Date: July 30, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT

Join the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a webinar on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and intellectual property on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. ET.

This webinar features insights from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Attendees will learn about SBIR funding opportunities, the value of protecting inventions and brands, and free USPTO resources that support innovators and entrepreneurs.

Program goals:

• Increase awareness of USPTO resources and services
• Promote the value of obtaining and maintaining intellectual property
• Support innovation and invention

What you will learn:

• How the SBIR program supports early-stage research and development NIST specific SBIR program information
• Why patents and trademarks matter for small businesses
• How to access free USPTO resources and support programs

This program is for:

• SBIR applicants and awardees
• Small business owners
• Entrepreneurs and startups
• Researchers and innovators
• Anyone interested in commercializing new technology

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