awards received by Kentucky high-tech small businesses and those willing to become Kentucky-based businesses. Information on how to apply, when to submit, and what to expect, can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir-sttr-funding-and-match/

SBIR/STTR Technology & Commercialization Forum: A Focus on DOD Research Contract Opportunities

This full day forum will focus on strategies, tips, and requirements for actively pursuing SBIR/STTR funding, with a focus on DOD contracts. Sessions will benefit companies new to the contract process and seasoned awardees. Hear success stories from local companies, learn commercialization strategies from Universities, and get tricky accounting questions answered. September 17, 2019 8am-4pm Lexington, KY

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AIR FORCE SBIR/STTR COMING TO KY Want to know how the Air Force is disrupting the SBIR/STTR process? How to to compete in Pitch Days? The advantages of the AFWERX program? October 24, 2019

SBIR Connect SBIR Connect monthly meetings are free and 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.

SBIR Connect - Lexington SBIR Connect - Louisville SBIR Connect - Bowling Green

September 19, 2019  4:00pm - 6:00pm EST Puccini's  833 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502 September 18, 2019  4:00pm - 6:00pm EST August Moon  2269 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206  September 16, 2019  4:00pm - 6:00pm CST Steamer Southern Seafood Kitchen  801 State st, Bowling Green, KY 42101

KIIP micro-Grant The KIIP micro-Grant provides financial assistance, to SBIR/STTR companies, for activities that help companies explore new markets, identify new buyers, and prepare competitive SBIR/STTR submissions. The focus of eligible activities the grant can be used for are travel, educational/training events, and commercial research, not funded by other assistance programs. More information can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir-sttr-funding-and-match/

Kentucky Innovation Investment Program (KIIP) Webinar Series: The eight part SBIR/STTR 101 webinar series is complete View the latest topic, Making the Most of your Money: Accounting, Compliance and Follow-on Funding, presented on August 20, 2019

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Archived webinars in Series

DEFENSE TECHCONNECT SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference Oct 8-10 National Harbor, MD

SBIR Road Tour Dates/Locations SBA's national outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country's SBIR/STTR funding programs.

Federal SBIR/STTR Agency Highlights NIH Commercialization Readiness (CRP) Program is taking applications until April 6, 2022, from previous or currently funded awardees. This is possible funding to facilitate the commercialization transition for projects, and support work not typically supported through SBIR/STTR Phase II or Phase IIB awards. Department of Navy releases a set of special Navy Acceleration SBIR Topics during the pre-solicitation for the DOD FY19.3 SBIR/STTR FALL Innovation Conference Oct 8-10 2019 National Harbor, MD NIH accepting applications for I-Corps program through Oct 22, 2019. Webinar for more information on September 25, 2019 2-3pm EDT.

Questions? Contact our team sbir@kyinnovation.com

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