"Every once in a while, a new technology, an old problem, and a big idea turn into an innovation." - Dean Kamen, Inventor of Segway
Innovation Station Sponsored Events
The Innovation Station Event Page features current and upcoming events that introduce our state's innovators to local or regional resources.
Current Events
July 19 - July 23 is National SBIR Week!
Meet the Washington PTAC SBIR Team as we discuss how to best prepare yourself for responding to SBIR Funding Opportunities
When: July 20, 2021, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Intended audience: Washington State Innovators who are interested in responding to SBIR solicitations with a focus on agriculture, weaponry and the military, clean tech and energy conservation.
Upcoming SBIR Release Dates
USDA - July 2021
Department of Defense - 3rd release date: Aug 2021
Department of Energy - Dec 2021
Upcoming Events
Innovation Spotlights
The process toward winning an SBIR award starts far in advance of funding opportunity announcements. Firms - especially start ups - need to be prepared to convince government agencies they are capable of producing an innovative product as well as running a business.
Innovation Spotlights will be individual advising sessions culminating in a "practice pitch" session before a panel of advisors and resource partners. The goal of the Innovation Spotlight is to prepare firms for investment opportunities, such as SBIR funding, as well as promote and highlight the innovators in our state.
Date: TBD
Questions? Email us innovationstation@washingtonptac.org