Science, Ag and Energy (SAgE) Innovation
FOR ENTREPRENEURS WITH INNOVATIONS that serve the needs of the USDA and NSF,NBDC has developed a series of events to help participants prepare for conferences as well as funding opportunities, especially the SBIR/STTR program.
Application Deadline | May 14
OnRamp Agriculture Pitch Applications
Presented byThe Combineandgener8tor. The OnRamp Agriculture Conference features curated, one-on-one pitch sessions between selected startups and corporate venture capital and innovation executives from participating agriculture corporations to discuss potential customer relationships, strategic partnerships and, if appropriate, investment opportunities. Startups must apply, and one-on-one pitch sessions are scheduled based upon mutual interest. Most selected startups will be paired with multiple corporations for a one-on-one pitch. Participation and conference registration is completely free for selected startups, and all startup track applicants will receive complimentary conference registration.
Webinar | June 15 | 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
SBIR/STTR 101 with USDA Program Manager
Learn about SBIR/STTR program basics and how to apply. This event will help attendees identify appropriate agencies and topic areas and discuss the commercialization process.
Webinar | June 22 | 10:00 to 11:00 A.M.
SBIR/STTR 101 for National Science Foundation Applicants
Learn about SBIR/STTR program basics and how to apply. This event will help attendees identify appropriate agencies and topic areas and discuss the commercialization process.
Deadline: June 25 and 29 | SBIR/STTR applications due
Virtual Classroom | July 8 | 1:00–2:30 P.M.
Identifying Solicitations and How to Develop a Quad Chart
Learn about the SBIR/STTR program, the submission documents required, ask questions, and then begin to develop the documents required to speak with program managers.
Virtual Conference | July 15
OnRamp Agriculture Conference
The OnRamp Agriculture Conference brings together the agriculture and food industries’ leading corporations, investors and startups. The conference highlights innovations disrupting agriculture and the future of food, the leaders making such innovations possible and how new technologies and business models will reinvent the industry.
Webinar | July 20 | 9:00–10:00 A.M.
Nebraska Resources 101: NeDED Innovation Programs
Learn from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development about programs and resources to help fund your innovation and ask questions! Learn about Nebraska Innovation Fund Prototype Grants and the Nebraska SBIR/STTR matching funds initiative.
Deadline | July 23 | Quad Charts submitted by this date
Virtual Meetings | July 27 | 9:00 A.M.–2:00 P.M.
One on One Meetings with USDA and NSF Program Managers
Meet with program managers from topic areas relevant to your Quad Chart submitted on July 23. Please use the following Sign Up Genius link to register for your one-on-one meeting. Spots are limited.
Webinar | August 10 | 10:00–11:00 A.M.–2:30 P.M.
How to Register in SAM.gov
Getting registered in SAM.gov is essential to do business with the federal government. Just like everything else with the government, registration is not always a cakewalk. Join the Nebraska PTAC and NBDC's Innovation and Technology for a FREE workshop to learn about how to get your business registered.
Application Deadline | August 20
The Ag Innovation Challenge by Farm Bureau
A national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.Farm Bureau will award $165,000 in startup funds to ten businesses, culminating at a live pitch competition and networking event at the AFBF Annual Convention.
Webinar | August 25| 10:00 –11:30 A.M.
Developing your SBIR/STTR Commercialization Plan
Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs. it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self. Presented by BBCetc.
Virtual Meeting | Sept 15 | 9:00–10:30 A.M.
Cuss and Discuss
Meet others planning to submit SBIR/STTR proposals to the USDA or NSF, sharing challenges and learning from others.
NBDC offers an online course with weekly assignments to help you develop SBIR/STTR submissions and meet deadlines. Contact Josh Nichol-Caddy (jnicholcaddy@unomaha.edu) to learn more.