External Opportunities
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SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference
On November 28th and 29th, America’s Seed Fund returns to the Gaylord National Harbor outside of Washington, D.C. for the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference, co-located with Defense TechConnect. This is a valuable opportunity for applicants, awardees and supporters to meet with and learn from SBIR/STTR agency representatives, as well as network with other innovators and supporters from across the country.
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Community Energy Innovation Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a new American Made Challenge Competition: The Community Energy Innovation Prize, with a dedicated track to support student-led community energy innovation initiatives. Program staff, faculty, or student club/group leaders (with their institution's support) are eligible to apply.