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SUMMARY:DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Monroe)
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.   \nWhen. March 4\, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00. \nWhere. South Piedmont Community College\, Tyson Family Center for Technology\, Classroom 1407 3509 Old Charlotte Highway\, Monroe\, NC 28110  \nDescription: Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.  \nAttend this session to learn:  \n\nTypes of DoD and DHS research\, development and innovation programs \n\n\nIdentifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities \n\n\nIdentifying\, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority\, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute\, Geneva Foundation\, Womack Army Medical Center\, etc.  \n\n\nResources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify\, compete for\, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities \n\n\nNorth Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities \n\nThis program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness\, increase participation\, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state\, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses\, connect them to federal R&D opportunities\, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.  \nParticipants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals\, quad charts\, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together\, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.  \nREGISTER 
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