America’s Seed Fund Road Tour - Indiana

Event description

The America's Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as "America's Seed Fund".

Federal Agency representatives will be onsite ready to meet with companies attending the event to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities available through America's Seed Fund.

Register to attend the event to learn more about SBIR/STTR programs from experts today!

Agenda

Doors Open - Registration and Networking

8:15 AM ET

Coffee will be available.

Welcome and Introduction

9:00 AM

SBIR 101

9:15 - 9:40 AM

Reverse Pitches from the Attending Federal Agencies

9:40 - 10:40 AM

1 on 1 with Attending Federal Agencies

10:40 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch and Networking

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lunch will be provided.

Venture Capital Panel

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Join Indiana’s leading venture capitalists to learn about new avenues of funding for high growth and high-tech entrepreneurs.

Past SBIR/STTR Awardee Panel

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Hear from past SBIR/STTR recipients as they share their own stories from application to award, providing first-hand accounts of how SBIR/STTR can boost entrepreneurs to the next level. The panel will be moderated by Matt Burkett from ARI.

University Partner Panel

2:30 - 3:00 PM

University research is key to many SBIR/STTR awards. Hear from a few of Indiana’s University research partners on their institution’s capabilities and offerings for entrepreneurs pursuing commercialization.

“Show Me the Money”

3:00 - 3:30 PM

Hear about the multiple streams of funding for entrepreneurs in Indiana from a diverse panel of ecosystem leaders including members from the Small Business Administration, IEDC, and more!

Indiana’s Tech Commercialization and Innovation Ecosystem

3:30 - 4:00 PM

The Tech Commercialization and Innovation Ecosystem can be difficult to navigate- this panel will discuss the multiple programs hosted by the IEDC and partners to encourage innovation. The panel will be moderated by Natasha Jensen-Matta from IEDC.

Important Information

RSVP

Please submit your RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan the best possible experience for you. The deadline to RSVP is Friday, July 5.

Event Information

Further logistical details and need-to-know communications will be shared in a Know Before You Go email ahead of the event.

Questions? Contact the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Events Team at events@iedc.in.gov.