America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs
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Opportunity facts
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- Washington, District of Columbia 20407, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The General Services Administration's Office of Small Business (OSB) is conducting a monthly training on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, in partnership with the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA), covering the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Registration closes October 22, 2026. The training addresses program fundamentals designed to stimulate high-tech innovation, meet federal R&D needs, and foster entrepreneurship among small businesses pursuing research with commercialization potential. Participants will learn SBIR/STTR program overview, applicable DCAA audit requirements and procedures, practical strategies for small business preparation for DCAA audits, and available resources. The session is delivered online by Amanda Reed, Program Manager, Small Business Outreach Team, DCAA. Attendees receive confirmation email with meeting details upon registration. OSB administers GSA small business programs nationwide, advocates for small and disadvantaged businesses, and collaborates with GSA offices to meet prime and subcontracting small business goals. Small business specialists are available through www.gsa.gov/small-business or the GSA OSB LinkedIn account.
Notice text
Join OSB and the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) for a Monthly OSB National Training (MONT) for information on “America’s Seed Fund: Planting Seeds for Success Under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.”
During this training, you will gain an understanding of these programs designed to stimulate high-tech innovation, meet federal R&D needs, foster entrepreneurship and encourage small businesses to engage in research with commercialization potential, bridging the gap between basic science and market-ready products.
Learning Objectives:
- Overview of the SBIR/STTR program
- Outline DCAA audits applicable to SBIR/STIR
- Relay ways small business can prepare for DCAA audits
- Discuss resources available for small businesses
Date & Time: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (US and Canada)
Location: Online (Registration required)
Speaker: Amanda Reed, Program Manager, Small Business Outreach Team, DCAA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
About OSB: OSB has nationwide responsibility for GSA’s small business programs and is the chief advocate for small and disadvantaged businesses. OSB collaborates with GSA mission delivery and support offices to meet and exceed statutory prime and subcontracting small business and socio-economic small business goals. OSB promotes small business access to GSA’s nationwide procurement opportunities, ensures small business participation, and provides training.
To learn about upcoming training opportunities and access additional resources, visit our Small Business Resources page.
Follow us on LinkedIn GSAOSB, visit www.gsa.gov/small-business, or contact an OSB small business specialist.
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