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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: Leveraging SBIR Funding for Defense Innovation
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive opportunity to connect face-to-face with Navy SBIR success stories and industry veterans.\n\n\n\nImagine your small business pioneering breakthrough research and securing Department of Defense funding to fuel innovation.\nThat’s exactly what’s possible with the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) program\, a unique opportunity for businesses to access substantial funding for cutting-edge research and prototype development. \nOn December 10th\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect face-to-face with Navy SBIR success stories and industry veterans who’ve helped businesses like yours transform their ideas into reality. \nGuided by leaders in Navy tech and defense\, this exclusive event provides a hands-on opportunity to gain insights what it takes to secure SBIR funding specifically tailored to the Navy’s priorities. \nThis workshop is a joint effort between the NavalX NW Tech Bridge\, and the Washington State APEX Accelerator\, and is presented by Matchstick Lab. \nQuestions? Email Mitch Koonz: mitch.koonz@nwtechbridge.org
URL:https://nwtechbridge.org/events/meet-the-experts-leveraging-sbir-funding-for-defense-innovation/
LOCATION:Vibe Coworks\, 19225 8th Avenue Northeast #201\, Poulsbo\, WA\, 98370\, United States
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SUMMARY:Coffee + Conversation: What’s working (and what’s not) with Navy innovation pathways
DESCRIPTION:We’re creating space for a small\, informal conversation with our partners at NW Tech Bridge — and we’d love for you to join us. \nWe’re calling it a Listening Session for Innovators\, but think of it more as a coffee chat with purpose. It’s a chance for founders and small businesses who are working (or trying to work!) with the Navy to come together and talk candidly about what’s working\, what’s not\, and what could make the process better. \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 19\, 8 – 9AM\nWhere: Vibe Coworks\, Poulsbo]\nHosts: NW Tech Bridge + Matchstick Lab\nFormat: Casual\, roundtable-style conversation over coffee + pastries \nYour experiences and ideas are exactly what the Tech Bridge team wants to hear — and what other innovators will benefit from. No presentations\, no slides\, just a space to share\, connect\, and shape the future of how the Navy and innovators work together. \nIf you’d like to join us\, please RSVP by emailing Mitch Koonz by Monday\, Nov 17: mitch.koonz@nwtechbridge.org \n\n\nSpace is limited so we can keep the conversation personal.
URL:https://nwtechbridge.org/events/coffee-conversation-whats-working-and-whats-not-with-navy-innovation-pathways/
LOCATION:Vibe Coworks\, 19225 8th Avenue Northeast #201\, Poulsbo\, WA\, 98370\, United States
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SUMMARY:*Postponed Due to Shutdown* Tide Talks with Southern Maryland and Pacific NW Tech Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Are you an innovator\, technologist\, or small business leader curious about how squadrons and program offices in the Navy collaborate — and where small businesses fit in? \nJoin the Southern Maryland and Pacific Northwest Tech Bridges for an interactive Tide Talks session featuring Commander Kyle Hanford\, Commanding Officer\, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131 “Lancers” and Commander Michael Mabry\, Growler Level 1 Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL)\, with the F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265). \nHear about the intricacies of their roles related to PMA-265\, how they collaborate together\, and the ways they work with small businesses\, all to support the warfighter. \nCome ready for: \n\nFirst-hand perspectives from Commander Kyle Hanford (CO\, VAQ-131 “Lancers”) and Commander Michael Mabrey (Growler Level 1 IPT Lead\, PMA-265)\nAn inside look at how squadrons and program offices collaborate to deliver capabilities for the F/A-18 and EA-18G platforms\nUnderstanding engagement pathways for small businesses and innovators who want to support the mission\nDirect conversation with Navy leaders in an open\, interactive format (not a one-way presentation!)\n\nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: \nTime: \nFormat: Hybrid: Simulcast virtual + In-person\nLocations: \n\nSOMD Tech Bridge at TechPort (California\, MD)\nwith CDR Mabrey and moderator Rick Tarr\nPNW Tech Bridge at Venture Mechanics (Bellevue\, WA)\nwith CDR Hanford and moderator Johannes Schonberg\n\nThis hybrid simulcast + in-person event brings together perspectives from the fleet and the program office\, offering insight into how these teams support the warfighter\, engage with industry and academia\, and identify opportunities for innovation. \nYou may register as a virtual attendee or in person at one of the aforementioned Tech Bridges. \n*** OFFICIAL EVENT REGISTRATION FOR BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IS VIA THE WEBEX REGISTRATION LINK FOUND HERE *** \nCommander Michael Mabrey will be joining Tech Bridge Director\, Rick Tarr\, at the SOMD Tech Bridge at Tech Port\, 44185 Airport Rd\, California\, MD 20619. \nCommander Kyle Hanford will be joining Tech Bridge Director\, Johannes Schonberg\, at Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad at 14110 NE 21st St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007. \nABOUT PMA-265 and VAQ-131 LANCERS\nThe F/A-18 and EA-18G Program Office (PMA-265) provides critical current and future capabilities in the form of total life cycle support management (cradle to grave) for the F/A-18A-D Hornet\, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler weapons systems. \nPMA-265 is responsible for acquiring\, delivering and sustaining the F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft\, ensuring mission success for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators\, as well as international partners to include Australia\, Canada\, Finland\, Kuwait\, Malaysia\, Spain and Switzerland. \nThe Lancers of VAQ-131 are a highly trained and skilled group of men and women. We fly the EA-18G Growler and set the standard as the Electronic Attack arm of Naval Air Power. We maintain the highest standards of professional\, physical and personal readiness. The EA-18G Growler represents the most advanced technology in airborne Electronic Attack and stands as the Navy’s first line of defense in hostile environments. \nA variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet Block II\, the EA-18G Growler combines the capability of the combat-proven Super Hornet with the latest AEA avionics suite evolved from the Improved Capability III (ICAP III) system. The EA-18G’s vast array of sensors and weapons provides the warfighter with a lethal and survivable weapon system to counter current and emerging threats. \nNOTE\nThere will be no FAR acquisition information shared during this event\, nor information on any project currently under contract. \nThis engagement serves as an interactive conversation between the participants and not a one way sharing of information or a presentation. \nIn-person attendance at each location will be limited to 45 attendees on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nQUESTIONS\nContact info@nwtechbridge.org \n*** OFFICIAL EVENT REGISTRATION FOR BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE IS VIA THE WEBEX REGISTRATION LINK FOUND HERE ***
URL:https://nwtechbridge.org/events/tide-talks-with-southern-maryland-and-pacific-nw-tech-bridges/
LOCATION:Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad\, 14110 Northeast 21st Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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