The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP) is offered annually to firms that have an active Phase 2 SBIR award. Companies are assigned to a business acceleration manager (BAM) and provided with access to an e-learning site, as well as numerous materials and webinars. CAP interaction begins with a Commercialization Readiness Assessment conducted by the BAM to assess areas of strength and weakness relative to commercialization of the DHS-funded technology. Recommendations are then made regarding services from a Menu of Options that may help the firm strengthen its commercialization strategy. The program concludes with the development of a Phase III Commercialization Plan that charts the way forward for the small business.
The webinars that Dawnbreaker offers are recorded, and can be viewed at your leisure. To view a webinar just click on the "View" button below each Webinar. Additional presentation documents can be downloaded from here as well. Each webinar lasts approximately 1 hour.
Dr. Jenny Servo
The Research & Experimentation for Local & International Emergency and First Responders, more commonly known as RELIEF provides a unique opportunity for researchers that wish to receive feedback from the end user community and to collaborate with others. Find out about the next upcoming RELIEF event to be held May 6-8, 2013 at Camp Roberts in CA. Two page white paper applications are due April 15th.
Clara Asmail - Senior Technical Advisor, ME
The NIST Manufacturing Extension Program is a valuable resource for companies looking to shift from research and development to production. Learn where the MEPs are in your area and how they can assist you with Product Design and Prototyping, Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly, and Sourcing.
Bruce Davidson
The DHS Safety Act is an invaluable tool for technology developers. It provides legal liability protection for providers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism technologies. Learn about the protection that this Act provides and how to apply for Certification under this Act.
This webinar will introduce you to the varied community referred to as First responders. Learn how the needs of the first responder communities are vetted, how they purchase new technologies, and how you can interface with this community during technology development.
Panel
If your products or technologies have significant growth potential, consider equity investment as a means to support that growth. This panel of equity investors will discuss what they look for when making investment in homeland security technologies.
Dr. Jenny Servo
Licensing is sometimes the best strategy for bringing a technology to market. However, to be successful, you must understand the implications of key clauses often found in licensing agreements and recognize that there are alternatives. This webinar is aimed at sensitizing you to issues and how to address them.
Dr. Jenny Servo
During technology development it is important to keep close to potential customers and end users to assure that the form, fit and function of what you are developing meets the end users needs and the customer’s price point. This webinar demonstrates how to collect key information that will keep you aligned with your customer’s needs.
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