Join the North Carolina Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Team for

Federal Funds to Support Your New Innovation and Technology Development: Exploring Defense and Homeland Security Research and Development Funding Program

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.

Attend this session to learn:

Types of DoD and DHS research, development and innovation programs Identifying and pursuing DoD/DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunities Identifying, pursuing and connecting with university partners to pursue DoD/DHS Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities Identifying, pursuing and connecting with partners to pursue Other Transaction Authority, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), Blanket Purchase Agreement and related federally funded opportunities Opportunities to connect with military units and military researchers through partner organizations including the Fort Liberty Research Institute, Geneva Foundation, Womack Army Medical Center, etc.
Resources in North Carolina available to help businesses identify, compete for, win and successfully execute federally funded R&D opportunities North Carolina incentive and matching grants available to businesses pursuing DoD/DHS-funded R&D opportunities This program is a key component of DEFTECH’s 2025 strategy to expand awareness, increase participation, and strengthen North Carolina’s defense innovation ecosystem. By targeting strategic regions across the state, DEFTECH aims to engage new businesses, connect them to federal R&D opportunities, and integrate them into a collaborative innovation network.

Participants will also gain practical insights into creating successful proposals, quad charts, and effective presentations for federal agencies—equipping them to compete and win in the national defense marketplace. Together, we’ll advance innovation that meets Warfighter needs while positioning North Carolina as a leader in defense technology.