From May 15 - 18, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will host the 2nd America’s Seed Fund Week. This series of virtual events connects startups and small businesses working on advanced technologies to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – America’s Seed Fund.
What is America’s Seed Fund? Underpinned by the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund serves as a springboard by providing over $4 billion each year in funding to early-stage startups and small businesses as innovators take their technology from R&D through to commercialization.
Why attend?
Hear from successful America’s Seed Fund-supported businesses at Startup Expo 2023
Learn America’s Seed Fund basics
Gain comprehensive understanding of evaluation processes
Engage with Federal Agencies during open house conversations
Leave with specific ways on how to start your America’s Seed Fund journey
All Entrepreneurs Are Welcome
The SBA is committed to building an inclusive innovation ecosystem and America’s Seed Fund Week 2023 will set the stage for an inclusive learning experience, welcoming attendees to deepen their understanding of the program and its competitive funding opportunities.
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Small Business SBIR Data Rights Webinar with David Metzger and Thomas Hill on June 14, 2023
Each year we normally offer a webinar on Intellectual Property for SBIR candidates in June which includes a discussion on SBIR Data Rights. This year, we encourage you to participate in this webinar offered by the Department of Defense SBIR program on SBIR Data Rights.
Why? Because you will have the opportunity to hear directly from David Metzger, one of the early designers and writers of the Small Business Innovation Research Act and Policy Directive. If you are considering applying to SBIR/STTR, have been awarded one or more awards, or you work with small businesses and would like to understand more about the SBIR Data Rights, attend this webinar. Register here.
Current and Upcoming SBIR/STTR Solicitations
Dates are subject to change. Please refer to each agency site for up-to-date information and reach out to MTIP to work with expert SBIR consultants (at no cost to you).
The USDA 2023 SBIR/STTR Phase I RFA will be released in July. Check out their Topic Areas here. If you are planning to submit to USDA this year, join our USDA SBIR Proposal Lab scheduled to start in August to learn from MTIP experts and fellow tech founders. Reach out to Ann to learn more and stay tuned for more details about how to join this cohort.
To schedule no-cost consulting and proposal reviews from MTIP SBIR experts, contact MTIP today at TechLinkSBIR@montana.edu!
Visit the new beta site for the America's Seed Fund at https://beta.www.sbir.gov.
Make sure your registrations are in order! SAM.gov is required for all SBIR or STTR applications. Start early! Your regional Montana PTAC advisor can help! Find yours here.
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