Date: Apr 23, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm (EDT)

Status: Open Event - Open Event

Registration Deadline: 04/23/2026 10:00 am (EDT)

Fee: Free

Point of Contact: Marissa Henkel, mhenkel@emdc.org

Center: Web-Based

Location: Online

Training Topics: Selling to Government, Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS)

Description:

Join Maine APEX Accelerator procurement counselor Marissa Henkel for a Lunch & Learn webinar exploring Critical and Emerging Technologies and the opportunities they create for small businesses.

This session will provide an overview of how these priority technology areas influence federal research funding, innovation programs, and acquisition strategies. Participants will also learn about pathways the government uses to support and acquire emerging technologies from small businesses, including non-dilutive R&D funding, investment programs, and alternative contracting mechanisms.

Whether your company is developing new technologies or already commercializing innovative solutions, this virtual event will help you understand how your capabilities may align with current federal priorities and where opportunities may exist to engage with government customers.