The Research Park at the University of Illinois is pleased to host the Illinois stop of the 2024 Great Lakes America’s Seed Fund Road Tour. We invite you to register and participate in this national outreach effort that connects innovators and entrepreneurs to non-dilutive, technology funding opportunities provided through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known as “America’s Seed Fund.”

America’s Seed Fund Road Tour plays an important role in encouraging participation in innovation and entrepreneurship by members of underrepresented groups while supporting the mission of the SBIR/STTR programs to support scientific excellence and technological innovation to build a strong national economy. Federal Agency representatives have been invited to attend a series of sessions at the Illinois Road Tour stop that brings together local and national innovation ecosystems to help attendees navigate over $4 billion in early-stage funding opportunities available through America’s Seed Fund. 

Requesting 1:1 Meetings with Federal Agency Representatives.  Information on how to request one-on-one meetings with Federal Agency Representatives will be provided upon registration via a confirmation screen message AND a confirmation email. Prepare now by completing a quad chart. Confirmation messaging will also provide information on how to request a Quad Chart Review. Requests submitted after June 30 will be served based on consultant availability.