What is NEXTTECH 2020?

Here’s how it works:

NEXTTECH 2020 is a pilot initiative that connects innovative Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with companies and Federal agencies looking for technology solutions. We’ve identified corporations and federal agencies who have a specific need or challenge to overcome and funding for the initiative. Decision-makers are seeking businesses with a market-ready technology, product or service that can address their challenges. The Atlanta Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Advanced Manufacturing Center will host the first NEXTTECH 2020 Pitch Day virtually on May 19, 2020.

NEXTTECH 2020 Pitch Day will match Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to decision-makers during a series of virtual meetings and presentations over the next six months. The first NEXTTECH presentation on May 19 will focus on energy storage challenges that federal agencies are trying to solve. Other challenges from corporations include manufacturing innovations, virtual reality training and mobility networks.

To qualify, MBEs must own a technology, product or service and have the capacity to address the challenge.

Needs & Challenges Presented on May 19 Include:

Energy Storage

• Next-generation energy storage technologies, including grid applications
• Technology to secure the domestic manufacturing supply chain for energy storage
• Rigorous system evaluation, performance validation, and siting tools
• Models, data, and analysis for good decision-making on energy storage technologies
• Technologies to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and recyclability

Interested in participating in NEXTTECH 2020 Pitch Day?

Eligibility:

To qualify, MBEs must own a technology, product or market-ready service and have the capacity to address the needs of participating corporations and federal agencies.

Corporations and agencies have provided challenges to NEXTTECH 2020 in an effort to identify solutions that can be sourced to MBEs. MBEs with the appropriate technologies and innovative solutions will be curated to maximize opportunities for all participants.

On May 19th, you will hear from energy and quantum computing experts on what the challenges are and what they are looking for.

If you have applied with your technology or solution before May 19th, you will be scheduled for one-on-one virtual meetings with key representatives.

Companies and agencies interested in applying to participate in NEXTTECH 2020 Pitch Day may do so by first registering here and then by visiting http://nexttechpitch.com/

With funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA, the goal behind the pilot NEXTTECH 2020 initiative is to help corporations and government agencies solve challenges and reach their objectives with innovative solutions provided by Minority Business Enterprises.

NEXTTECH 2020 Sponsors

This event is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Donna Ennis at donna.ennis@innovate.gatech.edu