The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Tech Transfer (STTR) programs provide Billions of dollars in awards for research and development each year. Join LaDue Curran Kuehn and manufacturers in the region to learn how you can leverage the SBIR|STTR programs to fund innovation in your manufacturing business.  We'll discuss how the program works and explore specific manufacturing related solicitations so that you understand the scope of R&D topics being funded, the agencies that are funding them, when the solicitations are being released and the resources available to help you secure awards.

Agenda:

7:30 - 8:00 a.m.     Check-in, breakfast and networking

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.     SBIR|STTR 101

                              Understanding the Program Basics

8:45 - 9:30 a.m.     Review of Manufacturing SBIR|STTR Topics

                              Understanding what R&D the Feds are Funding

9:30 - 10:00 a.m.   Tips and Resources for Increasing Your Odds

                               Understanding How to Win

Continental breakfast will be served.