Location:  Renaissance Dallas/Richardson Hotel and the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas

Conference Overview:

With Texas leading the nation in recent job creation announcements, we continue to be a hub for research and technology.  Gov. Rick Perry has announced more than $89 million in grants through the Emerging Technology Fund for continued research and development for Texas-based companies and universities.  The word is out that Texas is moving forward in innovative research.

        1.     Learn from high-level guest speakers, government officials, and top industry leaders.

        2.     Attend sessions that will provide a comprehensive overview on how to apply for and win government SBIR/STTR grants.

        3.     Learn how to market your business to companies looking to outsource their research and development needs.

        4.     Meet with high tech companies and research facilities exhibiting at the conference.

        5.     Hear about the successes of other companies that commercialized their product through SBIR/STTR.

        6.     Network with professionals from all phases of the process: research, development, and commercialization.

        7.     Meet with top-level defense prime contractors and learn how to partner with and secure new business