2025 The NC Manufacturing Conference
Please join us at the North Carolina Manufacturing Conference, MFGCON, April 29-30, 2025, to network with your peers and share best practices. MFGCON is a hub for valuable insights to enhance efficiency and profitability within the state’s manufacturing sector.
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Wilmington – Registration Open
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
📅 December through February
📍 6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now 🔗: https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Charlotte – Registration Open!
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
📅 December through February
📍 6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now 🔗: https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Winston-Salem – Registration Open!
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
📅 December through February
📍 6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now 🔗: https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Greenville, NC – Registration Open!
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
📅 December through February
📍 6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now 🔗: https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Asheville – Registration Open!
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
December through February
6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now 
: https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
NAVFAC Southeast Industry Day
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southeast (NAVFAC SE) is hosting an Industry Day in Jacksonville, FL on December 9 from 8 am to 5 pm.
The Industry Day will provide an avenue for NAVFAC SE to discuss its mission, goals, and contracting opportunities with private industry.
SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – Fayetteville – Registration Open!
The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business!
Learn about:
- Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding
- NC match & incentive programs
- How to take your idea to market
- Resources to help your business with SBIR/STTR
December through February
6 Locations:
- Fayetteville – 12/6
- Asheville – 1/15
- Greenville – 1/22
- Winston-Salem – 1/29
- Charlotte – 2/12
- Wilmington – 2/18
Register now : https://sbtdc.org/site/sbir-sttr-funding
Unlocking Defense Funding for Researchers
On behalf of North Carolina Coalition for Defense Research (NC CDR) (an informal collaboration of university-based research entities coordinated by the NC Military Business Center), The Institute for Convergent Science and Innovate Carolina at UNC Chapel Hill will host a 90-minute hybrid seminar “Unlocking Defense Funding for Researchers” to explain why you may want to consider DoD funding for your research, the approach to funding and how it differs from National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH), and how you can connect with people at DoD.
Upcoming Changes to the ISO 9001:2015 Standard: What You Need to Know – Webinar
As the ISO 9001:2015 standard undergoes updates, it’s essential for organizations to stay informed and prepared. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the anticipated changes to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, helping quality managers, auditors, and professionals in regulated industries understand the potential impact on their quality management systems (QMS).
Webinar: Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Introduction to Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS)” virtually on the following dates:
About. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) is a web-based application that enables the vendor community to search for, view, and submit secure quotes on Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
Cybersecurity and CMMC – Webinar
Staying Competitive in a Crowded Field
CMMC is an evolving standard which will help businesses stay secure and differentiate them from competitors. In this webinar we’ll discuss the latest in CMMC, cyber security, and DoD contracting.
Who Should Attend:
- Businesses interested in CMMC
- Members of the DoD supply chain
- Companies interested in becoming part of the DoD supply chain
Key Takeaways:
- Where CMMC adoption is today
- What the future of CMMC compliance looks like
- How CMMC helps keep manufacturing organizations competitive
Presenter
Brian Vigna
Instructional Designer and Security Awareness Training Specialist, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions
Email: brian_vigna@ncsu.edu
Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies
The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Why Present Your Technology or Innovation to Federal Agencies” virtually on the following dates:
- March 11, 2025 1 from 0900-1030
- June 25, 2025 from 0900-1030
- September 24, 2025 from 0900-1030
About.During this webinar you will learn about the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and how it might benefit your company.
Webinar: Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
Join the North Carolina Military Business Center for “Introduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips virtually on the following dates:
- January 29, 2025, 0900-1030
- April 30, 2025, 0900-1030
- August 20, 2025, 0900-1030
- December 17, 2025, 0900-1030
About. Are you looking to navigate the complex world of government proposals with confidence and success?
Innovation – Webinar
From a Random Act to a Reliable Process
Innovation is often seen as an imperative to being successful. However, few organizations have established a reliable process for innovation. This webinar will provide an quick overview of the factors and steps needed to establish a reliable innovation process.
Supply Chain Overview – Webinar
Supply chain management is not a new concept, but in the post-COVID world, our understanding of what a supply chain is and how it must operate has changed. Risk management has become a key compontent of supply chain management, including where your facility and suppliers are located and technology continues to transform the supply chain.
Smart Sensing II – From the Breadboard to the Dashboard
The Internet of Things (IoT), originally coined in 1999, has made its way into the vernacular only in the past few years; it is now commonly associated as being a puzzle piece of Smart Manufacturing. What lacked at the turn of the century was a clear understanding of how these “new-concept” devices would talk to systems of importance, e.g.
Matterport Digital Twin Technology Webinar
Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Matterport’s cutting-edge 3D scanning technology is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Learn how manufacturers can improve workflow, marketing, documentation, and training.
Learn how 3D digital twins reduce downtime, improve marketing, enhance facility management and improve safety.
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District Industry Day
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Wilmington District supported by the North Carolina Military Business Center will host an industry day on December 5, 2024.
Agenda:
- Who We Are – Program Overview
- Keys to Success for Constructino
- Networking with USACE Subject Matter Experts
When.
NAVSEA SBIR 25.1/A Topic Workshop
The Capital Tech Bridge and the Pike District Partnership will be hosting the NAVSEA SBIR 25.1/A Topic Workshop in North Bethesda, MD.
Join local SBA, APEX Accelerator, and Montgomery County small business reps who will present and discuss small business resources in our region.
Smart Sensors…Your Smart Manufacturing Journey Starts Here! – Webinar
Who Should Attend
Electrical Engineers, Process Engineers and Technicians.
Vehicles, appliances and even toys now leverage seamless internet connectivity and take advantage of many innovative sensing technologies that were once considered too expensive to add to standard product configurations or excessive… “Who needs that anyway?”.
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