Unlocking Federal Innovation: How to Tap into GIPs (SBIR/STTR, BAAs & DefenseWERX)
Thu, Feb 26
|Online Meeting (Live)
Learn how Maryland small businesses can access SBIR/STTR funding, prize challenges, BAAs, and defense innovation programs.
Time & Location
Feb 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Online Meeting (Live)
About the event
Description:
Are you a Maryland small business with innovative technology, research, or dual-use solutions? This session introduces Government Innovation Programs (GIPs) and explains how small businesses can access federal funding, pilot programs, and strategic partnerships.
Participants will gain a clear roadmap for navigating SBIR/STTR programs, identifying innovation-focused solicitations, and connecting with federal agencies seeking emerging solutions.
This session is ideal for companies looking to diversify into research and development partnerships with federal agencies or expand into the defense innovation ecosystem.
What We’ll Cover:
What are Government Innovation Programs (GIPs)? — Understanding the federal innovation landscape and why it matters for small businesses