Category: Announcement
DoD Communities Of Interest: R&D Research and Development
Subject: Special Guest at this Friday's DEFTECH Coffee Call | John Hardin, Ph.D.
Due Date: November 12, 2021 09:00 am EDT
Government Organization: NC DEFTECH
Description :
Join us this Friday, November 12, 2021, @ 0900-1000 ET for another DEFTECH Coffee Call. Join us and our special guest: John Hardin, Ph.D. Executive Director for the North Carolina Board of Science, Technology & Innovation.
Show up early at 0800 for the DEFTECH Early Bird or at the 0830 Opps Update to join the DEFTECH Team as we review current federal technology opportunities.
*Note: The link is the same as the Coffee Call.*
**Note: If you have a topic that you would like to present or recommend, please let us know deftech@ncmbc.us**
The Topic of Discussion: This week, John Hardin, Ph.D., will discuss the results of the study by the Defense Innovation Task Force on how to help innovators win more SBIRS and rapid prototyping opportunities.
Guest Speaker BIO: John Hardin, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation in the N.C. Department of Commerce, a position he’s served since 2009. He conducts strategic planning and makes recommendations for technology-based economic development, implements technology-related economic development policy and resource allocations. He supervises the staff of N.C. Board of Science, Technology & Innovation, directs and oversees the administration of grant programs to support technology development and commercialization, and leads strategic initiatives.
From 1998 to 2003, John served as Assistant Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs in the UNC General Administration. A native of Tulsa, Okla., John holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in political science from UNC-Chapel Hill, a B.A. in economics from Baylor University, and a certificate of completion for the Leadership Decision Making program, Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Additional Information:
Science, Technology & Innovation
https://www.nccommerce.com/about-us/divisions-programs/science-technology-innovation
The North Carolina Office of Science, Technology & Innovation’s mission is to improve all North Carolinians’ economic well‐being and quality of life through advancing science, technology, and innovation. To achieve this mission, the Office develops and administers policies and programs that accelerate the development of next-generation technology companies and technology adoption across the existing industries.
One North Carolina Small Business Program
The North Carolina Office of Science, Technology & Innovation offers the following grants programs to help fund innovative science and technology companies in the state: State matching awards for North Carolina businesses who have been awarded a federal Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. It comprises two programs: the SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Funds Program and the North Carolina SBIR/STTR Phase I Incentive Funds Program.
About this Event:
COFFEE CALL DETAILS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deftech-coffee-call-tickets-127190501213?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Every Friday, 0900 Eastern, Grab your Coffee, bring your ideas, and join N.C. Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open, informal, virtual “Coffee Call” to address your concerns and ideas regarding Innovation, Technology, and commensurate Leadership challenges. Learn about Federal technology requirements and business opportunities. Network virtually over a cup of coffee and connect with like-minded people. Learn how your innovation and technology can be applied to solve national security problems.
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 2B303