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Strategic Initiatives Newsletter

See our list of current event and training opportunities below:

May

Save the Date: Regional Workshop in Wichita, Kansas 

September 10-12, 2024

Join your BBR peers from across the country in Wichita September 10-12, 2024 for an information filled event hosted by the South Kansas Coalition! Reach out to Pearl Sullivan (psullivan@rti.org, 404-617-8482) with any questions and stay tuned for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

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June

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Introduction to Small Business Funding at the USDA 

June 6, 2024

Each year, the USDA awards in excess of $40 million to small businesses that are developing innovative technologies. Join the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) experts to learn more about these funding opportunities for U.S. entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Learn How to Write a Strong USDA SBIR/STTR Application

June 27, 2024

Each year, the USDA awards in excess of $40 million to small businesses that are developing innovative technologies. Join the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) experts to learn more about the application process so that you can write a strong USDA SBIR/STTR Application.

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July

 

August

SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinar

August 19, 2024 8:30am - 12:30pm

Do you have technology that can address a unique U.S. Department of Defense challenge?


Join us for this virtual training presented by Jim Greenwood of Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. This training will provide an SBIR/STTR overview & abbreviated Phase I Proposal Preparation, with an emphasis on Dept. of Defense, including a 7-step process for creating a competitive Phase I proposal. The webinar will also discuss the Dept. of Defense solicitations/BAAs, both regular and annual/out-of-cycle.


One-on-One meeting opportunities with Jim Greenwood following the webinar are also available.

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