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JUNE 17-19, 2024 |
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JUNE 17-19, 2024 |
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Back to Top ↑Sessions | ||
Monday June 17 | ||
| 7:00 | Registration | |
| 8:00 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | |
| 10:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:30 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: SBIR 101 | |
| 11:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Agency Reverse Pitches | |
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:00 | TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens | |
| 1:30 | SBIR: Inside the Head of an Evaluator | |
| 1:30 | SBIR: Navigating Agency Differences | |
| 2:45 | SBIR: Finding Help and Support | |
| 2:45 | SBIR: Get to Know NSF SBIR | |
| 3:30 | SBIR: Spotlight NIH SBIR | |
| 3:30 | SBIR: Executing My Award | |
| 4:00 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00) | |
| 4:00 | SBIR/STTR Pavilion | |
Tuesday June 18 | ||
| 7:00 | Registration | |
| 8:00 | TechConnect Keynote Program | |
| 9:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 9:15 | SBIR: Spotlight on DOE | |
| 9:15 | SBIR: DoD Success Stories | |
| 10:30 | SBIR: NSF Project Pitch Process | |
| 10:30 | SBIR: DoD Evaluator and TPOC Panel | |
| 10:30 | SBIR: Commercialization | |
| 10:30 | SBIR: Phase III | |
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 12:00 | TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens | |
| 1:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | |
| 1:00 | SBIR: Working with Defense Primes | |
| 2:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | |
| 2:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | |
Program | ||
Monday June 17 | ||
| 7:00 | Registration | Convention Center Pre-Function |
| 8:00 | TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes | Maryland C |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US | ||
| 8:00 | Welcome to TechConnect M. Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US | |
| 8:05 | TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation D. Yablon, J. Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US | |
| 8:15 | MXenes – 2D Building Blocks for the Future Technology Y. Gogotsi, Drexel University, US | |
| 8:40 | Scalable Production of Hierarchical Carbon-Based Aerogel Materials for Filtration Applications C. Arnold, Princeton University, US | |
| 9:15 | SBIR/STTR Keynote Panel: Investment, Innovation, & Strategic Capital for Critical Technologies | |
| 10:00 | Coffee Break | Convention Center Pre-Function |
| 10:30 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: SBIR 101 | Maryland A |
| E. Page-Littleford, SBA, US | ||
| 11:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit: Agency Reverse Pitches | Maryland A |
| EPA A. Richards, EPA, US | ||
| ED E. Metz, ED, US | ||
| NIST J. Colucci, NIST, US | ||
| NOAA D. Parks, NOAA, US | ||
| DOT D. Shaffer, DOT, US | ||
| USDA T. Neville, USDA, US | ||
| DHS C. Benesh, DHS, US | ||
| NASA K. Woodman, NASA, US | ||
| DOE E. Chant, DOE, US | ||
| HHS S. Fertig, HHS, US | ||
| NSF L. Portnoy, NSF, US | ||
| DoD G. Sims, DoD, US | ||
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | On own |
| 12:00 | TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens | Expo Hall BC |
| 1:30 | SBIR: Inside the Head of an Evaluator | Maryland 1-2 |
| Learn key insights on the criteria used to evaluate SBIR/STTR proposals. | ||
| Moderator E. Hawkes, SBA, US | ||
| A. Richards, EPA, US | ||
| D. Parks, NOAA, US | ||
| M. Coffman, USDA, US | ||
| E. Chant, DOE, US | ||
| 1:30 | SBIR: Navigating Agency Differences | Maryland A |
| An inside look into the world of SBIR/STTR. You should leave with an understanding of how to figure out which agency is right for you and concrete next steps. | ||
| Moderator N. Kamei, SBA, US | ||
| S. Fertig, HHS, US | ||
| D. Lang, DHS, US | ||
| G. Sims, DoD, US | ||
| J. Gray, NIST, US | ||
| 2:45 | SBIR: Finding Help and Support | Maryland 1-2 |
| This panel will highlight the types of support available for applicants on their SBIR journey | ||
| K. Covey, FAST, US | ||
| TBA, USPTO, US | ||
| R. Shuman, I-Corps (NSF), US | ||
| R. Uba, MBDA, US | ||
| 2:45 | SBIR: Get to Know NSF SBIR | Maryland A |
| This is your chance to get to know the NSF SBIR Program more fully. Hear from four NSF SBIR Program Directors about what they look for in an applicant/application. | ||
