National SBIR/STTR Conference

Gaylord Hotel and Conference Center at Washington, DC, National Harbor

May 15-17, 2017 | Washington, DC

Co-Located with

National Innovation Summit and Showcase
TechConnet World Innovation

ABOUT THE SBIR CONFERENCE

SBIR/STTR programs are the nation's largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small business. At this conference you’ll learn how to participate and compete for funding in these two programs that encourage small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) and to commercialize your technological innovations.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Interact with government SBIR/STTR program managers and staff, industry leaders and veteran SBIR/STTR awardees to learn how to access SBIR/STTR, build partnerships, and create successful commercialization strategies. Opportunities include Roundtable discussions, 1-on-1 meetings, and Conference sessions. SBIR Conference attendees receive online access to 1-1 SBIR Meeting Site.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

National SBIR Conference Attendees have several participation options. More information to be posted soon:
>> Register to Attend the Conference
>> Innovation/SBIR Showcase
>> Pre-Conference Half-Day Workshops
>> One-on-One Meetings with SBIR Agencies
>> View 2016 Agenda


2016 SPONSOR

Lockheed Martin

Boeing

 


2016 NATIONAL SBIR/STTR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

Mark WalshMark Walsh
SBA
John Williams John Williams
SBA


Nina TandonNina Tandon
Epibone

Vinod Veedu Vinod Veedu
Oceanit

Tony Mulligan Tony Mulligan
Hydronalix
Camille Tuutti Camille Tuutti
Nextgov
Sloan Armstrong Sloan Armstrong
Dept. of Defense-MDA
Vince Garcia Vince Garcia
NOAA
Jenny Lawton Jenny Lawton
littleBits Electronics, Inc.
Ben Schrag Ben Schrag
NSF
Daniel Kim Daniel Kim
Kim & Baum, LLP
LK Kubendran LK Kubendran
NASA
Prakash Balan Prakash Balan
NSF
Kara Carpenter Kara Carpenter
Teachley
Brad Guay Brad Guay
US Army
Elissa (Lisa) Sobolewski Elissa (Lisa) Sobolewski
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Robert Vinson Robert Vinson
NIH
Mary Clague Mary Clague
NIST
Charles Cleland Charles Cleland
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Chris O'Gwin Chris O'Gwin
US Department of Energy
John Smith John Smith
Army SBIR
Rajesh MehtaRajesh Mehta
NSF
David ShahadyDavid Shahady
Air Force
Tarik SultanTarik Sultan
Sultan Ventures
Jonathan Aberman Jonathan Aberman
Forward Thinking Radio
Anthony DearthAnthony Dearth
US Department of State
Marilyn WaiteMarilyn Waite
Village Capital
Elizabeth CherneyElizabeth Cherney
US Navy
David Kenney David Kenney
Oregon BEST
Manny OliverManny Oliver
US Department of Energy
Robert KummerRobert Kummer
American Research Capital, LLC
Jim MooreJim Moore
USPTO
 

2016 National Innovation Partners - Meet and Hear From:

DoE
Department
of Energy
DoD
Department
of Defense
NIH
National Institutes
of Health
NIST
National Institute
of Standards
and Technology
Air Force
Air Force
 
Air Force SBIR/STTR
Air Force
SBIR/STTR
Army
Army
 
NAVY
Navy
 
CBD
Chemical and
Biological Defense
DARPA
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Defense Health Program
Defense Health
Program
Defense Logistics Agency
Defense Logistics Agency
DMEA
Defense
MicroElectronics
Activity (DMEA)
DTRA
Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
MDA
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
 
NGA
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
NASA
NASA
 
NSF
National Science Foundation
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
RE
Research & Engineering (ASD(R&E))
SOCOM
Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
SBA
US Small Business Administration
US Patent Office
US Patent and Trademark Office
NOAA
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
DoD IACs
Department of Defense Information Analysis Centers
CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
EPA
US Environmental Protection Agency
DOT
US Department of Transportation

SBIR Supporting Partners

SBIR Supporting Partners


2016 National Innovation Partners & Sponsors

2016 Sponsors & Partners
 

SBIR Sponsor & Host:

TechConnect