Oklahoma National SBIR/STTR Conference

November 8, 2010 - November 10, 2010 -- Oklahoma City, OK

City: Oklahoma City, OK  Event Contact: Sherry Roberts 405-213-1969 Contact Email: sherry@sbirok.org

Greater Oklahoma Chamber, US SBA, Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, University of Central Oklahoma Small Business Development Center Description: The 2010 SBIR/STTR National Conference is coming to Oklahoma City November 8th – 10th. Whether you are responsible for doing research or making the sale, innovation depends on recognizing opportunities and making connections The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Technology administers the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. Through these two competitive programs, SBA ensures that the nation's small, high-tech, innovative businesses are a significant part of the federal government's research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program; five departments participate in the STTR program awarding $2billion to small high-tech businesses. State Science and Technology Institute (SSTI) SSTI is a national nonprofit organization that leads, supports and strengthens efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation. As the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development, SSTI offers the services that are needed to help build tech-based economies. View their website