Your Door to Defense Innovation: Navigating DARPA through DARPAConnect

Hosted by GT APEX Accelerator

Discover how to unlock opportunities with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), navigate the DARPAConnect Portal, and gain direct insights into small business programs to propel your business or research organization forward. This interactive webinar features insights from Jennifer Thabet, Program Director of the DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO), and Jess Resig, Vice President of Solutions Innovation at ARI and Program Lead on the DARPAConnect initiative. Learn how to leverage DARPA’s small business resources, connect with groundbreaking programs, and position your organization for success in the rapidly evolving defense and innovation landscape. Plus, gain exclusive knowledge about DARPA funding entry points, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards, the DARPA Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS) marketplace, seedlings, challenges, and more.

Date: May 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (EST)