By Tim Ryan
Are you a founder ready to elevate your business to new heights? Imagine creating a startup built on NASA’s cutting-edge technology—innovations that have already been tested and proven. Now is your chance to make that vision a reality.
Join us for Down to Earth, Ready to Launch: Fueling Startups with NASA Tech, a transformative two-day workshop designed to connect founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs with NASA’s world-class technology transfer resources. This event, brought to you by NASA, Innovate Hampton Roads, and REaKTOR, will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to harness NASA’s vast library of proven solutions and turn them into commercially viable products.
What’s In It for You? NASA holds hundreds of patents just waiting to be leveraged by creative minds like yours. Imagine taking a proven NASA technology and building an innovative business around it. This workshop will teach you how to access these patents and guide you through the process of transforming them into commercially viable products.
This is a hands-on opportunity to engage with NASA experts and learn how their Tech Transfer Program can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. It’s about more than just tech—it’s about opening doors to the future and turning visionary ideas into reality.
Day 1: October 16, 2024
- Location: Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium (HRBRC)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Kick off the event by immersing yourself in NASA’s technology ecosystem. You’ll meet fellow innovators and entrepreneurs, network with industry leaders, and learn how you can bring NASA’s groundbreaking technology into your own business. With guidance from NASA inventors and experts, you’ll explore new ways to push the boundaries of your startup and ignite your path to success. - Register
Day 2: October 17, 2024
- Location: NASA’s Langley Research Center
- Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
On Day 2, the workshop moves to NASA’s Langley Research Center. The day starts with an inspiring welcome from NASA leaders, followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA’s facilities, showcasing the technology available for commercialization. The afternoon features pitch presentations, offering participants the chance to present their business ideas to experts and receive invaluable feedback. We’ll end with a certificate ceremony to recognize your commitment to innovation. - Register
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for:
- Founders and entrepreneurs looking to integrate advanced technology into their startups.
- Researchers, scientists, and tech enthusiasts eager to learn about NASA’s vast technological portfolio.
- Higher-ed faculty, students, and anyone passionate about driving innovation through space-age solutions.
Why Attend?
- Gain access to NASA’s proven technologies and learn how to bring them into the commercial marketplace.
- Network with NASA inventors, industry experts, and like-minded innovators.
- Learn how to secure patents and leverage NASA’s technology transfer program for your startup’s growth.
- Take advantage of exclusive opportunities to pitch your ideas and receive guidance from NASA’s tech experts.
Eligibility:
This event is open to U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents only. Foreign Nationals are not permitted to register or attend.
