The SBIR Road Tour is a national outreach effort to convey the non-dilutive technology funding opportunity provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Federal and State Program Managers representing $2.5 billion in early stage funding have been invited to present at a series of events to technology entrepreneurs and innovation supporters from across the United States. The events below are a coveted opportunity for those involved in the advanced technology communities, including womenowned and minority-owned firms. If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, researcher, or small technology firm, take advantage of this coveted local opportunity to hear directly from federal agency program managers, and meet one-on-one with program decision makers. SBIR Road Tour Stop in Ruston, LA TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 (DETAILS AT WWW.SBIRROADTOUR.COM) Hosted By: Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana Technology Transfer Office (LTTO) Location: Louisiana Tech University, Institute for Micromanufacturing | 911 Hergot Ave., Ruston, LA 71270 Agenda Highlights Include: Access state-based resources available to SBIR/STTR companies, universities, and technology entrepreneurs. Meet One-on-One with SBIR/STTR Program Managers from: » Department of Agriculture (USDA) » Department of Commerce - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) » Department of Defense - Air Force » Department of Defense - Army » Department of Defense - Missile Defense Agency (MDA) » Department of Defense - Navy » Department of Energy (DOE) » Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH) » Department of Homeland Security (DHS) » Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) » National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) » National Science Foundation (NSF) » Small Business Administration (SBA) » United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)