DECEMBER 3-5, 2024 | AUSTIN, TX

Seeding America's Future Innovations

Connect directly with over $4 billion in early stage funding. Learn how to compete for funding, while networking with global industry scouts, investors, and key federal leadership representing the nation's largest seed fund.

2024 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

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SBIR/STTR INNOVATION SUMMIT

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and hear from SBIR/STTR leaders and experts, as they learn how to submit more competitive proposals and leverage available resources.

2024 CHAIRS AND SPEAKERS:

Erick Page-Littleford

U.S. Small Business Administration

Manny Oliver

U.S. Department of Energy

Tylar Temple

U.S. Department of Defense

Gina Sims

U.S. Department of Defense

Keith Harris

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nicole Allen

U.S. Army

“What a great show this year. Thank you for letting us be a part of it and we are already volunteering for next year in DC. A technology we found at this event will have an impact on War fighters and Civilians.”

USCENTCOM

“It was an absolute pleasure to work with TechConnect and we look forward to working with you again soon.”

SOFWERX

“TechConnect is unique in specifically bringing together the creators of breakthrough technologies with corporations who can help commercialize, adopt, buy, re-sell and invest in those technologies”

Atrium Capital

2024 Sponsors & Partners

2024 SBIR/STTR Agency Partners

*Participation by any United States Federal Agency in any TechConnect activity or event does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of any cosponsor, donor, grantee, contractor or participant’s opinions, products, or services.

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