FEDTEX Session Focus:Unlocking SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunities for Textile Innovations

Dive into the world of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs with this informative session designed to help textile companies discover and secure critical funding opportunities. SBIR and STTR are competitive funding programs that support innovative research and development, specifically targeting small businesses and partnerships with research institutions. This session will explain the fundamentals of these programs, including eligibility criteria, application processes, and how they can provide substantial financial support for advancing textile innovations.

Experts will guide attendees through identifying relevant SBIR/STTR opportunities tailored to the textile industry, such as those focusing on advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing processes, and cutting-edge textile technologies. Learn effective strategies for crafting compelling proposals that stand out in a competitive field and gain insights into successful case studies from textile companies that have successfully navigated these funding streams. By participating, attendees will acquire the knowledge and tools needed to tap into these valuable resources, enhance your R&D capabilities, and accelerate the development of groundbreaking textile solutions. Explore how SBIR/STTR funding can be a game-changer for your textile business.
Speakers:

TJ Gilroy, Program Manager, Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team; Kavita Mathur, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University; Jesse Jur, Deputy Director for the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation, North Carolina Department of Commerce; and Ramya Vijapurapu, MMB , Technology Commercialization Counselor, Small Business and Technology Development Center, NC State University

For more information, visit: https://fedtex.ncmbc.us/