Innovation

Inside the new “Golden Dome” Project: DoD Contract Opportunities in SHIELD, MAPSS & Beyond

The Department of Defense’s Golden Dome for America Project is opening new doors for innovation, technology development, and professional services — and your organization could be part of it. Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for an exclusive update on the recent GDA Industry Day and upcoming Missile Defense Agency (MDA) contract opportunities, including the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program, the Missile Defense Agile Professional Services Solution (MAPSS) contracts, and other initiatives shaping the future of national missile defense.

Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo 2025

Hosted by the Fort Bragg Research Institute, a Program of the Geneva Foundation

You are cordially invited to attend an exclusive preview of the Fort Bragg Tactical Medicine & Tech Expo. This event will feature a guided tour of the exhibits, providing an opportunity for networking and collaboration with colleagues and industry partners.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation hosts Drone Competition

The Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is proud to present a first-of-its-kind drone challenge where military, academic, and industry participants will compete side by side to unleash drone dominance. Participants will be challenged to the utmost in a series of novel, complex, and exciting FPV and tactical exercises that will require real-time innovation and adaptation to win.

NCVETBIZ Southern Pines Regional Mixer

Join NCVETBIZ at our  Fayetteville/Southern Pines Regional Mixer at Instant Teams, a military spouse owned company!

Where purpose-driven entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, thought leaders and business trailblazers from our veteran and military spouse community are coming together to connect, collaborate, and grow. 

NC VetBiz 2025 Annual Procurement Summit

When. September 18 -19th

Where. Sheraton Charlotte Airport, 3315 Scott Futrell Dr. Charlotte, NC 28208

The NCVETBIZ 2025 Annual Procurement Summit isn’t just an event—it’s the builder’s blueprint for success. Whether you’re thinking about entrepreneurship, just starting out or scaling to the next level.

VETS2TECH: Lessons Learned from the Modern Battlefield in Ukraine

Join NCVETBIZ for this months topic: Drone Dominance— in partnership with Dignitas. A mission-driven event that brings real-world battlefield insights from Ukraine straight to the U.S. innovation front.

About the event

When. August 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Where.

9/25 – Opps Talk: Ground Vehicles and Maritime

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

10/16 – Opps Talk: Medical

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

9/18 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

10/9 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

9/11 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

USCG Virtual Industry Day for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Program Executive Officer  (PEO) for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) will be holding a Virtual Industry Day event to engage with industry about the USCG’s needs relating to a potential upcoming requirement(s) and obtain information from industry as the USCG continues to seek a holistic approach to implementing Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) throughout the service with an immediate focus on rapidly deployable and adaptable C-UAS solutions for fixed, mobile, and temporary deployments to secure critical infrastructure and high-profile events. 

Postponed: Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies

The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies” virtually on the following dates:

• March 11, 2025  from 0900-1030
• June 25, 2025 from 0900-1030
• POSTPONED. September 23, 2025 from 0900-1030.
  • This date is postponed. 

MCAS Cherry Point Program Briefings at Craven Community College

Join the North Carolina Military Business Center and the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for the Marine Corps Air Station at Cherry Point (MCAS-CP) program briefings.

When. September 16, 2025 from 1:00p-5:00p

Where. Craven Community College, Orringer Auditorium, 800 College Street, New Bern 28562
For lodging and parking, visit Craven Community College NAVFAC Industry Day 2025

The Marine Corps installations across North Carolina are preparing for a significant surge in construction work in the near future.

GovCon Connect Summer Learning Series: Opportunity Identification

When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.

August 7: Market Research 2: Opportunity Identification Using Free Government Resources
Master the art of finding contract opportunities using free government databases.

GovCon Connect Summer Learning Series: Finding Your Federal Customers

When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.

August 5: Market Research 1: Finding Your Federal Customers: Fundamentals
Learn essential market research techniques to identify which government agencies buy your products or services.

GovConnect Summer Learning Series: Government Contracting

When. Each event will be held from 11:30 – 1:00 pm est.
These events are provided a no cost, though preregistration is required.

July 22: Government Contracting Reality Check: Is Your Business Ready?
Before diving into government contracting, it’s crucial to assess whether your business is truly prepared for this competitive marketplace.

August NCMBC Innovation and Technology Webinar

Hear from the Army Applications Lab where you will learn how the AAL makes doing business with the Army make sense. We’ll discuss how we source and fund projects, how we use Small Business Innovation Research dollars to speed up contracts and capital, our unique cohort program, and the VERTEX series that brings you face to face with the Army offices that buy tech solutions.

7/3 – Opps Talk: R&D

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

Intro to Federal Contracting – Online

Join Bill Simmons, with the North Carolina Military Business Center: This webinar is an introduction to doing business with the federal government.

Topics include:

• Levels of federal purchasing
• How the federal government buys products, seeks construction and engineering bids, and solicits non-personal services
• Marketing a business to the federal government • Socio-economic small business programs
• Registering as a federal contractor
• Locating, identifying, and responding to federal business opportunities
• Resources available to assist federal contractors in North Carolina

After course registration attendees will receive ZOOM link that will require registration.

Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner

Join Tim Malone, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses.

To sell your products or services to the federal government, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina.

Introduction to Federal Contracting For the Small Business Owner

Join Tim Malone, with the North Carolina Military Business Center to learn more about federal contracting for small businesses.

To sell your products or services to the federal government, your small business must meet specific requirements. Although the contracting process can seem complicated and overwhelming at first, the government provides information and tips to help you learn to compete as a federal contractor in North Carolina.

8/28 – Opps Talk: Aerospace, Ground Vehicles and Maritime

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

8/21 – Opps Talk: Medical

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

8/14 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

8/7 – Opps Talk: Textiles

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

7/24 – Opps Talk: Aerospace and Ground Vehicles

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

7/17 – Opps Talk: Multiple Award Contract Vehicles and Medical

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

7/10 – Opps Talk: Construction/Infrastructure/Energy and R&D

Opps Talks will spotlight key federal contract opportunities for North Carolina businesses. Each session will include presentation and discussion of timely, high-impact contract solicitations from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, other federal agencies, and installations and commands in North Carolina and neighboring states — including traditional acquisitions, multiple award contract vehicles (IDIQ, MATOC/MACC), research and development (including SBIR/STTR/BAAs) opportunities and other significant announcements.

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