Commercialize Your Innovations: SBIR, STTR, and more
Are you a small business that does research and development? Do you need help to explore your technological potential, prototyping, and commercialization? Join us to learn if Government-led Innovation Programs (GIPs) can help you achieve your goals.
Government-led Innovation Programs (GIPs) are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D). Their purpose is to stimulate high-tech innovation and meet specific research and development needs by supporting small business involvement in public R&D work.
This training will lay out the basics of these GIPs, including what the programs are, who can participate, and steps to get started. We will also discuss determination factors to help you decide if jumping into Government-led Innovation Programs is right for you!
Webinar topics include:
- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
- Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program
- Challenge Program
- Broad Agency Announcements (BAA)
- Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III
Meet your speaker
Frank Luna
Procurement Specialist,
Norcal APEX Accelerator

With a 25-year career in government contracting, Francisco (Frank) Luna has established himself as a trusted professional in navigating sales to all levels of government. Holding prestigious certifications such as Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM) and Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) from Villanova University, Frank combines technical expertise with hands-on experience. His experience enables him to guide small businesses in developing and implementing effective government business strategies that drive growth and success.
Con una Carrera de 25 años en contactos de gobierno, Francisco (Frank) Luna se ha establecido como un profesional en ventas en todos los niveles de gobierno. Con certificaciones en Villanova Universidad como Gerente de Contratos Comerciales (CCCM) y Gerente de Contrato Federales (CFCM), Francisco combina la experiencia técnica con la experiencia práctica. Su experiencia le permite guiar a las pequeñas empresas en el desarrollo e implementación de estrategias comerciales gubernamentales efectivas que impulsan el crecimiento y el éxito.
Registration Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
Event Contact: Norcal APEX Accelerator
P: (707) 267-7561
E: info@apexnorcal.org
This no-cost training event is hosted by

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.