How to Determine If You're a Fit for Federal Funding

​𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Federal programs like SBIR and STTR can open doors for startups and small businesses, but figuring out if you’re a good fit (and how to actually apply) isn’t always straightforward.

That’s why our next Midday Connect session is designed to give you the clarity you need. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:

✅ Get a clear overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program
✅ Search for and identify topics currently accepting proposals
✅ Tap into state resources and services that can support your journey

If you’ve been curious about federal funding but unsure where to start, this session will help you see the possibilities and connect with the right support.

📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Oct 7, 2025
⏲ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 11 AM MT

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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:

Dylan Doty is the Program Manager at The Nucleus Institute, Utah’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. He helps deep tech entrepreneurs secure non-dilutive federal funding through programs like SBIR and STTR and leads efforts that connect founders to federal R&D opportunities, commercialization resources, and investment pathways. Through his work, Dylan supports the growth of Utah’s next generation of high-tech companies and advances new technologies from idea to impact.