National SBIR Accelerator
Equity Sparks Innovation
What is Project Enginuity?
Project Enginuity , a new national initiative supported by Chase, is designed to accelerate and empower business founders nationally to secure non-dilutive capital through SBA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) government awards - and advance entrepreneurial growth, research, and development (R&D).
Led by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Partnership (DACC MBP) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC) and support from Chase, the mission of PROJECT ENGINUITY is to increase the number of Black, Latinx and women entrepreneurs that receive access to non-dilutive capital (via SBIR award) in order to stimulate meaningful innovation and build long-term wealth.
Participants of Project Enginuity receive training and individualized coaching to assist in applying for awards of $50K (Phase I) and up to $1.5M (Phase II) funded by SBIR. It is a national program, with support from Chase, that serves minority companies from across the country to provide:
• Deeper understanding of commercialization and technology application potential
• Valuable feedback from government leaders, investors and industry partners
• Expert training to support the application process for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards
National SBIR Accelerator Opportunity
You will receive training, coaching, and grant writing expertise to assist with applying for highly competitive SBIR awards ranging from $50K-$250K (Phase I) and up to $750K-$1.5M (Phase II). Project Enginuity seeks to enroll 60 participants from across the country for a one-week virtual cohort!
Who: Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
• Project Enginuity was designed to increase the number of SBIR applicants, especially among entrepreneurs in North America who are Black, Latinx, and women
• All companies and/or individuals that meet the SBIR eligibility guidelines are welcome to apply
• R&D startups and small businesses across technology sectors, including artificial intelligence, energy, medical devices, robotics, and semiconductors.
Meet The SBIR Experts
Thursday, August 5, 2021
1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Applications close August 8th, 2021 at 11:59pm EST