2024 SBIR/STTR Program

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	Monday June 17
7:00	Registration
8:30	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
2:30	SBIR: Finding Help and Support
2:30	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 Reception
	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
10:15	SBIR: NSF Project Pitch Process
10:15	SBIR: DoD Evaluator and TPOC Panel
11:15	SBIR: Commercialization
11:15	SBIR: Phase III
12:00	Lunch Break
12:00	TechConnect World, SBIR/STTR Pavilion, and EPA P3 Exhibit Hall Opens
1:30	DoD - Critical Technologies and SBIR
2:30	SBIR: Working with Defense Primes

Program
	Monday June 17

7:00	Registration	Convention Center Pre-Function

8:30	TechConnect World Innovation Conference - Plenary Keynotes	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, Dalia Yablon, Matthew Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
	TechConnect Overview: Connecting Research, Accelerating Innovation M. Laudon, J. Rocha, D. Yablon, TechConnect ATI, US
	Durable, Affordable and Scalable Carbon Removal using the Engineered Storage of Biomass H. Murnen, Graphyte, Inc., US
	Scalable Production of Hierarchical Carbon-Based Aerogel Materials for Filtration Applications C. Arnold, Princeton University, US
	How SBA is Enabling the Future D. Syed, U.S. Small Business Administration, US

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-Ríos, NIST, 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
	J. Thabet, DARPA, 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

2:30	SBIR: Finding Help and Support	Maryland 1-2
	This panel will highlight the types of support available for applicants on their SBIR journey
	E. Hawkes, SBA, US
	K. Covey, North Carolina FAST, US
	C. Guttierez, USPTO, US
	R. Shuman, I-Corps (NSF), US
	H. McClendon, FAST, US

2:30	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
	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
	E. Poppe, Cherry Bekaert, US
	B. Smith, US Navy, US

4:00	TechConnect Innovation Showcase Reception, Poster Session I (4:00 - 6:00)	Expo Hall BC

4:00	SBIR/STTR Pavilion Reception	Expo Hall BC
	EPA
	ED
	NIST
	NOAA
	DOT
	USDA
	DHS
	NASA
	DOE
	HHS
	NSF
	DoD
	Army
	DMEA
	DARPA
	DHA
	Navy
	AFWERX
	SBA
	CDC
	NAVSEA
	USPTO
	MDA
	I-Corps
	SBIR
	SBA ONO
	Tuesday June 18

7:00	Registration	Convention Center Pre-Function

8:00	TechConnect Keynote Program	Maryland C
	Session chair: Jennifer Rocha, TechConnect ATI, US
	SBA Growth Accelerator Competition B. Sickler, Office of Investment & Innovation, U.S. Small Business Administration, US
	Advanced Manufacturing in Space - Catalyst Community Launch M. Laudon, TechConnect ATI, US
	ATI Catalyzing National Innovation P. Dudley, Advanced Technology International (ATI), US
	Commercial Space Office (COMSO) and the recently signed DoD and USSF Commercial Space Strategies J. Leader, U.S. Space Force, US
	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
	D. McCoskey, DOE, US
	T. Christoffel, 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
	B. Shipley, US Navy, US

10:15	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

10:15	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, Army, US
	A. Franke, AFWERX, US
	L. Branthoover, Navy, US
	A. Roots, CBD, US

11:15	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.
	J. Servo, Dawnbreaker, US
	D. Bohanan, DoD, US
	C. Rabke, DOE, US
	C. Sasiela, NIH, US
	R. Simpson, TechOpp, US

11:15	SBIR: Phase III	Maryland A
	Learn the keys to a successful SBIR/STTR journey and Phase III success.
	Moderator M. Williams, DoD, US
	V. Pande, AFWERX, US
	B. Shipley, Navy, US
	C. Wright, 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

1:30	DoD - Critical Technologies and SBIR	Maryland A
	Hear directly from Principal Directors about their critical technology areas, how they have already leveraged SBIR/STTR, and how best to engage going forward.
	moderator J. Pamulapati, OUSD, US
	B. Pimentel, Warfighter Engagement, US
	D. Shenoy, Microelectronics, US
	J. Kim, OASD (S&T), US
	P. Emanuel, US Army, US
	K. Bunch, OUSD R&E, US

2:30	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
	A. Carroll, Raytheon Technologies, US
	P. Staszak, Boeing, US
	T. Reid, Northrop Grumman, US
	C. Owens, Lockheed Martin, US

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2024 SBIR/STTR Program

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Monday June 17

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