The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs offer small businesses valuable opportunities to secure federal funding for research, development, and commercialization efforts. In this webinar, Maine APEX counselor Marissa Henkel will introduce these highly competitive, award-based programs aimed at promoting technological innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants will gain an understanding of the program structures, how to identify funding opportunities across different agencies, determine program alignment, and navigate the application process. Join us to learn how these programs can help accelerate your business’s R&D initiatives and bring new solutions to the marketplace.