Thursday, July 18 | Madison, WI
If you are an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher or small business, take advantage of this coveted opportunity to hear directly from federal agency representatives and meet one-on-one with agency decision makers.
SBIR Road Tour: National Schedule >>>
What is the Road Tour?
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the $4.5 Billion Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.”
Why attend?
Learn how to access $4 billion in non-dilutive technology funding for startups, innovators and small firms. America’s Seed Fund Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by members of underrepresented groups while supporting the mission of the SBIR/STTR programs to support scientific excellence and technological innovation to build a strong national economy. We hope you join us, as an attendee or a valuable resource.
How do I prepare for this event?
Road Tour Prep Resources
Learn how to identify which agency to target, how to prepare your Quad Chart, and what to expect in your one-on-one meeting with the agency representatives with our resources below.
How do I schedule a one-on-one with agency reps?
There will be an opportunity for attendees to meet one-on-one with the Agency Representatives. You will be contacted via email by the SBIR Road Tour team (Established) with instructions on how to request up to three private one-on-one meetings. Please fill out the Quad Chart template provided at the link below and bring paper copies with you on July 18th. You will also be required to provide an electronic copy of the quad charts to register for one-on-one appointments. If you would like our team to assist you with your quad chart development or to review your draft quad chart, we would be happy to schedule a private appointment.