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SUMMARY:“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DoN
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Mr. Brian Shipley\, Director for the Department of the Navy (DoN) SBIR/STTR Program. \n  \nThe Navy SBIR is one of the largest and most active SBIR programs in the federal government\, specifically targeting technologies that address naval warfare\, maritime operations\, undersea systems\, and related defense needs. The topics are tightly aligned with real operational gaps identified by Navy and Marine Corps program offices. It’s considered one of the more attractive SBIR programs for defense-tech startups looking to eventually sell into the military market. \n  \nJoin this 1-hour webinar to learn directly from the sources what technologies they are looking for and tips for a successful submission. Following the presentation\, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenter. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\nno cost to attend\, but registration is required \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFeaturing:\nMr.Brian Shipley \nBrian Shipley is the director for the Department of the Navy (DoN) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs. In this role he oversees implementation of the programs to stimulate technological innovations\, use small business to meet Federal research and development needs\, increase private sector commercialization of federally funded research and development\, and foster and encourage minority and disadvantaged participation in\ntechnological innovation. \nMr. Shipley has over 30 years of experience working with DoN and DoD programs. He began his career in financial management providing programming and planning for DoN shipbuilding and research and development programs. In 2007\, he joined the DoD Office of Small Business Programs to provide overarching program management support to the DoD SBIR/STTR Programs. In 2013\, Mr. Shipley transitioned to the DoN SBIR/STTR Programs Office to support policy development\, program management and outreach and joined the civilian workforce in July 2020 as the DoN SBIR/STTR Commercialization Program Manager. He has been in his current role as Acting Director since May 2024. \nMr. Shipley earned a bachelor’s in marketing and management from the University of Maryland and a Master of Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University. \n  \n  \n\n  \nTraining Provided By: Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program\nThe 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. \n  \nDo 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. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n 
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SUMMARY:“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DARPA
DESCRIPTION:For small businesses seeking non-dilutive federal funding\, engaging with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is worth your time. Known for backing high-risk\, high-reward innovation\, DARPA funds transformative technologies that traditional investors often consider too early or too bold. Discover how to navigate the DARPA and its high-risk\, high-reward innovation ecosystem\, including the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, and learn about the resources provided by DARPAConnect. This webinar introduces DARPA’s unique culture and provides attendees with actionable strategies to turn breakthrough ideas into transformative national security solutions. \n  \nIf your company is building disruptive technology that would benefit the warfighter\, join this 1-hour overview of DARPA to learn about: \n  \n\nHow DARPA Works: A high-level overview of the agency’s mission\, structure\, and unique approach to innovation.\nFunding Opportunities: A deep dive into DARPA’s SBIR and STTR programs\, alongside other entry points for small businesses to engage with DARPA.\nGetting Started: Information about DARPAConnect\, DARPA’s outreach and education initiative aimed at supporting untapped innovators and breaking down barriers of entry to help new entrants and non-traditionals navigate the process and succeed.\n\n  \nThere will be Q&A with the presenter following the presentation. \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here\nno cost to attend\, but registration is required \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFeaturing:\nFeaturing Ms. Jennifer Thabet\nProgram Director\, Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) \n \nMs. Jennifer Thabet is an experienced program manager with an extensive background supporting DARPA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Enhancing the ability of the small business community to create and transition revolutionary technologies that benefit the warfighter\, federal government\, and commercial marketplace is of paramount importance in Ms. Thabet’s role of program director\, DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO). In her role\, Ms. Thabet administers the DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. She also leads and helped establish the agency’s inaugural Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA)\, DARPAConnect\, an effort designed to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space\, and educate them on how to engage and work with DARPA. \n  \nPrior to joining SBPO\, Ms. Thabet spent more than 13 years with Booz Allen Hamilton supporting DARPA and the DoD by providing program and project management for complex government contracts with a focus on project and financial management. Before her time at DARPA\, Ms. Thabet spent time as an attorney\, specializing in contract law and general litigation. Ms. Thabet holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis\, a Juris Doctorate degree from The George Washington University School of Law\, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute. \n  \n\n  \nTraining Provided By: Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program\nThe 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. \n  \nDo 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. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n 
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SUMMARY:“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NSF
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison\, Ben Schrag. Known as America’s Seed Fund\, NSF has helped startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services. Focusing on high-risk\, high-impact technologies — those that show promise but whose success hasn’t yet been validated — and each year\, they award $200 million in funding to entrepreneurs across the country. \n  \nJoin this overview of the NSF SBIR program and learn\, from the source\, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation\, there will be ample time for Q&A with the presenter. \n  \n  \nRegister Here\nno cost to attend\, but registration is required \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nFeaturing:\nBen Schrag\, PhD \nBen Schrag is the Senior Program Director for the SBIR/STTR programs. He joined the NSF as a Program Director in 2009\, leading the Advanced Materials and Instrumentation. Prior to NSF\, he was the Director of Research and Development at Micro Magnetics\, where he led a development effort to commercialize a new family of high-performance magnetic microsensor products for demanding consumer and military applications. During this time\, he also served as a visiting scientist at Brown University and as the Principal Investigator on a number of federal grants and contracts\, including NSF Phase I and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research projects and an Advanced Technology Program award from NIST. Ben received his Ph.D. in Physics from Brown University. \n  \n  \n\n  \nTraining Provided By: Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program\nThe 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. \n  \nDo 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. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n\n 
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