SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference

March 10 - 12, 2026

Raleigh Convention Center - Raleigh, North Carolina

America’s Seed Fund hosted its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Spring Innovation Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, March 10 - 12, 2026. The three-day event provided attendees a valuable opportunity to connect directly with federal agencies representing America's Seed Fund, the nation’s largest source of non-dilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses. It also offered programming on how to compete for funding.

Attendee Highlights:

• Met with and heard from America's Seed Fund leaders and experts.
• Learned how to develop competitive proposals.
• Accessed available resources to support the SBIR/STTR journey.

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.