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October 2026 Invitations | Issue 2026-10 I

Government Contracting News and Updates

Encountering Innovation

October 22 - 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

During this information session, participants will learn about the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) On Ramp Hub-Wichita and the Encountering Innovation Team, how the El ecosystem works, and how participating companies can use the experience to build relationships with Department of War customers.

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Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program

October 27 - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program helps qualified early-stage Michigan technology companies to be more competitive in this national proposal and award process.

Through the program, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services throughout the state, with most costs covered by the program.

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How to do Business with RENK America

October 29 - 9:00 to11:30 a.m.

Ready to explore opportunities with a major defense prime?

What you'll learn:

What RENK America is currently looking to source
How to identify and position your capabilities for RENK opportunities
What RENK looks for when evaluating potential suppliers
How to effectively engage with the procurement team
Steps you can take to become prime-ready and procurement-ready

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2026 Cybersecurity Summit

November 12 - 8:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m.

From Students to Security Leaders, from AI Innovators to Everyday Users. Together, we’ll build the future of trust.

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how we learn, work, communicate, and make decisions, cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems and networks.

The future of security depends on something even more important: trust. The 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit explores the intersection of human behavior, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity in an increasingly AI-driven world.

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Shawna McManus

APEX Accelerator Program Director

mcmanuss@nemcworks.org

(989) 733-8540

Kim Bourner

APEX Accelerator Counselor

bournerk@nemcworks.org

(269) 491-6585

Theresa Chaney-Huggett

APEX Accelerator Counselor

chaney-huggett@nemcworks.org

(269) 243-2787

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This APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Southwest Michigan APEX Accelerator, satellite of Northeast Michigan Consortium (NEMC), is funded in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). Northeast Michigan Consortium (NEMC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The reproduction, reformatting, and/or distribution of APEX Accelerator materials in part or in whole, in addition to the reselling of APEX Accelerator services, is strictly, prohibited.

Southwest Michigan APEX | www.swmiapex.org