featuring
DoD, NASA, USDA, DOE and NSF
Dec 4, 2017 / 9 am – 4:30 pm / RTP, NC
EARLY BIRD RATE
$85/person
through Nov. 10th
LATE REGISTRATION:
$125/person after 5:00 pm Nov. 10th
If you have questions, contact John Ujvari at sbir@sbtdc.org.
SPONSORS 
The 2017 SBIR/STTR Symposium takes a deep dive into the SBIR/STTR funding opportunities that are less current in North Carolina. Invited are agency representatives from DoD (Chem Bio, DARPA, Army), NASA, USDA, DOE and NSF, each will discuss their SBIR/STTR funding mechanisms in detail.
Whether you are new to the SBIR program or are a seasoned awardee, this symposium will provide updates on many existing opportunities that may suit your projects.
One-on-one meetings will be available with agency reps throughout the day to address specific questions you have.
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Save $40 on Registration!
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| Register before Nov. 10 and pay only $85 Registration includes snacks, beverages and lunch |
SYMPOSIUM HIGHLiGHTS
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Engage with SBIR/STTR Federal Agency Representatives at one-on-one meetings
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Discover funding opportunities at agencies that you may not have considered
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Learn from fellow SBIR awardees
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Network with fellow hi tech companies seeking SBIR funding
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Understand the fundamental differences between grant and contract agencies
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Recognize the importance of your intellectual property
Location
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RTP Foundation →
12 Davis Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
AGENDA
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8:30 am –
9:00 am
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Registration and Networking
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9:00 am –
9:20 am |
SBIR Intro – Grants vs Contracts, etc
Updates on SBIR and STTR historically in NC
John Hardin |
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9:20 am –
10:30 am
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Agency Overviews
Moderator: Mike Carnes
Panelists: Larry Pollack, DoD, ChemBio Susan Nichols, DARPA Nicole Fox, ARO Commander Hu |
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10:30 am –
10:45 am |
Break
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10:45 am –
Noon |
Agency Overviews
Moderator: Chris Veal Panelists: Keith Woodman, NASA Ramsey Smith, NASA (tech infusion manager) S. Dockum, USDA DOE – TDB |
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Noon –
1:15 pm |
LUNCH – Guest Speakers
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1:15 pm –
2:00 pm |
Patent and market landscaping analysis
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2:00 pm –
2:45 pm |
Client success who have diversified their agency portfolio
Panel session of clients that started with one funding agency and then found additional interest at other agencies
Michael Jay – example of NIH and DoD funding. Epicypher (Genetics)
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2:45 pm –
3:00 pm |
Break
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| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
The commercialization transition process at NASA, DOE, USDA and DoD Moderator: Rebecca Barbour Panelists: Agency Reps |
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4:00 pm
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Wrap-up
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Speakers/Panelists
Coming Soon