| Moderator N. Kamei, SBA, US | ||
| B. Schrag, NSF, US | ||
| P. Atherton, NSF, US | ||
| H. Ahn, NSF, US | ||
| L. Portnoy, NSF, US | ||
| 3:30 | SBIR: Spotlight NIH SBIR | Maryland 1-2 |
| Take a deeper dive into the many facets of the NIH SBIR/STTR Program. You will gain an understanding of "What is an NIH IC?", "What are Specific Aims?", "What is a good impact score?", and so much more. | ||
| Moderator S. Fertig, HHS, US | ||
| E. Billingslea, NIGMS, US | ||
| M. Rajagopal, NIH, US | ||
| K. Ashmont, NIH, US | ||
| 3:30 | SBIR: Executing My Award | Maryland A |
| Leave with an understanding of what needs to be done during Phase I to comply with grants/contracts and to put your organization in the best position for Phase II. | ||
| Moderator E. Garland, Eva Garland Consulting, US | ||
| E. Blatt, Scale Firm, US | ||
| B. LaCroix, Jameson & Company, US | ||
| 4:00 | TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00) | Expo Hall BC |
| 4:00 | SBIR/STTR Pavilion | Expo Hall BC |
| EPA | ||
| ED | ||
| NIST | ||
| NOAA | ||
| DOT | ||
| USDA | ||
| DHS | ||
| NASA | ||
| DOE | ||
| HHS | ||
| NSF | ||
| DoD | ||
| Army | ||
| DMEA | ||
| DARPA | ||
| DHA | ||
| Navy | ||
| AFWERX | ||
| MBDA | ||
| SBA | ||
Tuesday June 18 | ||
| 7:00 | Registration | Convention Center Pre-Function |
| 8:00 | TechConnect Keynote Program | Maryland C |
| Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US | ||
| 8:00 | Advanced Manufacturing in Space - Catalyst Consortium Launch M. Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US | |
| 8:15 | Commercial Space Office (COMSO) J. Leader, U.S. Space Force, US | |
| 8:35 | In-Space Manufacturing as a Profitable and Investable Business R. Roettgen, E2MC Ventures, CH | |
| 9:00 | Coffee Break | Convention Center Pre-Function |
| 9:15 | SBIR: Spotlight on DOE | Maryland 1-2 |
| Hear directly from DOE Program Managers about formulating SBIR/STTR topics and selecting meritorious applications for award. Topics: Responsive grant applications, engaging with the DOE at various times and more. | ||
| Moderator E. Chant, DOE, US | ||
| M. Shinn, NP, US | ||
| E. Burrows, DOE, US | ||
| 9:15 | SBIR: DoD Success Stories | Maryland A |
| The $2 billion DoD SBIR Program encompasses 14 components. Hear directly from agency Directors about their organizations and learn how SBIR/STTR is part of your daily life (and you don’t even know it). | ||
| Moderator G. Sims, DoD, US | ||
| T. Temple, Army, US | ||
| D. Carroll, AFWERX, US | ||
| J. Thabet, DARPA, US | ||
| TBD, US Navy, US | ||
| 10:30 | SBIR: NSF Project Pitch Process | Maryland 1-2 |
| The Project Pitch Process is unique to the NSF SBIR Program. Learn the elements of a successful project pitch. | ||
| B. Schrag, NSF, US | ||
| 10:30 | SBIR: DoD Evaluator and TPOC Panel | Maryland A |
| Hear directly from the people writing SBIR/STTR topics and evaluating the proposals. Topics: keys to a successful proposal, what you should know about TRLs and MRLs, and so much more. | ||
| Moderator C. Gibney, DHA, US | ||
| D. Cassenti (Invited), Army, US | ||
| A. Franke (Invited), AF, US | ||
| L. Branthoover, Navy, US | ||
| A. Roots (Invited), CBD, US | ||
| 10:30 | SBIR: Commercialization | Maryland 1-2 |
| Learn about programs that can support your transition to development and production. Learn what you can do to better position yourself for assistance. | ||
| D. Bohanan (Invited), DoD, US | ||
| C. Rabke, DOE, US | ||
| C. Sasiela (Invited), NIH, US | ||
| 10:30 | SBIR: Phase III | Maryland A |
| Learn the keys to a successful SBIR/STTR journey and Phase III success. | ||
| Moderator M. Williams, DoD, US | ||
| A. Grijalva, SpaceWERX, US | ||
| B. Shipley, Navy, US | ||
| C. Wright (Invited), MDA, US | ||
| J. Kessler, NASA, US | ||
| 12:00 | Lunch Break | On own |
| 12:00 | TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens | Expo Hall BC |
| 1:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | Maryland 1-2 |
| 1:00 | SBIR: Working with Defense Primes | Maryland A |
| Gain insight into the role major primes play in acquisition programs and how R&D from other businesses transitions into those programs. | ||
| Moderator M. Williams, DoD, US | ||
| 2:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | Maryland 1-2 |
| 2:00 | SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit | Maryland A |
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