The DoW Mentor-Protege Program
Looking to strengthen your capabilities and grow in the federal market?
The DoW Mentor-Protégé Program helps small businesses gain valuable guidance and experience by partnering with experienced government contractors.
This session will cover how the program works, who qualifies, and how a mentor relationship can support long-term success in defense contracting.
Webinar topics include:
- Purpose and benefits of the Mentor-Protégé Program
- Roles of mentors and protégés
- Eligibility and application process
- Tips for identifying the right partnership
This no-cost training event is hosted by

US Dept. of War Office of Small Business Programs
The Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) increases business and industry participation in acquisitions with solutions vital to national security priorities. Working with federal and state partners, we accelerate the delivery of technological capabilities to the warfighter by providing targeted programs and training to help American businesses acquire the know how to become suppliers to the defense industrial base.
Registration Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (ZoomGov Webinar)
Event Contact: DoW Office of Small Business Programs
Who we are:

Norcal APEX Accelerator
Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.