The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center, in collaboration with the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and in partnership with the University of Arkansas divisions of Economic Development and Research and Innovation, presented Energy Innovation Day on June 15, 2023. The event offered the opportunity for advanced energy industry stakeholders to connect with potential research partners and funding opportunities.
Dr. Eileen Chant, Outreach Program Manager at the U.S. Department of Energy, presented a workshop on federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs and then met 1:1 to discuss projects and funding opportunities with researchers and entrepreneurs.
The day also included an industry overview panel, an innovation showcase that highlighted cutting-edge energy technologies, and networking with academia, industry, government, investors, innovators, and thought leaders.
To learn more about the energy innovation needs and opportunities in Arkansas, click to view the following presentations:
Energy Innovation Day – ASBTDC Services
Energy Innovation Day AAEA
Energy Innovation Day – SVS Services
Energy Innovation Day _ Becky Keogh State Infrastructure
Energy Innovation Day DOE SBIR STTR Overview
Energy Innovation Day Glen Hooks Audubon Delta
Energy Innovation Day Tom Waggoner Syntex presentation
Energy Innovation Day UATDF-ARTP intro
Energy Innovation Day_Tulsa Innovation Labs
For additional information on Technology Commercialization and SBIR/STTR programs, contact:
Catherine Corley, Innovation and Business Consultant, ASBTDC, University of Arkansas
479-575-5148 or visit: ASBTDC, UA