Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 11 AM to 1 PM
Location: Kessler’s Champions Club Room
Presented by: Mel Ustad
Brought to you by SD EPSCoR | SD Biotech SD Chamber of Commerce & Industry | SD GIant Vision | Northern Innovation and Startup Center
Beverages and a light lunch will be provided
Registration is required by Tuesday, December 3rd
Support Program Information Presented:
SBA FAST Launch
NSF I-Corps Regional Hub Program
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
GOED Proof of Concept Program
Small Business Development Centers
Local / Campus Programs - Presented by local representative
Keys for Competition Success:
Written Plan
Effective Presentation
Q&A Session
Optional:
Schedule short one-on-one meeting with Mel
MUST submit an executive summary three days in advance and book a time slot with Mary Anne Boyd, SD Chamber, at maryanneb@sdchamber.biz
About Mel Ustad*
Career-focused on supporting entrepreneurship and innovation
Involved with SBIR program since 1988
Former Director of Commercialization, SD Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Held multiple university research and economic development roles
Principal Investigator, NSF South Dakota EPSCoR Track 1 project
Giant Vision Competition Judge