{"id":175393,"date":"2023-05-11T08:59:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T15:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inbusinessphx.com\/?p=175393"},"modified":"2023-05-11T08:59:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T15:59:05","slug":"sba-to-host-second-annual-americas-seed-fund-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.inbusinessphx.com\/?p=175393","title":{"rendered":"SBA to Host Second Annual America\u2019s Seed Fund Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Small Business Administration<\/a> announced the 2nd annual America\u2019s Seed Fund Week<\/a>. Taking place from May 15 – 18, the series of virtual events, including Startup Expo<\/a>, offers entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them, opportunities to collaborate, and connect to the country\u2019s largest source of early-stage funding for Research & Development (R&D).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Known as America\u2019s Seed Fund<\/a>, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs serve as a springboard for providing over $4 billion in non-dilutive funding in the form of contracts and grants to early-stage startups and innovative small businesses each year, science and technology focused entrepreneurs advance groundbreaking ideas from the research & development to commercialization. The SBA is committed to building a thriving innovation ecosystem and America\u2019s Seed Fund Week 2023 will set the stage for an inclusive learning experience, welcoming attendees to deepen their understanding of the program and its competitive funding opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmerica\u2019s entrepreneurs are our nation\u2019s problem-solvers seeking ways to improve everyday life and the world around us. At the SBA, we are committed to helping to make sure our great ideas can be developed, commercialized and launched into thriving businesses,\u201d said Administrator Guzman<\/strong>. \u201cLast year I kicked off our inaugural Seed Fund Startup Expo to showcase groundbreaking innovations funded by the SBIR program and to build awareness for more aspiring entrepreneurs to leverage this non-dilutive federal research and development program. The U.S. economy depends on its entrepreneurs, and Seed Fund Week is our chance to ensure they can connect and find resources to start and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Seed Fund Week will feature virtual panels and presentations that bring together program participants with federal agency SBIR\/STTR program managers and leading industry decision-makers. As a highlight of the week, SBA is hosting its 2nd America\u2019s Seed Fund Startup Expo on Monday, May 15th. Startup Expo is a showcase of innovative small business startups that have benefited from America\u2019s Seed Fund contracts and grants; selected companies will present cutting edge technologies critical for our nation\u2019s economic prosperity, global competitiveness, and national security.<\/p>\n

America\u2019s Seed Fund Week Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Monday, May 15<\/strong><\/p>\n