For entrepreneurs pursuing a DoD SBIR, connecting with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) federal officers provides direct insight into real mission needs. These officers understand the operational challenges, performance requirements, and transition pathways that shape successful SBIR awards.

Join this 1-hour overview and learn from the source how CBRND can help align your innovative technology with high-priority defense problems, strengthen proposal relevance, and design solutions that are more likely to move beyond Phase I into real-world DoD adoption.

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no cost to attend, but registration is required

Featuring:

Sara J. Holditch, PhD

Sara J. Holditch is a distinguished senior advisor supporting the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense portfolio at the nexus of defense innovation and industry collaboration. With over 20 years’ experience in biotechnology, Sara’s career spans academia, industry, and defense sectors. Committed to creative solutions for long standing challenges, Sara evaluates, integrates, facilitates and accelerates solutions development from concept to adoption for national defense applications. Sara holds a Doctorate in Virology and Gene Therapy and Undergraduate degree in Microbiology.

Mr. Reid Peirce

Mr. Peirce supports the S&T portfolio for transition into systems and platforms that defend the Joint Force against CBRN threats. He provides analysis and support to enable effective and efficient oversight and strategic planning. He also provides coordination and oversight for ODASW(CBRND) interests and initiatives with industry and innovation by driving engagements, developing analysis, and strategic planning.

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.