This webinar is a special opportunity for the region to connect with a program officer and ask direct questions about the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR / STTR program. Eric Pierstoff is a Program Director in the Small Business Innovation Research Program at the National Science Foundation.

In this hour-long webinar, Eric Pierstoff will be describing the SBIR / STTR program at NSF. He will also cover the SBIR / STTR program's goal, funding philosophy, topics, funded examples, and the project pitch process.

There will be 10-minute One-on-One meetings from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for additional discussion with the SBIR Program Director. This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.