Iamthe walrus - As stated in my post, the event is SPONSORED by OCAST. However, your post is inaccurate! OCAST sponsors many different award programs and The Air Force SBIR ( Small Business Innovation Research) / STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) program is entirely different than the award given to 3DICON in July 2013. That was $300,000 in grant funding from The Oklahoma Applied Research Support (OARS) competition sponsored by OCAST. (With matching funds)
This is more or less a collaboration with The Air Force...that has over $300 million in funding available through the SBIR/STTR program and they will be in Tulsa this month.
*** Interestingly, from the recent PR, they mention the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) as being a key customer with continued interest in 3D Displays. AFLCMC is also listed below as a link for innovative solutions in the SBIR/STTR programs.
The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs expedite the transition of innovative technologies to the warfighter through the Commercialization Readiness Program (CRP)! ABOUT THE AIR FORCE’S SBIR/STTR CRP CRP accelerates the transition of SBIR/STTR developed technologies into military and commercial applications. The Air Force SBIR/STTR CRP provides a strategic process that links the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center ***(AFLCMC), Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Air Force Test Center (AFTC) and the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) to Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Technical Points of Contacts (TPOCs), to identify and evaluate Air Force needs and innovative solutions. In addition, the program supports tech-maturation by identifying SBIR/STTR technologies for potential transition to AFRL applied research or advanced development programs. Since its inception in 2006 the Program has been making a difference in improving technology transition outcomes. The Program’s continued success can be attributed to its ability to align and connect all transition stakeholders and leverage Phase III funds required to mature SBIR/STTR projects.
The Air Force Research Laboratory has been assigned the execution authority for the SBIR and STTR programs by the office of the Secretary of the Air Force.
On a schedule coordinated by the Department of Defense, the Air Force issues SBIR solicitations, usually one per year, that contain technical topics that describe the areas of interest and needs of the Air Force. Small businesses are invited to submit proposals targeted at the topics listed in the solicitation. The STTR program works in the same manner, with only one solicitation per year.
Description OARS competitively awards funds for one- to three-year projects from any technology area based upon technical merit, potential for market success and commitment of resources. Funding for both proof-of-concept and accelerated projects is available through OARS. The program requires a minimum of one dollar matching support for each state dollar awarded. Eligible applicants are Oklahoma businesses and universities, colleges or nonprofit research organizations that have industrial partners. The program gives preference to projects involving collaboration between research institutions and private industry.
Performance measures
also include a final determination of taking the project forward through some form of development. Development may take any of several tracks including a follow-on accelerated research project, incorporation into a new project, licensing to another person or organization, etc.
This is the The Air Force Program:
Oklahoma SBIR Collaborative ResourcesSB (OCRS)
Description Through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, federal agencies provide seed support for product feasibility studies and prototype development that is lacking in the private investment community. The federal Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program accomplishes this purpose and forges research collaborations between small firms and universities or nonprofit research institutions. Both the SBIR and STTR programs encourage transfer of technology into federal agency programs and private sector applications. OCAST’s program supports these goals by providing bridge funding between Phase I and Phase II federal SBIR and STTR grants. The program provides technical assistance through the Oklahoma SBIR Collaboration Resource initiative to improve the quality of proposals through proposal development workshops, proposal reviews, client referrals, collaboration building and partnership with i2E’s new SBIR support services. The program offers companies guidance in accessing additional OCAST support and other resources as appropriate to their respective stage of development.
Performance Measures
This program produces nationally competitive applied research, development and technology commercialization. Federal and private funding attributed to projects and the ratio of OCAST support to private and federal support indicate OCAST’s effectiveness at securing capital for applied research and development. Performance measures such as the increase in federal contracts, jobs added and payroll of jobs added indicate the successful commercialization of technology by firms participating in the SBRA program.
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