Lockheed Martin Collaboration Opportunity
Join the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), Lockheed Martin and Arizona State University (ASU) for a networking event at the ASU Polytechnic Campus. Meet representatives from Lockheed Martin and expand your small business connections. Attendees will learn about the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs, receive insight into collaboration with Lockheed Martin and explore ACA and ASU small business resources.
Companies with technologies in the following areas are encouraged to attend:
- Microelectronics
- High-Performance Materials
- Space Situational Awareness
- Space Batteries
- Power and Thermal Regulation
- Sustainment – Field Repairs
- Additive Manufacturing
- Digital Twin
- Generative AI
- Earth Observation Sensors
- High-Performance Optics
- Robotics and Propulsion
- Corrosion Monitoring and Prevention
- Command and Control
- Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
- Antennae/Sensors
- RF
Agenda
8:30 AM - Registration/Networking
9:00 AM - Opening Remarks
9:15 AM - SBIR/STTR Phase 1 and 2 Overview
Speaker: Jada Wendling - Research Program Coordinator, Arizona Commerce Authority
9:45 AM - SBIR/STTR Phase 3 Overview -Commercialization
Speaker: Sonia Vohnout - Founder & CEO, OppsSpot LLC.
10:15 AM - Panel: Understanding Collaboration
Speakers:
Representative - Katalyst Space Technologies
Scott Smas - Associate Director, School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU
10:45 - Break
11:00 AM - Lockheed Martin Panel: Small Business Supply Chain & SBIR Support
Speakers:
Joe Epstein – Strategic Partnership Lead, Lockheed Martin Space
Craig Owens – Corporate SBIR Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Aero
Kristina Mason – Project Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems, C6ISR
12:00 PM - Networking/Lunch
1:00 PM - Tours of ASU Facilities/Pre-Selected Small Business One-on-Ones
3:00 PM - Closing Remarks/Event Ends
