Dawnbreaker provides hundreds of webinars every year within our agency programs. In 2019 we are pleased to make many of our finest webinars freely available to view for anyone who would like to learn about these topics.
The Prime Contractor series provides you with the opportunity to learn directly from representatives of some of the world’s largest government contractors . Learn about their interests and how to develop a relationship with them.
The Commercialization series steps you through many of the important considerations that must be made when looking to commercialize an advanced technology, product, or service.
Please enjoy the library of past webinars below.
Upcoming Webinars
N5 Sensors: DHS SBIR Success Story
Presented by: Dr. Abhishek Motayed, CEO, N5 Sensors
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 at 2:00pm EDT
TOPICS
Be sure to join us when Dr. Abhishek Motayed, the CEO of N5Sensors describes how his company brought a technological innovation initially funded by the Department of Homeland Security’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR program) to the market. N5 Sensors was founded in 2012 as a spin-off from the University of Maryland, College Park. The company is passionate about developing sensor technologies and products that will make life better and safer. N5 Sensors developed an ultra-small, low-cost hazardous gas and particulate matter detector using novel chip-scale chemical sensor technology that can be used by firefighters.
If commercialization is your goal, come and learn from other small businesses that have developed a successful strategy.
Intellectual Property Protection
Presented by: Marty Oehlbeck, Intellectual Portfolio
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at 2:00pm EST
TOPICS
Join this webinar to learn about the various types of Intellectual Property. This fast-paced discussion will cover IP types, their usefulness and lifetime, then wrap up with some concrete plans for action your company should consider.
We will be utilizing the Teams platform which will allow for a Q&A discussion. Please use the following link and turn off your microphone / video before entering the room. You will be able to unmute for any questions you may want to ask.
Perspectives on Licensing
Presented by: Marty Oehlbeck and Dr. Jenny C. Servo
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 2:00PM EDT
TOPICS
Department of Homeland Security Webinar Series, “Perspectives on Licensing” presented by Marty Oehlbeck, Intellectual Portfolio and Jenny C. Servo, Ph,D, Dawnbreaker.
Another way to bring technology to market is through a licensing strategy. The purpose of this webinar is to contrast the perspectives of a large and small business when they come to the table to discuss licensing.
Equity Investment Webinar by Kevin Robbins
Presented by: Kevin Robbins
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 2:00PM EDT
TOPICS
Kevin Robbins, of Blue Delta Capital Partners, will be presenting a webinar on equity investment
Developing Marketing & Sales Plans Webinar
Presented by: Lyn Barnett
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
TOPICS
To commercialize an SBIR-funded technology, every company ultimately needs to make sales and develop marketing plans to support their sales objectives. In this webinar, learn how to develop meaningful content about your company, technology or product and how to leverage your messaging across various social media platforms – all on a shoe string budget.
Registration is necessary to this free webinar.
Equity Investment Webinar
Presented by: Kevin Robbins
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
TOPICS
Kevin Robbins, of Blue Delta Capital Partners, will be presenting a webinar on equity investment.
Marketing and SBIR Data Rights
Presented by: David Metzger, Esq (Ret)
As small businesses begin to promote their technology, product or service – one of the challenges they face is how to “go public” without divulging SBIR or STTR data. As the small business approaches Phase III, what is the best way to introduce what they are doing at a conference, in a press release, or when pitching their opportunity to an investor? What can small businesses say to an audience that has not signed a non-disclosure agreement? A simple PowerPoint presentation might contain 12 slides: (1) Title slide; (2) Need addressed; (3) Organizations that can benefit, (4) Current solutions, (5) Customer Requirements; (6) Your solution; (7) Performance Specifications; (8) Comparison with Competitive Products; (9) Current State of Development; (10) About the Company; (11) Customer Engagement Questions; (12) Contact slide. Some of these slides clearly address customer needs; while others, highlighted in blue require that you talk about your product, technology or service. In this webinar, learn what you can say about your technology and the types of images that you can share with others without revealing SBIR/STTR data. This presentation will help companies that are actively protecting their SBIR/STTR data rights, feel confident about what they can share.
