Discover how the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing innovation and accelerating the commercialization of emerging technologies through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

Join us for an informational webinar featuring Frank Salomone, Director of Small Business Research Grants of the DOE Office of Technology Commercialization, for an inside look at the current state of SBIR and STTR. Salomane will discuss DOE’s broader commercialization efforts and provide insights into the upcoming SBIR/STTR funding opportunity, including what it means for the research and innovation community.

The session will also highlight the Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, which connects entrepreneurs with the expertise, facilities, and resources of DOE’s national laboratories to help move promising technologies toward market.

Whether you’re seeking funding opportunities, building university-industry partnerships, or curious about the future of technology commercialization, don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with DOE and discover new pathways to accelerate research translation and innovation.

Agenda Highlights

• Current State of DOE SBIR/STTR: Explore the current landscape of the DOE SBIR and STTR programs, including upcoming funding opportunities.
• DOE Commercialization Efforts: Learn how DOE is advancing technology commercialization through collaboration and innovation.
• Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP): Discover how LEEP supports entrepreneurs and technology commercialization through DOE national laboratories.