This webinar is a special opportunity for the region to connect with a program officer and ask direct questions about the NSF SBIR/STTR program. Eric Pierstorff is a Program Director in the Small Business Innovation Research Program at the National Science foundation. In this hour long webinar, Eric Pierstorff will be describing the SBIR/STTR program at NSF. He will also cover the SBIR/STTR program's goal, funding philosophy, topics, funded examples, and the project pitch process. There will be 10-minute One-on-One meetings from 2pm-3pm for additional a discussion with the SBIR Program Director. This webinar does not cost to attend, but registration is required.