| Date | Wednesday, 29 July 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 pm ET |
| Register | https://info.grantengine.com/partnering-with-primes-for-federal-funding |
| Duration | 60 minutes (45 min presentation + 15 min Q&A) |
| Speakers | Grant Engine (Sam Tetlow, Zev Orzy, Josh Bar-on) |
| Guest Speakers | BAE Systems: Bahareh Haji-saeed, PhD & Sara R. Scharf, PhD Lockheed Martin: Joe Epstein |
Webinar Overview
This webinar demystifies how small businesses can work with Prime contractors (including defense giants like BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin) to access Department of Defense (DoW) SBIR, OTA, and other R&D funding opportunities across defense, dual-use, and space sectors. Attendees will leave with actionable frameworks for initiating Prime partnerships and positioning themselves to win.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how Prime contractors scout and select small business partners for SBIR and R&D programs
- Learn what BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin look for in startup technology partners
- Discover how to position your company for DoW SBIR Phase I, II, and III opportunities via Prime teaming arrangements
- Get practical guidance on approaching technology scouts and building relationships within large defense primes
- Where there is (and isn’t) flexibility in allowability and documentation
- Understand the role of non-dilutive R&D funding in building long-term equity value
Who Should Attend
- Small business founders and executives pursuing DoW SBIR/STTR funding
- Deep-tech, dual-use, and space startups seeking Prime contractor partnerships
- R&D teams exploring government-funded development pathways
- Companies looking to win Phase III contracts or Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements
Session Agenda
