Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program: New Suppliers and Innovations

Recorded on 06/14/23

Description:

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, "America's seed fund", is an important program used by the Federal government to fund new innovations, bring in new and non-traditional suppliers, and accelerate innovation throughout the country. Based on a detailed study and analysis of the program and how it is helping address critical technology priorities, join us to learn:

• How funding is aligned against various emerging technology and innovation categories
• Which agencies are most active and on which type of requirements/problem sets, creating opportunities for collaboration
•  Types and numbers of suppliers that are joining the program and how they can be used by other agencies

Raj Sharma, CEO of Public Spend Forum, will share key insights from the report and practical tips for leveraging the findings into your acquisition and innovation programs.

• Acquisition workforce with government, innovation programs within government or outside; small business community
  

Level of Difficulty:

• Beginner
  

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand how SBIR/STTR program can be used to find new, innovative and underserved companies
•  Learn how to find agencies to collaborate with for specific types of technology

CMBOK Competencies:

• B.5 Risk Management
• B.6 Supply Chain Management
• 2.1 Plan Solicitation
• 2.3 Plan Sales

Raj Sharma, CEO of Public Spend Forum

• Raj Sharma, a serial entrepreneur and TEDx speaker, is a recognized thought leader in facilitating public/private sector partnerships and deep supply chain/market intelligence. As CEO of Public Spend Forum, he is working with leaders in government, private sector and academia to use AI-MI (AI-enabled Market Intelligence) to discover and scale technology and solutions that can help solve our most critical challenges.
  
  Prior to Public Spend Forum, Raj was the co-founder and CEO of Censeo Consulting Group, a nationally operations strategy consulting firm recognized for its award-winning culture and impact. Raj has been widely published, including his chapter in the book Governing to Win: Enhancing National Competitiveness Through New Policy and Operating Approaches. Over the years, Raj has received many prestigious appointments, including his positions as a Visiting Fellow on the Economic Policy team at the Center for American Progress and as a member of the Leadership Circle for the Women in Public Service Project at the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars
  
  
  

Credits:

• 1.0 CPE/CLP credits for participation

Cost: 

• Free to All - $0 members/ $0 non-members

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