NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region: Funding for STEM Innovations
Explore different types of funding available for research and STEM commercialization.
Explore different types of funding available for research and STEM commercialization.
Whether you're a new or seasoned contractor navigating the complexities of government contracting, seize the opportunity to delve into Northrop Grumman's capability statement evaluation process and gain a comprehensive understanding of the vetting procedures.
Learn the essential elements of partnering with VCs and positioning your technology for success.
This three-part webinar series presented by CEC's research partnerships manager, Jason Stockman, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of how to build successful industry partnerships. Part One: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Learn the benefits of working with industry and what makes a good partner. Topics Read More
The one-hour Lab Showcase webinar offers a deep dive into the newsworthy tech transfer activities of a federal lab. A Lab Showcase might highlight a lab’s research, a technology challenge, a national initiative, a tech transfer success story or a new partnership opportunity.
The webinar will cover the issues central to government contract compliance, including prevailing wage and fringe benefit requirements, completing certified payrolls, specific record-keeping requirements, and guidelines for the correct payment of overtime.
Real-time proposal writing exercises, peer feedback sessions, and expert-led brainstorming activities to refine your grant applications on the spot.
This three-part webinar series presented by CEC's research partnerships manager, Jason Stockman, will introduce participants to the fundamentals of how to build successful industry partnerships. Part One: Unlocking Opportunities with Industry Partners Friday, March 7, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom Learn the benefits of working with industry and what makes a good partner. Topics Read More
Discover the essentials of working with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in the upcoming DCAA Introductory Series, hosted by your local APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX).
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.
The Accelerate the Procurement and Fielding of Innovative Technologies (APFIT) is a program, started in Fiscal Year 2022, to provide procurement funding for innovative projects that have completed development and are ready to transition into operational use. Funding amounts of $10M-$50M are awarded to projects with small business or non-traditional performers to accelerate initial production and reduce the overall procurement timeline.
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.

