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🚨 Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) 💲 Request an additional $5K to $6.5K for Phase I projects & up to $50K for Phase II in TABA funding! Select OppsSpot, LLC as your TABA vendor and we’ll serve as your commercialization partner. Contact us TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gbqZ4UNr #SBIR #STTR #TABA #federalfunding #funding #techtransfer #smallbusiness

🌍 U.S. Department of Energy Announces Millions to Scale Clean Energy Technologies 🌱 The DOE Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) just unveiled a major opportunity! Up to $50 million is now available through the SCALEUP Ready program to support the commercial scale-up of disruptive energy technologies. This year-round program is designed to accelerate innovations from ARPA-E’s portfolio, pushing them toward market adoption and helping to secure America’s energy future. Since its inception in 2019, SCALEUP has enabled groundbreaking companies to open factories, secure millions in follow-on funding, and land industry-leading partnerships. 🌟 Now, for the first time, SCALEUP Ready offers ongoing access to funding, so teams can apply when they’re ready, offering greater flexibility for innovators! 💡 “Accelerating the deployment of transformative energy technologies is key to improving U.S. economic prosperity and energy security,” said ARPA-E Director Evelyn N. Wang.  https://bit.ly/3UqcC5M #CleanEnergy #Innovation #DOE #ARPAE #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #TechCommercialization

🚀 SBIR Catapult Challenge Opens for Phase II Proposals 🚀 The DoN 25.4 (R1) Catapult Challenge is now accepting applications starting October 23! If you've received a Phase I or initial Phase II award and are focused on sea systems engineering or strategic weapons systems, this is your chance to take your project to the next level! 🌊⚙️ Don't miss out on leveraging the Navy Catapult program to accelerate your development! Applications close on November 20. 🗓️ https://bit.ly/4flG7h8 #SBIR #Innovation #NavyCatapult #PhaseII #TechDevelopment #DefenseInnovation

📊 Making Sense of SBIR/STTR Cost Proposals 📊 Join for a one-day intensive workshop with Jim Greenwood covering the essentials of government accounting, SBIR/STTR cost proposal formats, and effective record-keeping. This interactive session will include a hands-on exercise where participants will prepare an example cost proposal. 🗓️ When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 🕐 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom) Don't miss out on this opportunity to sharpen your skills and gain valuable insights into SBIR/STTR cost proposals! https://lnkd.in/gHHB-ZY6 #SBIR #STTR #CostProposals #GovernmentFunding #SmallBusiness #Innovation #Workshop #VirtualEvent #JimGreenwood #SBIRTraining

🚀 SBA Awards $9M in Grants to Support Underserved Communities! 🚀 On October 4, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the awarding of 49 grants, up to $200,000 each, to organizations across America through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. These grants will provide critical support to startups through specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance. The FAST program aims to enhance access to SBIR/STTR funding (America’s Seed Fund) by increasing participation from woman-owned, rural-based, and socially or economically disadvantaged small businesses—helping drive innovation and opportunity in underserved communities. This initiative underscores the SBA’s commitment to fostering inclusion and empowering small businesses to thrive through cutting-edge research and development. #SBA #FASTProgram #SBIR #STTR #SmallBusiness #Innovation #Grants #UnderservedCommunities #Mentorship #TechnicalAssistance #AmericaSeedFund

🚀 Exciting Update from the SBA! 🚀 The Small Business Administration (SBA), through its Office of Investment and Innovation, has released an updated guide to the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) program eligibility. This is the first update since December 2012 and reflects the latest changes to eligibility regulations as of September 2024.  If you’re a small business or startup interested in innovation and technology transfer, make sure to check out the new guidelines to see how they may impact your eligibility for these critical programs! https://bit.ly/3UoklRM #Innovation #SmallBusiness #SBIR #STTR #SBA #Entrepreneurship #TechnologyTransfer #BusinessGrowth

🚀 Calling all small businesses and research institutions! 🌟 In preparation for the 2025 SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitations, NASA is hosting a series of Ask Me Anything webinars the week of December 9. This is a unique opportunity to engage with NASA’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will introduce the research subtopics and answer your questions live! 🧑🚀 🔹 What to expect: Brief synopses and live Q&A with NASA SMEs 🔹 Key Dates: • Research subtopics released: December 2 • Webinars: Week of December 9 • Phase I Solicitations open: January 2025 Stay tuned—more info on the webinars coming in November! Don’t miss out on this chance to gain insights from NASA and get ready to submit your proposals! https://lnkd.in/eN_T8gen #SBIR #STTR #NASA #SmallBusiness #Research #Innovation #SpaceTech #Webinar #PhaseI #QandA

🚀 Reminder for Innovators! 🚀 NASA Post Phase II / Phase II-E Submissions are due by October 23, 2024! If you’re looking to continue your cutting-edge research and development, don’t miss this opportunity to extend your project and further your impact in space innovation. Submit your proposals and take your technology to the next level with NASA’s support. Let’s continue pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers! 🌌 https://lnkd.in/eN_T8gen #NASA #PhaseII #SpaceInnovation #TechDevelopment #Research #InnovationOpportunity

🎉 What an incredible day last week at the Southern Arizona Tech + Business Expo! 🎉 We had the pleasure of attending a Full House event filled with innovation, networking, and insightful discussions with business and tech leaders from across the region. The keynote panel's deep dive into Arizona’s mineral wealth was especially captivating, highlighting our state’s growing economic and technological potential. A big shoutout to Mayor Regina Romero for her inspiring words on the role of innovation in driving our region forward, and congratulations to all the award winners who were recognized for their outstanding contributions to Arizona's thriving business and tech community! We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Arizona Technology Council for organizing such a valuable event. #Arizona #TechExpo #BusinessCommunity #Innovation #Networking #AZTechCouncil #SouthernArizona #OppsSpot

🚨 Army BAA Topics: A244-068: AI/ML Ready Synthetic RF Data A244-069: Enhanced EOD Training Capability A244-070: Advanced Manufacturing of Engine Cooling Fans A244-071: Water at the Point of Need A244-072: Lighter, Low-Cost Bidirectional Inverters 📝 Deadline Date: Oct 29, 2024: Proposals due by 12:00 p.m. ET Full details and documents available on DSIP: https://lnkd.in/gTakfQnz #DoD #BAA #Innovation #AI #AdvancedManufacturing #DefenseTech #SBIR #STTR #Funding #TABA #OppsSpot