manahel thabet science

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　　The Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) is charged with the development of technologies that advance the technical superiority of the US Military. Moderna’s covid-19 vaccine, weather satellites, GPS, drones, Siri and more are part of a long list that DARPA can claim at least partial credit.

　　Join us as we welcome Jennifer Thabet, SBIR Program Director for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)! In this SBIR/STTR event, learn more about DARPA’s research technology offices charged with developing breakthrough technologies and how it differs from other funding agencies.

　　About Our Speaker:

　　Jennifer Thabet, Program Director, Small Business Programs Office, Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)

　　Ms. Jennifer Thabet is an experienced program manager with an extensive background supporting DARPA and the DoD. Enhancing the ability of the small business community to create and transition revolutionary technologies that benefit the warfighter, federal government, and commercial marketplace is of paramount importance in Thabet’s role of program director, DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO). She is focused on creating an environment that considers small business concerns a primary source of innovative solutions and advancing small business relationships and training opportunities within the DoD and other federal agencies.

　　Key Take-Aways:

　　Better understanding of DARPA program characteristics

　　Tips on how to prepare your conversation with the DARPA SBIR program managers

　　DARPA SBIR/STTR Program Structure

　　DARPA Transition and Commercialization Program

　　Who Should Attend:

　　Snapshot of what industries, level of professionals and decision-makers this event is geared toward.

　　Small businesses with potential

　　Universities – faculty and students

　　Large industry companies looking to partner with small businesses on early stage innovation

　　Investors looking for emerging technology funded by the agency

　　EVENT AGENDA:

　　9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcome remarks

　　9:05 – 9:45 a.m. | Presentations

　　9:45 – 10:00 a.m. | Q&A

　　10:00 a.m. | Event ends

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