SSTI's 2024 Annual Conference

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is now more than 40 years old. What changes to the long-running and successful program could position tech entrepreneurs and regional economies for greater impact? We'll discuss proposals for Congress and the new Administration in this session.

How do centralized TTOs develop and implement strategies to manage intellectual property, licensing, and commercialization activities? What are the advantages of centralization, such as cost savings and improved service quality, versus potential drawbacks, like reduced flexibility and local autonomy? This session will offer some examples of successful centralized TTOs and the best practices they employ to achieve their goals. It will also provide valuable insights for policymakers, university administrators, and technology transfer professionals aiming to optimize the impact of their TTOs.

* This session is supported by the TBED Community of Practice. See https://ssti.org/tbedcop for more information.

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* This session is supported by the TBED Community of Practice. See https://ssti.org/tbedcop for more information.

This session will explore how collaboration across sectors can address systemic inequities, foster innovation, and create sustainable economic opportunities for all. Attendees will gain practical insights into building robust regional networks, leveraging policy advocacy, and implementing best practices to ensure that growth benefits every community member.

* This session is supported by the TBED Community of Practice. See https://ssti.org/tbedcop for more information.