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H4XLabs Presents: Opportunities within the Critical Emerging Technology Market
Aug 17, 2023
The government is investing heavily in critical emerging technologies through bills like the CHIPS Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. This month’s H4XLabs Zoominar features Public Spend Forum’s CEO and Founder Raj Sharma who will share insights from PSF’s recently released SBIR/STTR...
Leadership Roundtable: Accelerating Innovation and Managing Risk through Deep Market and Supply Chain Intelligence
Jun 28, 2023
Join this Leadership Roundtable to learn and share how “deep” market and supply chain intelligence can help accelerate innovation while managing risk
If you are a government (or prime) program, supply chain, or procurement/acquisition professional, two truths are colliding for you right now. ...
The WHY of People – Helping Your People Thrive While Building a Culture of Innovation
May 18, 2023
To achieve our national, economic, and national security priorities, driving innovation is at the heart of the National, Defense, and Federal agenda. Even as we collaborate with industry partners and the entire ecosystem to drive innovation across critical domains, INNOVATING FROM WITHIN the...
Newsletter 9/12/23: RFI on National Emerging Tech Standards, Funding on Grid Resilience for Grid Modernization, and Strengthen Critical Materials Supply Chain, 2023 Cohort Accelerator, and More
Sep 12, 2023
Week of September 12, 2023
NIST Fields Input on Proposed National Emerging Tech Standards Strategy
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks industry input on implementing the U.S. Government’s National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USGNSSCET)....
Newsletter 9/5/23: DHS Investments in Small Business R&D, NSF Funding on AI Research, SBA Investments in Micro Entrepreneurs, DoE Funding on Clean Energy R&D, Quantum Network, and More
Sep 5, 2023
Week of September 5, 2023
Department of Homeland Security Awards $14.9M to 15 U.S. Small Businesses for R&D Prototypes
The DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program has granted $15M to $15M small businesses for homeland security tech development. Phase II recipients receive around $1...
Newsletter 8/29/23: DoD Multiple Award Contract, Funding on Critical Minerals Supply Chain, DoE Program on Geothermal Energy, NSF Funding on Quantum Sensing Research, and More
Aug 29, 2023
Week of August 29, 2023
Pentagon Previews On-Ramping Process for $48B Tech R&D Contract
The Department of Defense (DoD) is reopening the $48 billion Information Analysis Center Multiple Award Contract (IAC-MAC). They will release a final solicitation soon, focusing on two pools: unrestricted and...
Newsletter 8/22/23: DoE Funding on Clean Hydrogen and Nuclear Physics, SBA on VC Funds, Emerging Tech R&D Priorities, CSOs, and More
Aug 22, 2023
Week of August 22, 2023
Department of Energy Awards $34 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen
The U.S. Department of Energy awards $34 million to 19 projects to advance clean hydrogen technology for electricity, industry, and transportation. This funding will support emissions reduction goals and job...
Newsletter 8/16/23: DoD Cyber Strategy, Biden Orders on Tech Investments, Grant Funding on Cyber and Transportation Tech, USAF Funding, and More
Aug 16, 2023
Week of August 16, 2023
Department of Defense 2023 Cyber Strategy — What We Know and What We Need
The Defense Department released its classified cybersecurity strategy to Congress, focusing on “defend forward” tactics, particularly countering cyber threats from Ukraine. The “Defend the...
Newsletter 8/8/23: SBIR/STTR Reports & Dashboard, Critical Tech Fundings, RFIs, Events, and More
Aug 8, 2023
Week of August 8, 2023
White House Releases Strategy to Expand the U.S. Cyber Workforce
The White House has introduced the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, aiming to integrate cybersecurity into early childhood education and enhance accessibility to advanced cyber training. The...
Newsletter 8/1/23: NSIN Funding Opportunities, Semiconductor Investments, OTA Guidelines, SBIR/STTR Trends, and More
Aug 1, 2023
Week of August 1, 2023
Department of Defense Issues Updated Guide on Other Transaction Agreements
The Department of Defense released an updated guide on Other Transaction agreements (OTAs) for acquisition and sustainment. It covers planning, evaluating, and administering production and prototype...
Newsletter 7/25/23: Funding on Critical Minerals Supply Chain and Cybersecurity, Grant Applications for Underserved Communities, SBIR/STTR Trends, and More
Jul 25, 2023
Week of July 25, 2023
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $32 Million to Strengthen Nation’s Critical Minerals Supply Chain
The U.S. DOE allocated $32 million for projects producing rare earth elements from domestic coal-based resources, aiming to strengthen clean energy technology and reduce...
Newsletter 7/19/23: SBIR/STTR Open Topics and Trends & Opportunities, Solicitations and Funding on Emerging Tech, and More
Jul 19, 2023
Week of July 19, 2023
Navy to Launch Next SBIR/STTR Open Topics Opportunity
The U.S. Navy will launch an open topics opportunity for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. It aims to find commercial technologies that meet critical needs, with a...