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 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.”

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.

Federal Agency representatives have been invited to attend a series of events in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota that bring together local and national innovation ecosystems to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund. This is a prime opportunity to hear from and meet federal agency representatives about your business.

There are a number of ways you can start preparing now to make the most of the event!

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First, make sure to register for the event on Friday, July 19

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Access the Road Tour Prep Resources to 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.

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Watch this YouTube webinar on preparing a Quad Chart.

Access the SBIR Road Tour Quad Chart Template.

You will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Agency Representatives.  Once you register, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to schedule your private one-on-one meetings.   As a part of requesting these meetings, you will be required to provide an electronic copy of the quad chart(s) to register for one-on-one meetings (appointments).

The Quad Chart is a one-page document that greatly aids in your time with the agency representative.  Bring paper copies of your Quad Chart for your meetings.