The Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment participates in, hosts and/or cross-promotes various events occurring within the small business, academic, Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense ecosystems. APEX may or may not directly participate in all events listed.

Event type

SBIR/STTR Day: Funding Your Latest Innovation

Event status
16
Apr
Confirmed for Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Hosted by
Body

Learn about the first step in funding your latest innovation
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants are key ways that university spinouts and innovation firms fund the early development and commercialization of their technologies. To highlight the strategic use of these programs, the Center...

SBIR/STTR Program Opportunities Info Session - April 22 @ 3pm EST/ 2pm CT

Event status
22
Apr
Confirmed for Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Hosted by
Body

Join us for an SBIR/STTR Information Session on April 22, 2025. This session will cover crucial topics such as: 

  • Navigating the DAF SBIR/STTR program 

  • Strategic funding opportunities 

  • Get expert guidance on upcoming funding opportunities, including SBIR Direct to Phase II (D2P2), opening May 7, 2025, and DoD SBIR/STTR 25.2/B, opening April 23, 2025. 

Ohio Business Matchmaker 2025

Event status
23
Apr
Confirmed for Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - Thursday, April 24, 2025
Hosted by
Body

For a more than a decade, the Ohio Business Matchmaker has connected small businesses to government contracting opportunities. As one of the largest business to government matchmaking events in the state, this event offers a unique opportunity for businesses interested in doing business with the federal, state or local government...

2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit

Event status
14
May
Confirmed for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Hosted by
Body

The annual Summit is the ONLY opportunity for the ENTIRE Army Aviation Community to gather in one place at one time focused solely on Army Aviation issues. There are opportunities to Network, be Recognized, have your Voice heard and Support our Soldiers and their Families. 
 

XPONENTIAL 2025

Event status
19
May
Confirmed for Monday, May 19, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Hosted by
Body

Exhibits
This is your chance to be at the forefront of change. The XPO Hall features innovators from every link in the autonomy supply chain. See new technology in action, build relationships with partners, and problem-solve with global peers.

Programming
Level up your impact with new strategies for research, design...

2025 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference

Event status
9
Jun
Confirmed for Monday, June 9, 2025 - Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Hosted by
Body

SEEDING AMERICA'S FUTURE INNOVATIONS

Connect directly with over $4B in early stage funding. Learn to compete effectively for those resources; and network with leadership representing the nation's largest seed fund.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation's largest source of early...