DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Flat Rock)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: April 8, 2025 from 9:00-12:00 

Where: Blue Ridge Community College, Wyatt Auditorium
180 West Campus Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Conover)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: April 8, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 

Where: Catawba Valley Community College, Manufacturing Solutions Center
301 Conover Station Southeast, Conover, NC 28613

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Charlotte)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: March 4, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: March 4, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 
South Piedmont Community College, Tyson Family Center for Technology, Classroom 1407
3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Goldsboro)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: February 19, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: Wayne Community College, Wayne Learning Center Room 161 
3000 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534 

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (New Bern)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: February 18, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: Craven Community College,
AMC 102 Bosch Building
800 College Court, New Bern, NC 28562

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminars (Fayetteville)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: February 12, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: Fayetteville Technical Community College,  
General Classroom Building, Room 108 
2817 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

DEFTECH Innovation and Technology (ITEC) Seminar (Pinehurst)

Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for a “Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Programs” sessions across the state.  

When: February 11, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00

Where: Sandhills Community College, Van Dussen Building in the Small Business Center 
3395 Airport Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374 

Description:
Unlock access to the Department of Defense and Department (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) multi-billion dollar research and development (R&D) budget to power your company’s innovation.

Coffee Call – January 3, 2025 – A Year in Review and Strategic Direction for 2025

As we step into 2025, we invite you to join us for our Friday Coffee Call where we will reflect on our achievements over the past year and discuss our strategic direction for the year ahead. This session will provide you with valuable insights of DEFTECH, highlight key milestones, future event updates and outline our goals for 2025.

Webinar: Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org

The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Understanding and Utilizing MatchForce.org” virtually on the following dates:

About. This training is a comprehensive guide to using MatchForce as a tool for finding federal contracting opportunities and doing market research.

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).

Webinar: Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors

The North Carolina Military Business Center will host “Effectively Presenting Your Business to the Government, Military & Prime Contractors” virtually on the following dates:

  • February 5, 2025 from 0900-1030
  • November 5, 2025 from 0900-1030

About. This training focuses on real world tips, tricks, tools and lessons learned on how to effectively market a business to federal customers.

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.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

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 VignaBrian 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.  

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.

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.

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.

Coffee Call 11/22/2024: One North Carolina Small Business Program Overview

DEFTECH Coffee Call Announcement Friday, November 22, 2024

Join us Virtually for an engaging DEFTECH Coffee Call as we dive into federal technology opportunities, community updates, and explore the One North Carolina Small Business Program. Whether you’re a tech innovator, business leader, or part of the DEFTECH community, this session is designed to foster collaboration and provide valuable insights.

Webinar: 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:

  • 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.