Attendees will learn about small business innovation research (SBIR) and small business technology transfer (STTR) opportunities. Our presenter, Jim Greenwood, will provide helpful tips and a recommended process for developing a competitive Phase I proposal. While material is relevant to all SBIR/STTR agencies, USDA will be emphasized.
Fee: no cost
Registration: Watch for the link - waiting for information from USDA to schedule the event
Connect directly with over $4B in early stage funding. Learn to compete effectively for those resources; and network with leadership representing the nation’s largest seed fund.
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.
Learn more at:https://techconnectworld.com/SBIRSpring2025/
Talk to Kelly about possible travel support - haigler@uwyo.edu
The UW I-Corps 5-week program provides training tograduate students, post-docs, researchers, faculty members, inventors and entrepreneurs interested in moving ideas and technology to commercialization. The training provides teams with the opportunity to learn the best practices about customer discovery needed to understand their ecosystem and stakeholders more thoroughly.
Participants in an I-Corps team should allocate roughly 8-10 hours weekly throughout the duration of the five-week program. Each team should include, at the very least, an entrepreneurial lead (EL) and a technical lead (TL).
Kickoff Date: April 22, April 24, May 1, May 8, and May 15
Times 9:00 - noon
Hybrid (in-person and Zoom)
Applications close soon: GPH Regional I-Corps | Taught by University of Wyoming | Spring (Virtual) - NSF I-Corps Hub Great Plains
gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams, and requires no fees and no equity
Application Date: May 4, 2025
Kickoff Date: May 15, 2025
Program End: July 4, 2025
Learn more: https://www.gener8tor.com/gbeta/wyoming
gALPHA is a free, four-week venture-creation workshop designed to help entrepreneurially-minded community members create high-growth startups. gALPHA provides product ideas, mentorship and coaching to teams and then works with them one-on-one for one month to develop an innovative and marketable pro
Application Date: July 21, 2025
Kickoff Date: July 28, 2025
Program End: August 25, 2025
This two-hour, self-paced course will help startups identify and protect their IP. The flexible online format is convenient for entrepreneurs and small business owners on the go.
The course includes videos organized around:
Upon completion, you'll receive your certificate and all resources provided throughout the training. Visit our Startup resources page to take the next step for your business with IP tools, funding sources, and more.
The USPTO created this course to help startups identify and protect their intellectual property. The course is meant to provide general information and is not intended to provide legal advice to any individual or entity. If you have legal questions, please consider consulting with legal counsel.
Questions? Email the Innovation Outreach Division (IOD) at InnovationOutreach@uspto.gov for more information on the course.
Watch Now: https://www.uspto.gov/video/cbt/startup-certificate-course/
Watch the training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMS_UQwqWrU
