SBIR/STTR Workshop

The Ohio State University College of Engineering, Technology Commercialization Office, Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, and Rev1 Ventures have partnered to bring you a complimentary workshop on the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs within the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy (DoE) and Department of Defense (DoD).

Who should attend?

Ohio entrepreneurs and university faculty looking for funding to commercialize their research.

Why should you attend?

• Engaging panel discussion involving Technology Commercialization, NASA, Small Business Entrepreneurs, NSF I-Corps, Rev1 Ventures, OFRN representative
• Meet one-on-one with SBIR/STTR Program Managers
• Learn how to access local and state resources available to innovators, researchers, and technology entrepreneurs
• Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program overviews

One-on-one sessions will run concurrently with workshop presentations and the panel discussion. First come, first served basis. Limited spaces are available.

Networking reception follows the program at around 3:00pm. Full agenda below.

Sponsored by: 
Asymmetric Technologies | Benesch Law | OFRN | Telhio Credit Union | Rev1 Ventures

For any questions, please contact Tracy Preston at preston.317@osu.edu

Full agenda:

Opening Remarks
8:00 AM
Dr. David Williams, Dean of the College of Engineering
Matt McNair, VP Corporate Engagement Office
Scott Osborne, Assistant Dean and Admin. Director, College of Engineering

Research Morning Session
8:20 AM
“Winning SBIR & STTR Funding: Lessons Learned from Out West” – Dr. Martin Kleckner III PhD MBA - Senior Advisor, TriTech SBDC (UC Irvine) and IN-SD (San Diego)
9:00 AM
“AF SBIR Program” – Bill Harrison, Director Small Business, AFRL/SB 9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM
Research – Dr. Randy Moses, Senior AVP Office of Research
10:10 AM
“SBIR/STTR OSU Peer Analysis” – Dr. Art Gooray, Senior Technology Licensing Manager, TCO
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion with Wayne Embree, EVP Investments & Venture Acceleration, Rev1; Dr. Paul Matter, President & Founder, pH Matter; Brian Borkowski, President & CEO Asymmetric Technologies; Lynn Garrison, SBIR/STTR Center Technology Transfer Lead, NASA Marshall; Dennis Andersh, Co-Director, OFRN; Dr. Chris Paschall, Director of Licensing, TCO 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
1:00 PM
“How America’s Seed Fund Powered by NSF Can Help You Move Technology from Lab to Market?” – Dr. Rajesh Mehta, Program Director, SBIR/STTR
1:45 PM
“NASA Missions: Where Small Business Makes a Big Difference” – Lynn Garrison, SBIR/STTR Center Technology Transfer Lead, NASA Marshall Workshop Wrap-Up
2:45 PM
Dr. Dorota Grejner-Brzezinska, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering