Join us for a special edition of From the Sources’ Mouth focused on the future of the SBIR, STTR, and FAST programs. With these vital federal innovation programs set to expire on September 30, 2025, this session will dive into the reauthorization process currently underway in Congress.

Hear directly from former SBA Director John Williams and BBCetc Executive Consultant & Co-owner Jerry Hollister, who are leading a national effort to secure reauthorization. Get the latest updates straight from D.C., learn what’s at stake, and discover how you can play a role in shaping the outcome.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to stay informed and get involved in preserving America’s innovation pipeline.

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Featuring: John Williams

John Williams led the SBA Office of Innovation & Technology from 2014 to 2023, the office responsible for overseeing the SBIR/STTR programs. He previously served in the Navy SBIR/STTR program office for over 27 years. He has testified numerous times before Congress on the effectiveness of the SBIR/STTR programs and has helped drive multiple reauthorization efforts through his nearly 40 years of federal service.

He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Small Business Innovation Research Consortium (SBIRC), a non-profit membership organization that supports the SBIR/STTR community.

Training Provided By: Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program
The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with costs covered in whole or in part by the state. The program is funded by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and managed by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting.

Do you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc.

Funds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy.