Bringing Innovation into the DOD

Bringing Innovation into the DOD

Room 315
Breakout Session 2
Agency informationBreakoutFederal ContractingInnovation

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Kate Hoy will cover how research and development is funded by the Department of Defense.

Attendees will learn about

  • TRL levels
  • What funding is available for different stages of development
  • What to consider when bringing innovations into the Department of Defense

Kate has over 25 years of experience working with small businesses. She has been with the PTAC/APEX program for almost a decade and currently serves as the Washington State APEX SBIR advisor and the Program Manager for the state's FAST Grant awardee ARC WA.

Sponsored by APEX Accelerators

APEX AcceleratorsLobby - 5Same Great Service Washington APEX Accelerator assists businesses through the government-contracting marketplace. Washington APEX's mission is to increase the number of government contracts awarded to Washington firms so that those firms can grow. We provide no cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments. North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator serving Clallam and Jefferson Counties hosted by Clallam EDC Northwest Native APEX Accelerator Government Contracting for American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native-Hawaiian owned businesses, Tribes, and Tribal Enterprises in OR, WA and ID. Oregon APEX Accelerator's mission is to assist Oregon small businesses to succeed in obtaining Government Contracts, which stimulate the growth of Oregon's economy. For over 30 years GCAP has assisted Oregon small businesses in creating jobs, fostering economic diversity, and becoming successful government contractors.  American Indian Chamber APEX Accelerator works with Native American businesses and Tribal enterprises to help businesses pursue and perform under contracts with the Department of Defense, other federal agencies, state and local governments and with government prime contractors. We do this by providing confidential, no cost, one-on-one counseling to small businesses throughout three Bureau of Indian Regions (Pacific, Western, and the Northwest) Idaho APEX Accelerator can help you tap into the federal/state marketplace. APEX tracks local, state, and federal bid opportunities, and alerts you to those that match your product and service profile. APEX registration is free and we offer workshops and one-on-one trainings to get you started.  All APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Documents & Links

Bringing Innovation int the DOD
Contracting ConeThe various methods federal agencies have available to procure products or award R&D funding
TRL ChartHow to rate your innovation’s technical readiness
Fast Facts for Prospective Partners
FLC Business Scout Postcard
About Life Science Washington
Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)

Registered attendees

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Gayathri Venkataraman
Founder & CEODodda Corporation
Genevieve Lind
Genevieve Lind
Program ManagerSmall Business Administration
Marnie Tyson
Marnie Tyson
Program ManagerWashington APEX Accelerator

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