Programs and Funding to Help Transition Beyond SBIR
“The Valley of Death” refers to the gap in time and funding after companies develop a prototype until they secure a DoD contract and can last as long as one to two years. While this concept can be concerning for anyone pursuing federal funding, it is important to note that there are currently multiple efforts, programs, pots of funding, people, and offices trying to bridge this gap. In this webinar, Long Capture’s CEO, Russ Long, will talk with Department of Defense experts about their efforts to address this issue, hear one company’s successful passage across the gap, and share tips on how your company can leverage this knowledge to build a bridge to long-term financial health.
Hear our expert panel:
- Overview of Spacewerx initiatives bridging the gap: PRIME, STRATFI/TACFI, and others
- Success Story: How Orbital Sidekick leveraged a STRATFI Contract in FY20 and how the program has helped advance the mission
Panelists:
Dr. Katie Corcoran, VP Government Affairs, Orbital Sidekick
Lt Col Walter “Rock” McMillan, Director of SpaceWERX
Major Austin Baker, Defense Innovation Unit
Guest Moderated by:
Russ Long, Long Capture