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SOCAL SBIR STTR CON 2021

September 24 - October 1 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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SOCAL SBIR STTR CON 2021

Join us for UC Riverside’s 3rd Annual SOCAL SBIR/STTR CON where we bring the experts to you! Federal SBIR/STTR programs provide $3.6 Billion in capital funding every year to help small business entrepreneurs bring transformative innovations to market. Join program officers from 16 federal agencies and 5 expert special topic workshops for this incredible two-week virtual conference to learn Federal Agency interests, pertinent proposal requirements, vital funding-decision criteria, plus how to obtain early-stage funding to commercialize your idea. Additionally, you will be able to make an appointment to meet with agency program directors to discuss your potential proposals. Meet with former grant winners, founders, and business experts/mentors. Discuss your ideas with angel investors and venture capitalists. Learn how to form intelligent business alliances. Sign up now for special workshops on topics vital for funding success.

LISTEN. LEARN. ENGAGE.

  • 16 Agencies
  • 5 Specialized Workshops
  • 1:1 Agency Appointment

UCR’s Office of Technology Partnerships provides comprehensive SBIR/STTR proposal support through its SBIR/STTR Resource Center. Learn more at sbir.ucr.edu.

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ORANGE COUNTY INLAND EMPIRE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.

Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.