Wednesday, July 17
Illinois Conference Center
111 St. Mary’s Rd, Champaign, IL 61820
The Research Park was proud to host the Illinois stop of the America’s Seed Fund 16-state Road Tour on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This event was a unique opportunity for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and small technology startups to explore over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities.
Learn more about the event on the Illinois University Incubator Network website.
What it Included:
- Programming: Engage in informative sessions
- 1:1 Meetings: Connect with Federal Agency Representatives.
- Navigate Funding: Gain insights into federal agency technology funding priorities.
- Local Support: Connect with the FAST Center at the Research Park for resources and support.
America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is an outreach effort connecting entrepreneurs to funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.”
The FAST Center at the Research Park, led by EnterpriseWorks, provides free resources and expertise to help startups submit competitive proposals.
Learn more on the Research Park calendar, or visit The America’s Seed Fund website for a schedule and list of participating agencies. For more information about SBIR/STTR programs, visit sbir.gov or follow America’s Seed Fund on Twitter.
Tour Schedule:
- Great Lakes Tour: July 15-19 (Stops in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota)
- Coastal Tour: February 7-9 (Stops in Florida and Puerto Rico)
- South Tour: April 2-5 (Stops in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas)
- Southeast Tour: May 13-17 (Stops in South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia)