Leveraging Your Business to Strengthen National Security

Explore DoD market opportunities & resources to grow your small business. Join our virtual event Dec 10 at 10AM! 

Join the Inland Empire Tech Bridge for a one-hour virtual event designed to help San Bernardino County entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners explore opportunities within the nearly $1 trillion U.S. Defense Market. 

Leveraging Your Business to Support National Security will spotlight how local companies can tap into Department of Defense (DoD) innovation priorities and resources to grow their business, pursue federal contracts, and contribute to national defense. 

Attendees will learn about programs and support services including the NavalX Crucible rapid-prototyping lab, the Inland Empire APEX Accelerator, SBIR/STTR funding pathways, and upcoming regional events. Presentations will be led by members of the Inland Empire Tech Bridge team, including Troy Clarke and Nathan Stewart. 

Whether you're a startup or an established small business, this session will equip you with the tools and insights to pursue mission-aligned innovation and defense market opportunities. 

What You'll Gain:

• An introduction to the Inland Empire Tech Bridge and its resources 
• Insights into the DoD innovation landscape and small business opportunities
• Guifance on how to get started with federal contracting 
• Opportunities for future collaboration and technical assistance 

Who Should Attend:

• San Bernardino & Riverside County small business owners 
• Local entrepreneurs and startups 
• Economic development and local government leaders 
• Innovators interested in dual-use technology or federal markets