Army SBIR|STTR Program

Ready to be amazed? Beyond the battlefield, our Army Soldiers are breaking barriers and inspiring the nation. From Olympic medals to space exploration, their achievements are truly remarkable. Check out more on their incredible milestones in 2024: https://lnkd.in/efAkijAb

Happy Holidays from the US Army SBIR|STTR program! This year, we’ve witnessed incredible innovation and groundbreaking technology ideas come to life. Thank you to our small business partners for your dedication and commitment. We look forward to another year of collaboration and success in 2025!

#TipTuesday December is National Write a Business Plan Month! Did you know the U.S. Small Business Administration offers FREE resources to help you craft the perfect business plan? Check out this link for five resources that will help make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality. https://lnkd.in/evpBMyJP

As 2024 wraps up, we’re gearing up for an exciting start to 2025! 🚀 Army #SBIR and xTech are thrilled to announce our participation in the inaugural #Army Demand Signal Event at Stanford University this February, hosted by Venrock, America’s Frontier Fund, and the Stanford Gordian Knot Center for National Security Innovation.  This landmark event will bring together six US Army PEOs, top Army leaders, leading primes, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. It’s a unique chance to hear firsthand about the Army's critical capability needs and explore collaborative opportunities to tackle the challenges facing our warfighters.  Stay tuned—registration opens soon! Follow us to be the first to secure your spot. Let’s make this mission happen together! 💡

According to the #SmallBusiness Index, eight in 10 small businesses say the holiday season is important to their overall profit. Your support is crucial for our local small businesses to thrive. By shopping small, you’re not just buying a product; you’re investing in our community’s future. As you do your holiday shopping this year, remember to shop locally! https://lnkd.in/gMT9n-m3

#TipTuesday DoD Contractors: Did you know there is a weekly, one-hour session where you can connect, learn, and share insights with your peers? Join CONNECT Live hosted by DAU on December 12th  to ask questions, discover best practices, and access valuable resources in a collaborative environment. https://lnkd.in/d3kkvdun

In 2023, the US Army’s Program Executive Office Enterprise Acquisition Innovation Directorate saw a critical need for leveraging #AI/ML to accelerate the acquisition process. Partnering with U.S. Army #SBIR, they released a solicitation that received an unprecedented response. Check out more on the outcome of this solicitation and what’s to come for this partnership: https://lnkd.in/eq_ZFm6n

As we gather to give thanks, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve our nation and support innovative small businesses. Together, we’re driving technological advancements that ensure the Army’s readiness. We extend our sincere thanks to the small businesses we’ve collaborated with and our dedicated SBIR|STTR team. Your hard work has made this year a success!

Genesis Systems® (USA) - Water Your Way, a two-time xTech competitor and US Army #SBIR awardee, is continuing its quest to solve the critical challenge of water scarcity, which impacts people across the globe every single day – including Soldiers with limited or no access to fresh, drinkable water. In August 2024, the U.S. #Army accepted delivery of its first WaterCube, a revolutionary technology that can produce over 2,000 gallons of fresh water per day. Read the spotlight on Genesis Systems to learn more about this historic delivery and how the Florida-based business is focused on humanitarian efforts in the wake of recent hurricane devastation. https://lnkd.in/eXfvr4KJ

#TipTuesday Ready to level up your business? If you’ve been approved for an SBA Contracting Assistance Program or are waiting on your approval decision, don’t miss out on SBA’s hybrid event with ACE Women’s Business Center on December 3rd. Learn how to develop effective strategies and leverage your certification to secure federal contracts: https://lnkd.in/eJ-GPGZ2