This collider is an opportunity for the Dayton region SB community to learn about unique programs that support their successes and growth
About this Event
The Wright Brothers Institute Small Business Hub usually provides a Collider focused on all the Innovation/Technology resources available at least once a year – and it is TIME! This one will have not only focus on the Air Force SBIR Program but a much larger focus on the Air Force STTR Program which is focused on SBs partnering with local and state Academic Institutions.
Resource presentations will be from:
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Small Business Office (AFRL/SB)
USAF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs
Wright State Applied Research Corporation (WSARC)
USAF Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment (APEX)
Ohio Federal Research Network (OFRN)
Tech Warrior Enterprise
Launch Dayton
Event Agenda:
2pm – 2:05pm Welcome/Webinar Overview – Wright Brothers Institute , Mr. Jim Masonbrink, Director Small Business Hub
2:05pm – 2:20pm AFRL/SB Overview – Mr. Bill Harrison, Director, AFRL/SB
2:20pm – 2:35pm USAF SBIR/STTR Overview , Ms. Anissa Lumpkin, Program Lead
2:35pm – 2:40pm WSARC Programs Introduction – Mr. Dennis Andersh, CEO
2:40pm – 2:50pm Break
2:50pm – 3:05pm APEX Overview – Ms. Mary Margaret Evans, Executive Director , Mr. Dave Nestic, STTR Program Director , and Mr. Bruce Howard, Analytics Director
3:05pm – 3:20pm OFRN Overview – Mr. Bob Tanner, Executive Director
3:20pm – 3:35pm Tech Warrior Enterprise , Mr. Bill Harchick, Director of Operations
3:35pm – 3:50pm Launch Dayton Overview , Mr. John Owens, Co-Founder
3:50pm – 4:00pm Panel Q&A
4:00pm Closing