The SBIR Road Tour is coming to Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 8 am - 5 pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center to convey the non-dilutive, technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

On August 14, individual program managers from 17 participating agencies representing over $3 billion in early stage funding will participate in a one day event alongside technology entrepreneurs and state innovation ecosystem members.

If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small technology firm, don’t miss this opportunity. 

Reserve Your One-on-One Meeting with SBIR/STTR Program Managers from:

  • Department of Defense - Navy
  • Department of Defense - Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Department of Defense - Air Force (USAF)
  • Department of Defense - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
  • Department of Defense - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
  • Department of Defense - U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
  • Department of Defense - Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCOR)
  • Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA - APHIS)
  • Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
  • Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC)
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Other Agenda Highlights Include:

  • Learn how to access local and state resources available to innovators, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs
  • America’s Seed Fund – SBIR/STTR Overview
  • Reverse Pitches – 5 Minute Agency Elevator Pitch 
  • Engaging panel sessions: Inside the Head of an Evaluator: Common Mistakes; Flexible Funding Opportunities: The Granting Agencies; Surprising Opportunities with DoD and NASA; New Mexico's Small Business Assistance Ecosystem; SBIR Success Stories from New Mexico Innovators
  • Rapid Fire Pitches from New Mexico Accelerators and Assistance Organizations
  • Networking for Company Growth and Development

The Albuquerque SBIR Road Tour stop is hosted by:

NM FAST at Arrowhead Center

Learn more about the event by visiting www.sbirroadtour.com or register HERE

Take advantage of Early Bird registration and register before June 30th!

Early Bird registration: $35

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