[PABlindMerchants] Fwd: July 18-22: Build the Future with America's Seed Fund

[Stacie Leap]

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> From: SBA Office of Innovation & Technology <technology at updates.sba.gov>
> Date: July 13, 2022 at 5:45:14 PM EDT
> To: stacie.leap at gmail.com
> Subject: July 18-22: Build the Future with America's Seed Fund
> Reply-To: technology at updates.sba.gov
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> Tap into $4 Billion without giving up equity or IP ownership
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> Interested in turning research ideas into positive impact?
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> Register for the 2022 America's Seed Fund Week (July 18 - July 22), a series of free virtual events connecting entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies to the country's largest source of early-stage funding - America's Seed Fund, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. 
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> Eleven Federal departments invest over $4 billion through 7,000 new awards to small businesses each year in a wide variety of technology areas. Hear directly from these decisionmakers and connect with your local entrepreneur ecosystem builders through daily events. The week culminates in a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the SBIR program with the Tibbetts Awards recognizing outstanding small businesses and support organizations. 
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> The SBA is committed to building an inclusive innovation ecosystem to ensure entrepreneurs from communities that have historically been underrepresented can fully participate in next generation research and development.
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> If you're an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small technology firm, don't miss this opportunity! 
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> Join America's Seed Fund Week 
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> Connect to Local Support & Community Events
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> Connect with your Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partner who provides statewide support to increase successful SBIR/STTR proposals from women, socially/economically disadvantaged individuals, and small businesses in underrepresented areas.
> Be sure to check out Community Events during America's Seed Fund Week! Below are a few highlights:
> July 18 - Idaho: SBIR Grant Opportunities for the Assistive Technology Industry hosted by Idaho State University Bengal Solutions
> July 20 - South Dakota (in-person): July Lunch and Learn - SBIR/STTR hosted by Elevate Rapid City 
> July 20 - New Mexico: Funding Opportunities Through the SBIR/STTR Programs hosted by Arrowhead Center, NM FAST
> Find Local Assistance - organizations you can reach out to for advice and support.
> For more events beyond America's Seed Fund Week, visit SBIR.gov/events.
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> @sbirgov @sbagov
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> #AmericasSeedFundWeek #SeedTheFuture
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> About SBA Office of Investment and Innovation
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> The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Investment and Innovation (OII) leads programs that provide the high-growth small business community with access to two things: financial capital and R&D funds to develop commercially viable innovations. Our work is underpinned by public-private partnerships that help small businesses on their trajectory from idea to IPO. Learn more at sba.gov.
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