In 2023, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) transformed its Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Open Topic program, creating a groundbreaking opportunity for entrepreneurs and university partners. These changes effectively subsidize the university portion of STTRs, fostering greater university engagement and unlocking increased Department of Defense (DoD) research funding for university partners.
Small businesses can receive up to $600,000 in additional funding by collaborating with universities through a STTR, rather than pursuing a SBIR independently. This incentive should motivate technology entrepreneurs to seek university partners for STTR proposals.
In late 2023, APEX launched its STTReamline(TM) pilot program with 11 universities, including the University of Tennessee, Mississippi State, Ohio State, West Virginia, University of Dayton, and Wichita State. STTReamline(TM) helps universities overcome non-financial barriers to STTR adoption and showcases their research strengths and capabilities to proposing small businesses.
Join APEX for an informative webinar on DAF STTR Open Topic opportunities and learn how your university can participate in the STTReamline program. Topics include:
- Key changes in the DAF STTR Open Topic program and their impact
- Compelling financial benefits and how they work
- Structuring STTRs to meet your and DAF’s needs
- How APEX’s STTReamline(TM) program simplifies finding and working with STTR partners
- Commitments for universities participating in STTReamline(TM)
This webinar and the STTReamline(TM) program will equip your university to connect with STTR proposing entrepreneurs and enhance your DOD research funding outcomes.
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