West Virginia University is pleased to host this year's Evolving Energy Conference coming to Morgantown, West Virginia, September 20-21, 2023.  The Evolving Energy Conference brings together high-level thought leaders, researchers, community members, and government representatives in the Energy sector who collectively share their ideas and views on the future of the energy sector.   Register […]

Get the information you need to journey into the world of competitive federal, non-dilutive seed funding to help commercialize your technology. Whether you are a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned innovator, this webinar will acquaint you with America’s Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer program. Come explore the SBIR/STTR application […]

The Ohio Defense & Aerospace Forum provides an opportunity for defense installation leadership, community leaders, industry representatives, and elected officials to connect, build awareness, and gain a deeper understanding of the current defense environment and the role they play in supporting all facets of national defense.   Register Here

On November 28th and 29th, America’s Seed Fund returns to the Gaylord National Harbor outside of Washington, D.C., for the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Conference, co-located with Defense TechConnect. This two-day event provides a valuable opportunity to accelerate your innovation journey. Participating federal agencies include: the Department of Defense (DoD), Health and Human Services (HHS/NIH), National […]

Are you ready to equip West Virginia's students for a future shaped by artificial intelligence? The WV Education Summit presents a transformative event that will delve deep into the intersection of AI and the future of work, focusing on partnerships that create success for students in the Mountain State. In a rapidly evolving world, where […]

The aerospace & defense industry is a huge economic driver for the region’s business community. Dayton Business Journal’s Aerospace & Defense Forum brings leaders of the defense and business communities together to discuss the current and future issues surrounding the economic impact that defense has on the region’s business landscape. With more than 50,000 employees […]

The OFRN Opportunity Days free virtual event is being held on November 15, 2023 from 9:00 - 10:45 AM (ET). The OFRN Opportunity Days are brought to you by Parallax Advanced Research in collaboration with The Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Event focus - Human Machine Teaming OFRN Opportunity Days […]

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees […]

The December legislative Interims will be held December 11 in Charleston with a focus on Growing Aerospace Education, Workforce and Industry in West Virginia. The counsel for the WV House of Delegates, Bob Leslie, organized a lunch and learn with a panel of aerospace leaders. The following will participate: Bill Noe- Bill Noe Flight School […]

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host its third annual Innovation Ecosystem Summit virtually from December 13-14. This year’s Summit will connect organizations across sectors to learn from one another and work together to build a thriving national innovation ecosystem that promotes equitable access to capital and resources for innovators nationwide. Attendees will learn from […]

In anticipation of a next DAF Phase I SBIR/STTR solicitation, APEX is thrilled to bring back another round of SBIR/STTR info sessions! Session Duration: 45 minutes + 15 minutes of Q&A Topics to be covered: The Open Topic: What is different about the DAF SBIR/STTR program Direct to Phase II: Qualified entrepreneurs can move more quickly through the program Specific Topics: A more traditional approach for […]

In this course, we'll lead you through - and make sense of - the perplexing world of the SBIR/STTR cost proposal, and how to keep records to the government's satisfaction when you win an SBIR award. We show you how to develop an indirect rate, talk about what to expect in the way of government […]