2011 Kentucky SBIR-STTR Conference is March 7 in Lexington

The Event
This annual conference is an opportunity for small tech businesses, entrepreneurs, and university researchers to learn about the $2.5 billion Federal SBIR-STTR Program funding opportunity. The conference will help attendees learn about the differences in the SBIR and STTR programs, eligibility requirements, and how to win an SBIR or STTR grant. The SBIR-STTR Program Managers from several federal agencies will present their agency-specific programs and be available for one-on-one meetings with the conference attendees. Invited participating agencies include DoD-Army, DHS, EPA, NASA, NIH, NSF, and USDA. The conference also provides an opportunity to learn about the Kentucky SBIR-STTR Assistance Programs and other state programs for small businesses.

When and Where
Monday, March 7, 2011
Embassy Suites
1801 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

To Register
Register online. Take advantage of early bird registration and group discounts available only online through Jan. 31, 2011. Early bird online registration: $60 first registrant and then $40 for additional registrations from the same company (up to four). Online regular registration $80. Online student/post-doc registration $16. Walk-in registration $100. Online registration closes Feb. 28.

More Information
Visit our Web site for agenda, presenting federal agency details, online registration, and more.

Event Organizers
Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation
Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation

Event Collaborators
U.S. Small Business Administration
Commerce Lexington Inc.
Kentucky Manufacturing Assistance Center
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville