Leveraging SBIR in T2

Join the FLC to learn how federal labs have successfully bridged the gap between Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and technology transfer authorities.

John Bittman, Interagency Policy Specialist, Technology Partnerships Office, NIST

Ray Friesenhahn, Advanced Technology Scout SBIR & Technology Transition Manager, TechLink. Ray is a member of TechLink's founding team and manages TechLink's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and technology transition assistance program. Prior to joining TechLink, Ray was a technology transfer manager for NASA. He has an MBA and is a Certified Licensing Professional, and a Tibbett's Award winner for Outstanding Contributions to the SBIR Program.

Elden Hawkes, Partnership and Innovation Specialist, SBA SBIR/STTR. In his current role, Elden manages SBA's Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program and outreach efforts targeting Minority Serving Institutions and SBIR Road Tours. Prior to the SBA, he spent 7 years with the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) where he helped grow the USDA's SBIR program as its program manager. He hold a degree in Environmental Science/Marine Science and a Master's in Food and Agricultural Science, both from the University of Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Hosted by David Lee, Northeast Regional Co-Coordinator