KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements

 KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Round 2020-001
Updated KY SBIR/STTR Matching Funds Program guidelines are available online. The Matching Funds Round 2020-001 solicitation window will open April 1, 2020. The window to receive applications will be open for 8 weeks and will close May 27, 2020. Updated guidelines, program application and application instructions will be posted online during the open solicitation window.

Information on how to apply, when to submit, and what to expect, can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir The Matching Funds application and instructions will be posted online April 1, 2020. All submissions must use the updated application form available online.
Funding Innovative Research
SBIR 101 Seminar

KY Innovation and KYPTAC are partnering to provide an SBIR/STTR 101 seminar to introduce the program to potential individuals and companies that may have an interest in the program and would like to learn more. This presentation is designed for those new to SBIR/STTR and those unfamiliar with the program, but may be seeking funding opportunities for innovative research. The seminar will be held in different cities across the state, each month.
March Seminar- Louisville
March 23, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Story Louisville
 900 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40206
SBIR Unplugged

SBIR Unplugged, 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.
March 19, 2020 
Puccini's - 4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
 833 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502
Federal SBIR/STTR Agency Highlights

NIH
Submission Deadline approaching- April 6th, 2020
This is NIH's SBIR annual conference, not only will NIH and SBA be attending, but agencies including DOD, CDC, USDA, DOC and USPTO.

NSF
Webinar topics in March https://seedfund.nsf.gov/events/

Air Force

USDA

SBA SBIR Road Tour
Each SBIR Road Tour stop, hosted by a local organization, will provide attendees 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. Dates & Locations

SBIR/STTR Spring Conference
Companies will have access to federal agency representatives at a pavilion in the Expo Hall. Specific one-on-ones will not be held. SBA will assist in facilitating connections.
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Questions?
Contact our team sbir@kyinnovation.com
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