Presented by: David Metzger, Esq (Ret)
As small businesses begin to promote their technology, product or service – one of the challenges they face is how to “go public” without divulging SBIR or STTR data. As the small business approaches Phase III, what is the best way to introduce what they are doing at a conference, in a press release, or when pitching their opportunity to an investor? What can small businesses say to an audience that has not signed a non-disclosure agreement? A simple PowerPoint presentation might contain 12 slides: (1) Title slide; (2) Need addressed; (3) Organizations that can benefit, (4) Current solutions, (5) Customer Requirements; (6) Your solution; (7) Performance Specifications; (8) Comparison with Competitive Products; (9) Current State of Development; (10) About the Company; (11) Customer Engagement Questions; (12) Contact slide. Some of these slides clearly address customer needs; while others, highlighted in blue require that you talk about your product, technology or service. In this webinar, learn what you can say about your technology and the types of images that you can share with others without revealing SBIR/STTR data. This presentation will help companies that are actively protecting their SBIR/STTR data rights, feel confident about what they can share.
Presented by: David Metzger, Esq (Ret)
Webinar Library Archive
Dawnbreaker hosts MarketsandMarkets Presentation on COVID-19 Impact on Industrial and Government Sectors
Dawnbreaker provides commercialization services for advanced technology firms participating in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. An integral part of these services is market research which integrates information from many sources, including subscription databases. MarketsandMarkets (MnM), an internationally recognized market research firm, focused on revenue growth decisions, and a long standing Dawnbreaker partner has recently released a series of reports focused on the impact of COVID-19 on the near-term growth of various markets.
DATE/TIME
Postponed until July
New Date TBD
TOPICS
In the first of a series of webinars that Dawnbreaker will host, MnM will provide insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the 5G Infrastructure Market. Companies conducting research on Information Technologies, Internet of Things, Software Architecture, Industrial Automation, Digital Health, and Smart Cities will find this presentation valuable. Participation is free and is limited to the first 100 registrants. Don’t miss this opportunity which will provide you with insight into changes in the supply chain and new business strategies being undertaken by major players. This information may impact your commercialization strategies.
How does a small business align with some of the biggest names in defense contracting? Where would one even begin? This webinar series was designed to address many of the common questions involved with partnering with a prime contractor. Many large corporations, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and BAE Systems, seek out small technology firms with which to work. These small businesses bring fresh new ideas and coveted technologies to larger platforms. The trick is just knowing where to begin. Please join our line-up of guest hosts, who all aim to answer the questions of the small business related to partnering with primes.
DATE/TIME
1/30/19
11:00 – 11:30 am EST
TOPICS
How to do Business with BAE Systems
Host:
Michael McComas, SBIR Liaison
BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world, generating approximately 23.6 billion a year in government contracts. BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems sector is leading the way for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) outreach for the company. As part of its All-Source Innovation initiative, BAE actively sources SBIR technology to complement its internal and collaborative R&D efforts. BAE works with companies in the early stages of the SBIR effort to ensure the transition path into its product base is well defined and structured for successful implementation in Phase III. Please join Michael McComas from BAE Systems’ SBIR Liaison Innovation Center to learn more about partnering with this dynamic defense prime contractor.
2/27/19
11:00am – 12:00pm EST
How to do Business with Lockheed Martin
Host:
Craig Owens, Corporate Tech Lead & Aero Program Mgr
Small Business Innovation Research – SBIR
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Lockheed Martin is the largest defense prime contractor in the world, generating approximately $43.5 billion a year in government contracts. Lockheed Martin engages with small businesses through the Federal Government’s SBIR/STTR Program to assist small businesses in the development of novel and innovative technologies to bring these emerging technologies to the company’s products and services. Lockheed Martin leverages federal agency R&D funding to assist with the advancement of innovative technologies that align to current and future program needs. The transition of technologies into programs of record ultimately can drive affordability into legacy and emerging programs and helps bridge the technology gap between current technologies and future innovation. Please join Craig Owens as he discusses best practices and how to align with Lockheed Martin.
