Innovate the Future with Tech Business Opportunities LEARN HOW

Technology innovation—it's how we tip disruption in your favor and energize our rural community. This program is designed to maximize the economic potential of Colorado science and technology companies especially those in the advanced industries through no-cost, customized, expert consulting and relevant in-person and online workshops and events. The Central Mountain SBDC is hosting a regional webinar focusing on the Colorado SBDC TechSource: Commercialization program offering many small business support opportunities. We will also share access to capital, government funding options and accelerator research labs. The idea with this regional webinar is to shape the future with breakthrough technologies and offer a like-minded meetup group to inspire new innovations in Chaffee, Lake and Park counties. Please join us Sept. 17! Please share this webinar and registration link with those with inspiring minds. "Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation." - Dean Kamen What We Will Bring to this Webinar?  SBIR/STTR and Advanced Industry grant opportunities for early stage seed funding  Technology commercialization and go-to-market strategies  IP protection/assistance with patent process  R&D tax credits • Market research,  Market sizing, strategic and tactical planning  Business growth issues  Access to capital Who We Help?  Advanced Materials and Manufacturing  Aerospace  Agricultural Technologies  Bioscience and Medical Devices  Information and Communications Technology  Energy and Clean Technologies  Other Innovative Technologies How We Do It  No-cost, customized consulting  In-person and live stream workshops  Special events and conferences  Accelerator programs Agenda: 10:00 am Introductions 10:10 am What Tech Means to the Central Mtn Regions by Wendell Pryor 10:15am Overview and links of what TechSource is by Jamie Brandess Polls (2) of who is in audience & what they need help with SBIR Overview, Tech Commercialization, Protecting IP by Stephanie Amend & Ed Kase Moderated Q&A Advanced Industries Grants and R&D Tax Credits by Katie Woslager and Thierry Lepoutre Moderated Q&A Break out groups (up to 3) to discuss ideas & collaborate Rejoin large group - Group reports lead by assigned counselor Wrap up of services and next steps - adjourn by Jamie Brandess

Speaker(s): Sharon King, Wendell Pryor, Jamie Brandess, Stephanie Amend, Ed Kase, Katie Woslager, Thierry Lepoutre and Jamie Billesbach

Co-Sponsor(s): The Colorado SBDC TechSource Program - https://sbdc-techsource.org, Central Mountain SBDC and Chaffee County Economic Development Center

Once you register you will be sent a link to the live online session September 17th from 10:00 am to noon. If you have questions please call Jamie Billesbach at 719.221.0374. Thank you!

Fee: No Cost