Indianapolis - America's Seed Fund Road Tour

Description

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is excited to host the America’s Seed Fund Road Tour on July 16, 2024! America's Seed Fund Road Tour is a national outreach effort to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as "America's Seed Fund.” For more information about America’s Seed Fund, click here. 

This event will include reverse pitches from Federal Agency representatives, 1:1 meetings with Federal representatives, panel discussions on tech commercialization and innovation, and a resource fair with ecosystem partners. To see the detailed agenda and the attending federal agencies, visit the event site. 

The event will offer a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to learn more about how to access non-dilutive, competitive funding opportunities. Reverse pitches and 1:1 meetings with Federal representatives will provide businesses the ability to tailor SBIR/STTR proposals to best fit agency-specific funding opportunities. 

Below is a list of entrepreneurs who should attend:  

• Tech startups  
• Tech-focused small businesses looking to pursue R&D opportunities  
• Businesses interested in learning about the SBIR/STTR program 
• Businesses interested in meeting federal agency representatives to discuss solicitations  
• Entrepreneurs with an interest in developing innovative technologies  

The cost to attend is $20 and space is limited. For more information on the event and to RSVP, click here.