The Path to a Patent quarterly series covers everything from intellectual property basics, to patent searching, to what you’ll need to draft and submit your patent application. The series is part of USPTO's ongoing intellectual property training for independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
This session focuses on early-stage funding and informal planning.
The session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about the SBIR/STTR Programs and how to apply the knowledge gained in our MNSBIR, Inc. and SBIR/STTR Overview.
This one-day forum is designed to help small businesses and academic institutions navigate collaboration opportunities with AFRL/RW. Through presentations from AFRL/RW leadership, technical experts, contracting officials, and small business advisors, attendees will gain insights into research priorities, technology transfer pathways, and engagement programs.
With over half of new NIH license agreements granted to small firms and over 1000 products (including 48 FDA-approved drugs and vaccines) launched by NIH licensees, working with the NIH cannot be overlooked as part of any long-term growth strategy for biomedical firms.
Office Hours: Intro to America's Seed Fund at NSF2025 Dates: July 24 | August 21 | September 18 | October 16 | November 13 Time: 1:00 PM CT NSF regularly hosts virtual Question and Answer sessions for startups and small businesses to learn about the program and the proposal submission process. If the virtual sessions Read More
Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop WeekAugust 25-28, 2025 | Virtual Session Description Date/Time Info & Registration NAVFAC Conventional Topics N254-122 Artificial Hardwood Replacement for Dry Docking Blocks N254-123 Expeditionary Energy-Efficient Greywater Treatment for Reuse Monday August 25 1:00pm ET lu.ma/navfac MCSC Open Topic N254-P01 MCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Read More
Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop WeekAugust 25-28, 2025 | Virtual Session Description Date/Time Info & Registration NAVFAC Conventional Topics N254-122 Artificial Hardwood Replacement for Dry Docking Blocks N254-123 Expeditionary Energy-Efficient Greywater Treatment for Reuse Monday August 25 1:00pm ET lu.ma/navfac MCSC Open Topic N254-P01 MCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Read More
Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop WeekAugust 25-28, 2025 | Virtual Session Description Date/Time Info & Registration NAVFAC Conventional Topics N254-122 Artificial Hardwood Replacement for Dry Docking Blocks N254-123 Expeditionary Energy-Efficient Greywater Treatment for Reuse Monday August 25 1:00pm ET lu.ma/navfac MCSC Open Topic N254-P01 MCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Read More
The one-hour virtual session aims to guide small businesses through the Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs).
Navy 25.4 Release 11 SBIR Topic Workshop WeekAugust 25-28, 2025 | Virtual Session Description Date/Time Info & Registration NAVFAC Conventional Topics N254-122 Artificial Hardwood Replacement for Dry Docking Blocks N254-123 Expeditionary Energy-Efficient Greywater Treatment for Reuse Monday August 25 1:00pm ET lu.ma/navfac MCSC Open Topic N254-P01 MCSC Open Topic for Non-Lethal Counter Personnel and Vehicle Read More
If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, innovator, or student, then register today for any of these free United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) training sessions. Held on the first Thursday of every month, the sessions provide a general overview on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.