NOAA Technology Partnerships Office

#NOAA is seeking scientific and technical experts to serve as proposal reviewers for the FY24 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant competition. SIGN-UP here to participate: https://lnkd.in/efutFgvP SBIR grants provide early-stage funding to U.S. small businesses working on high-risk, high-reward research and development of new technologies within NOAA’s mission areas. Phase II funding supports further research and development of meritorious Phase I NOAA SBIR projects that have successfully demonstrated proof of concept. The topic areas for the Phase II solicitation align with NOAA’s Weather, Water, and Climate Strategy: - Extreme Events and Cascading Hazards - Coastal Resilience - The Changing Ocean - Water Availability, Quality, and Risk - Effects of Space Weather - Monitoring and Modeling for Climate Change Mitigation

Recently, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL), a world leader in oceanographic research and the development of innovative instrumentation and measurement strategies for monitoring and observing ocean conditions at global scales. Check out this special issue of Oceanography Magazine, which features several articles relating to #techtransfer successes, including NOAA's partnership with Saildrone Inc (pg 70), DART buoys (pg 186), and MAPR (pg 212). https://lnkd.in/g7FfAwrs #oceanography

NOAA Technology Transfer Program Manager Wayne MacKenzie will present at the Federal Laboratory Consortium's annual meeting tomorrow, along with fellow panelists Parikha Mehta (USPTO), Daniel Lockney (NASA), and Mojdeh Bahar (NIST). The session, “USPTO and NOAA: Understanding and Optimizing Invention Disclosure Rates,” will cover study methodology from NOAA’s recent collaboration with USPTO, and create space for technology transfer experts to share their own invention disclosure success stories and lessons learned. https://lnkd.in/dKUNsaft NOAA Research #TechnologyTransfer #intellectualproperty

Welcome to our new NOAA Small Business Innovation Research Program Assistant, Seanice Thomas! Seanice is a mother, student, and aspiring entrepreneur, having served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force in Security Forces/Combat Arms. She received her B.A. in Contract Management and Acquisition last year and is finishing up her M.B.A. in IT Security Management. Seanice gained experience with writing hospital and clinic-based grants while working as a Contract Specialist with the State of North Carolina. We are happy to have her join our #NOAASBIR team!

We're kicking of #CitizenScienceMonth with a look back at our success story on how a small startup empowers communities to monitor local air quality. #citscimonth Access Sensor Technologies NOAA Research https://lnkd.in/eVJTkfqc

First stop: Little Rock! We're excited to engage with you on the America's Seed Fund Road Tour. Next up: Jackson, Baton Rouge, and Houston. Registration and more info ➡ #SeedTheFuture U.S. Small Business Administration NOAA Research https://lnkd.in/ekraFu_T

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Mark your calendars - America’s Seed Fund Road Tour is heading south! The bus will roll through Little Rock, AK; Jackson, MS; Baton Rouge, LA; and Houston, TX from April 2-5. The tour is a national outreach effort to connect #innovators and #entrepreneurs to early-stage funding opportunities through #SBIR and #STTR programs. RSVP and more info 🚌 https://lnkd.in/ekraFu_T U.S. Small Business Administration NOAA Research Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center Innovate Mississippi Jackson State University The University of Southern Mississippi LSU Innovation The University of Texas at San Antonio SBDC Texas South-West Technology Commercialization Center #SeedtheFuture

Happening tomorrow! The Women's Business Summit is where innovation meets opportunity and women entrepreneurs take center stage to maximize their resources and opportunities and maximize the resources and opportunities for all women entrepreneurs. Hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Women's Business Ownership, this an empowering gathering where trailblazing women come together with government leaders to celebrate achievements, foster collaboration, and inspire the next generation of female leaders. Register for the live-streamed event of thought-provoking discussions, engaging workshops, and impactful keynote sessions led by influential women who have carved their paths in various industries. Discover a wealth of resources, guidance, and networking opportunities tailored to fuel your business growth. With seasoned experts, industry leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs, participants will collectively navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes unique to women in business. https://lnkd.in/euvxj8xr #WHM #WomensHistoryMonth

March is Women’s History Month, and we are recognizing the #WomenofNOAA who contribute to innovative and impactful research! https://lnkd.in/eScQ9_GX