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. 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) North Olympic Peninsula APEX Accelerator provides no-cost advising, training, and technical assistance to help businesses successfully compete for local, state, and federal government contracts. Our mission is to strengthen the regional economy by equipping businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to navigate the government marketplace. We assist with SAM registration, certifications, bid matching, proposal support, compliance guidance, and strategic planning so businesses are prepared, competitive, and positioned for long-term success in government contracting. 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. Inland Empire APEX Accelerator Assisting Riverside and San Bernardino businesses in government contracting since 1996 All APEX Accelerators are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

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