Join us on Friday, May 2, for a two-part session that spotlights cutting-edge defense innovation efforts and funding opportunities to accelerate the transition of new technologies.
Where: First Flight Venture Center, 2 Davis Drive, Durham NC 27709
This is a free event; however, registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation.
8:00a – 9:00a
Speaker: Laurra Winters, Director of the Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility (NCTRF)
What you’ll learn:
- Hear from the NCTRF about the military’s evolving textile and nonwoven needs
- Insights into innovations designed to enhance protection, performance, and survivability, from smart fabrics equipped with health monitoring sensors to advanced materials addressing radar, infrared, and environmental challenges across various climates
9:00a – 10:00a
Speaker: DARPA SBIR/STTR Program Office
What you’ll learn:
- How to compete for high-impact, non-dilutive funding through one of the most competitive and transformational innovation programs in the federal government
- Discover priority technology areas, upcoming opportunities, proposal best practices, and stories of successful transitions from past awardees.
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