Fwd: SBIR Road Tour 2019 - Burlington, VT

To all Vermont Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Researchers or Small Technology Firms,

The 2019 SBIR Road Tour is coming to Burlington on September 16^th  to convey the non-dilutive, technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Individual program managers from 16 participating agencies representing over $3 billion in early stage funding will participate in this one day event alongside technology entrepreneurs and state innovation ecosystem members.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a competitive funding program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs. 

This event will take place at the Davis Center and is sponsored by UVM Innovations, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development, and the OVPR.  The cost is $25 and you need to register at https://appengine.egov.com/apps/vt/DED_SBIR2019  For more information on SBIR's generally, visit:  https://www.sbir.gov/