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Written by Guest Author Chris Mather Introduction Many U.S. technology entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to the SBIR/STTR program for crucial early-stage funding and validation. It’s no wonder that the SBA calls the program “ America’s Seed Fund...

Event Overview On July 17-18, 2024, the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) became the epicenter of innovation as it hosted the " Software Enabled Weapons Industry Day ." This unique event brought together representatives from government...

In anticipation of the upcoming Department of the Air Force (DAF) Open Topic Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) solicitation opportunity, APEX is excited to host two informative SBIR/STTR...

APEX is thrilled to announce our participation in this year’s Life Cycle Industry Days (LCID) and Wright Dialogue with Industry (WDI) event, taking place from July 29 to August 2, 2024, at the Dayton Convention Center. Join us at booth 408 to learn...

APEX recently had the privilege of attending the 2024 AFRL Regional Network – Midwest Annual Meeting, held at Purdue University . This event provided a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders, academic researchers, and government...

We're thrilled to look back on the insightful discussions and collaborative spirit that characterized the Air and Space Force Tech Connect Workshop, held on April 30 and May 1, 2024, at The Arcade in Dayton, OH. With over 45 attendees, including...

Are you a university or research institution eager to partner with companies on Department of the Air Force (DAF) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Open Topic proposals? Look no further than the STTReamline™ program, brought to you by the...

In February 2024, Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment (APEX) marked its presence at the prestigious AUTM Annual Meeting held at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. The event, a rendezvous for technology transfer professionals worldwide...

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in the post are those of the author and not APEX and/or the U.S. Government. In 2021, the federal government awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contracts...

The Academic Partnership Engagement Experiment, also known as APEX, is a Department of the Air Force (DAF) partnership intermediary. APEX is dedicated to connecting universities, businesses, and the government to collaboratively innovate the next...