November 21, 2017
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DoDDoD Navy SBIR/STTR Summit at Wichita State Dec. 13
 
Wichita State University is collaborating with New Mexico State University to offer a full-day DoD Navy SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The event will include a breakdown of Wichita State resources, one-on-one sessions with Navy Program Manager Brian Wilber and SBIR Tips & Best Practices. It will conclude with a livestream from NMSU's Arrowhead Center featuring powerhouse speakers addressing the Navy SBIR/STTR program's $350 million in non-dilutive funds available to small businesses. Registration is $25. Learn more... 
  
EPAEPA release SBIR Phase 1 Solicitation
The  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 2017-2018 Small Business Innovation Res earch (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation to develop innovative technologies that will help protect human health and the environment. EPA is calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards up to $100,000 to demonstrate proof of concept in the following topic areas: air quality, manufacturing, clean and safe water, land revitalization, homeland security, and building construction materials. The solicitation is open until Dec. 19. Learn more...
NCATSNCATS SBIR/STTR funding opportunities open until Jan. 5 
The  National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences  (NCATS) has several open SBIR and STTR program funding opportunities. NCATS encourages applications in drug discovery and development; biomedical, clinical and health research informatics; clinical, dissemination and implementation research; and clinical trials. Start the application process now to ensure a smooth submission. The next deadline to apply for the opportunities below is Jan. 5, 2018. Learn more... 
awardLearn more about Innovation Award honorees
Did you miss the Innovation Awards? WSU Ventures held its annual Innovation Awards on Oct. 24. The event recognized students, faculty, staff and industry partners for their efforts in advancing the innovation university concept and the university's vision, mission and goals.
 
upcomingUpcoming Events 
remindersNOTES
Shocker Innovation Corps
Student STEM projects, ideas eligible for $2,150 from Shocker Innovation Corps -  Spring Application Deadline: Jan. 19
Thank You
WSU Ventures would like to extend a grand thank you to the Research Manufacturing Shop at WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research for providing awards for the third annual WSU Ventures Innovation Awards. We appreciate you.
GoCreate, A Koch Collaborative
GoCreate is a premier makerspace open to creators of all ages and experiences. You don't have to be a student or alumni or engineer or egghead to make it here. You only need a membership, an idea and the will to make it happen. Join now! www.gocreate.com
WSU Ventures assists Wichita State University faculty, staff and students in applying and commercializing their collective ideas, intellectual properties, know-how, talents, capabilities, ambitions and energies in ways that benefit the university community, industry and the public. 

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