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America’s Seed Fund for Grants: Healthcare Innovations

August 17, 2023

Hibernating ground squirrel
Senior biology major Colleen Bue assists Professor Kelly Drew with her research involving hibernating ground squirrels in Drew's lab in the Irving Building. UAF Photo by Todd Paris 2023

The Alaska Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program is a free technical assistance program to connect innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.”

Who: Small businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, small technology firms, and beyond who would like to learn about America’s Seed Fund and connect with the local innovation ecosystem

What: We will be discussing program eligibility, agency topics, and the opportunities for Alaskan innovators with Evelyn Jacome, Alaska FAST Program Director.

Where: Via Zoom. Please register here  

Why: Help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities through America’s Seed Fund - Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs

When: Monday, Aug. 21 at Noon AKT 

Please contact Program Director Evelyn Jacome with any questions at edjacome@alaska.edu 

Register here