The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs and small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

SBIR funding can be a great way to fund your product development. Join us to hear from experts who have successfully used the SBIR program to grow their business, hear from SBDC experts, and Army SBIR leadership to get the government’s perspective. Learn about the application process and sources of assistance. Our speakers include:

-Ken Malone, Principal, Early Charm Ventures
-Army SBIR Program Leadership
-Brandon Mason, SBDC SBIR subject matter expert

This MeetUp is generously sponsored by the Howard County Economic Development Authority (http://www.hceda.org/) and IEEE (https://www.ieee.org/).