How to Secure Funding for Your Next Big Innovation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join First Flight Venture Center and experts from Inspiralia US for an intensive seminar designed to help startups navigate the complexities of non-dilutive federal funding. This session is specifically tailored for companies in Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma, Agriculture, Space, AI, and other Deep Tech sectors.
Event Highlights:
Expert Presentation (45 mins): Learn how to translate complex technologies into compelling narratives to maximize competitiveness in SBIR/STTR and other federal programs.Interactive Q&A (15 mins): Get direct answers to your funding and innovation strategy questions.
Networking & 1:1 Meetings: Following the seminar, selected startups will have the opportunity for private consultations to discuss specific funding opportunities.
Meet the Experts:Berta Okenve: Head of Industry & Health Projects at Inspiralia US. With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries, she specializes in innovation strategy and securing funding for biotech and industrial SMEs.
Lang Qin, Ph.D.: Senior Innovation Consultant. A former lecturer and lead researcher on multiple federally funded projects, Dr. Qin has authored 38 peer-reviewed publications and specializes in positioning high-impact innovations for NIH, NSF, and other federal grants.
Event Details:
Expert Presentation (45 mins): Learn how to translate complex technologies into compelling narratives to maximize competitiveness in SBIR/STTR and other federal programs.Interactive Q&A (15 mins): Get direct answers to your funding and innovation strategy questions.
Networking & 1:1 Meetings: Following the seminar, selected startups will have the opportunity for private consultations to discuss specific funding opportunities.
Meet the Experts:Berta Okenve: Head of Industry & Health Projects at Inspiralia US. With over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries, she specializes in innovation strategy and securing funding for biotech and industrial SMEs.
Lang Qin, Ph.D.: Senior Innovation Consultant. A former lecturer and lead researcher on multiple federally funded projects, Dr. Qin has authored 38 peer-reviewed publications and specializes in positioning high-impact innovations for NIH, NSF, and other federal grants.
Event Details:
Date: May 12
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
First Flight Venture Center
2 Davis Dr
Durham, NC 27709 United States
2 Davis Dr
Durham, NC 27709 United States
Kymanox Conference Room
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
(EDT)
Event Details:
Date: May 12
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
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