DATE/TIME
2/6/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
TOPICS
Commercialization Strategies – Jenny C. Servo, Ph.D.
Without a well developed commercialization strategy and the resources needed to implement it, your technology is unlikely to make it to the marketplace. Learn how your corporate mission and vision help frame the strategy(ies) that you decide to pursue. Learn what it takes to implement the strategy of your choice and how to commercialize a rich technology platform.
3/6/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Talking to potential customers – Jenny C. Servo, Ph.D
OK, I get it…I need to affirm that my target customer really wants what I’m developing – but how do I do that? I hate to talk to people on the phone. I’m apprehensive about sharing my concept – so what do I do? Come to this webinar and learn some techniques that will help you affirm-form, fit, function and price
4/3/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Other Transaction Authority – Where do I Begin? – Tim Greeff, CEO of NSTXL
Those who regularly do business with the federal government know all too well the hurdles involved with traditional procurement practices. Other Transaction Authority (OTA) refers to a method of expedited procedures that enable the Department of Defense and several other agencies to acquire technologies from eligible small businesses, without the constraints of traditional contracts. But where does one begin on this brand new journey away from the FAR system? Tim Greeff, CEO of NSTXL, is an expert on OTAs and routinely works with small businesses to connect them to larger opportunities. In this webinar, he will answer common questions on OTAs, discuss the pros and cons, and guide the small business through the necessary steps to be considered for an OTA. We hope you join us!
5/1/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Market Build Up and Revenue Projections – Chris Kaufman, Ph.D
This webinar covers how to use the market build up method to establish your niche market opportunity and make 5-year revenue projections using an example technology and publicly available information. This information is helpful for new firms trying to get a first stab at the opportunity for a technology as well as established firms interested in learning a new method for estimating revenues and estimating niche market size.
6/5/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Product Cost Analysis – Lyn Barnett
Do you want to maximize your future product revenue or licensing royalties? Analyzing product costs should begin early in the concept and design phase of product development but should not be just a “back of the envelope” estimate. This webinar will provide the tools and resources to enable you to begin an iterative process for understanding all of your costs and accurately estimating your cost of goods for your financial analyses and future success.
6/19/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Valuation Strategies – Chris Kaufman, Ph.D.
How much is your company worth? How often have you asked yourself that question? This webinar, presented by Dr. Christopher Kaufman, will introduce different methods that are commonly used to value a company’s worth and discusses them both from the buyer and seller’s perspective.
8/7/19
3:00pm – 4:00pm EST
Raising Equity Investments – Pete Hunt, MBA
If you are looking for an overview of the spectrum of equity investment options for small businesses, this webinar is for you. Learn about the criteria investors use to evaluate investments, the due diligence processas well as crowd funding and other potential resources
Intellectual Property Protection
Presented by: Marty Oehlbeck, Intellectual Portfolio
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, May 18th, 2021 at 2:00pm EST
TOPICS
Join this webinar to learn about the various types of Intellectual Property. This fast-paced discussion will cover IP types, their usefulness and lifetime, then wrap up with some concrete plans for action your company should consider.
We will be utilizing the Teams platform which will allow for a Q&A discussion. Please use the following link and turn off your microphone / video before entering the room. You will be able to unmute for any questions you may want to ask.
Perspectives on Licensing
Presented by: Marty Oehlbeck and Dr. Jenny C. Servo
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021 at 2:00PM EDT
TOPICS
Department of Homeland Security Webinar Series, “Perspectives on Licensing” presented by Marty Oehlbeck, Intellectual Portfolio and Jenny C. Servo, Ph,D, Dawnbreaker.
Another way to bring technology to market is through a licensing strategy. The purpose of this webinar is to contrast the perspectives of a large and small business when they come to the table to discuss licensing.
Equity Investment Webinar by Kevin Robbins
Presented by: Kevin Robbins
DATE/TIME
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 at 2:00PM EDT
TOPICS
Kevin Robbins, of Blue Delta Capital Partners, will be presenting a webinar on equity investment