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Nov. 17, 2023
Spotlight: Empowering Native-owned Businesses
November 2023 — The Indian Incentive Program (IIP) fosters new opportunities for Indian organizations, Indian-owned economic enterprises, or Native Hawaiian small business concerns.
Nov. 3, 2023
New APEX Accelerator Opens in Dearborn, Mich.
November 3, 2023 — The Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) held a soft launch opening event for a new APEX Accelerator location in Dearborn, Mich. on October 26.
Resilient Defense Industrial Base Critical for Deterring Conflict
Ensuring a resilient defense industrial base requires steady demand signals from government to the industry, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment said.
Oct. 30, 2023
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 2023 — During Cybersecuity Awareness Month and throughout the year, the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs is raising awareness and supporting small business with resources, tools, and training to protect from cyber threats and to comply with requirements in federal contracts.
Initiative to Increase Private Capital Investment in Critical Technologies
October 2023 — A joint effort between the U.S. Small Business Administration and United States Department of Defense to increase private capital investment in critical technologies that strengthen our economic and national security was rolled out last week.
Industry Input Sought: Help Improve Forecasts of Federal Procurement Opportunities
October 2023 — The Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) is hosting a challenge through October 31 to shape the future of procurement opportunity forecasts.
Sharing Knowledge at the Annual AUSA Conference
October 9-11, 2023 — Subject matter experts from the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and the service's small business offices participated in a number of panels at the annual AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition held this week in Washington, D.C.
October 2023 Oct. 30, 2023
New Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards
October 2023 — The Defense Acquisition University is accepting submissions for the inaugural Defense Acquisition Workforce Writing Awards. Share your story of overcoming obstacles in defense acquisition or using flexibilities in an innovative way and have a chance at $5,000 in prize money!
Clean Energy Solution Providers Sought; Up to $50k Voucher Available
October 18, 2023 — ENERGYWERX, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Programs Voucher Program is searching for innovative capabilities to address DOE challenges. Submissions are due Nov. 16.
Oct. 27, 2023
OSBP Director Engages Orlando Small Business Community
October 16, 2023 — On Oct. 16 Mr. Farooq Mitha, Director of the Department of Defense Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), spoke to a capacity audience at the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) about strategies for small business to work with the United States Department of Defense.