2026 America's Seed Fund Week
May 12 - 14, 2026
America's Seed Fund Week is a free, virtual event that connects entrepreneurs with the country's largest source of early-stage research and development (R&D) funding.
What Is America's Seed Fund? America's Seed Fund awards over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Small businesses use this critical funding to develop their technologies and get them to market.
What Happens at America's Seed Fund Week?
- Hear from federal and private sector leaders on the importance of continued technology innovation
- Learn how to navigate SBIR/STTR opportunities and apply for funding
- Meet with SBIR/STTR federal agency representatives
- Connect with Federal and State Technology (FAST) organizations and find other support resources
- Build relationships with fellow innovators
Who Should Attend?
- Entrepreneurs, Startups, and Small Businesses based in the United States that are building technologies and bringing them to market
- Startup Accelerators, Business Incubators, University Entrepreneur Organizations, and other entrepreneur support organizations
- Representatives from Federal Agencies, State and Local Government, and other members across innovation networks that support small businesses
Accessibility and Inclusion: All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance of this event. Contact Sharon.Hoffmeyer@sba.gov.
