The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is pleased to announce SBIR Phase 0 AWareness Education and Resources (P0WER) Symposium hybrid event. Plan to attend in-person in Washington, D.C., or virtually for the official launch of the Phase 0 initiative that seeks to expand awareness of the DHS SBIR program and provide educational assistance and support on the requirements for potential applicants. Participants will also learn more about the annual SBIR solicitation. DHS SBIR representatives will provide specific program details, including new resources offered through the Phase program that provide insight on the submission process and topic details.
Registration is now closed. Small business interested in attending virtually should email STSBIR.PROGRAM@HQ.DHS.GOV and we will try to add you to the attendee list.
Agenda
| 8:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 9:00 AM | Welcome and Overview of DHS SBIR and Phase 0 Programs |
| 9:25 AM | Rules of Engagement |
| 9:35 AM | Topic Talk 1 – DHS SBIR Solicitation 25.1 - 001 |
| 9:55 AM | Break |
| 10:10 AM | Topic Talk 2 – DHS SBIR Solicitation 25.1 - 002 |
| 10:30 AM | Panel: “How DHS SBIR Proposals Are Reviewed” |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch (not provided) |
| 12:30 PM | Topic Talk 3 – DHS SBIR Solicitation 25.1 - 003 |
| 12:50 PM | Getting to Know DHS’s Component Partners and End |
| 1:20 PM | Topic Talk 5 – DHS SBIR Solicitation 25.1 - 005 |
| 1:40 PM | Topic Talk 4 – DHS SBIR Solicitation 25.1 - 004 |
| 2:00 PM | Break |
| 2:15 PM | Introduction to the DHS SBIR Phase 0 Program |
| 2:35 PM | Service Provider Panel: “What Kind of Assistance Can We Provide?” |
| 3:05 PM | Expectation Setting & How to Stay Informed |
| 3:15 PM | Q&A Session |
| 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks |
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn |
About SBIR
The DHS SBIR Program is a competitive contract awards program that encourages innovative and creative U.S. small businesses to participate in federal research and development projects, as well as private sector commercialization of SBIR-funded solutions. To learn more about the DHS SBIR Program, visit the DHS SBIR Program Portal: https://oip.dhs.gov/sbir/public or contact STSBIR.Program@hq.dhs.gov.
Visit the DHS SBIR Success Stories page to see past projects and visit our Deconstructing SBIR webinar series page for more on the program.
About Phase 0
The Phase 0 program for DHS SBIR, facilitated by Dawnbreaker, is designed to provide small, advanced technology firms the opportunity to learn how to prepare a responsive proposal. Learn more on the Phase 0 website.