Training & Events
The North Dakota APEX offers many webinars and workshops designed to help you understand and navigate the government procurement process.
Training is critical to keep businesses informed of the latest procurement practices and opportunities.
Local/Regional
Upcoming Tri-State Procurement Webinars
The following series of webinars are hosted in partnership with Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota APEX Accelerators, and SBA District Offices.
Webinars typically take place the first Tuesday of every month from 9 -10 a.m. Central Time.
MORE INFO about procurement webinars
To Celebrate National Small Business Week, join us for daily sessions from 9 – 10 a.m. Central Time, to learn about federal contracting certifications and the valuable resources available in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
July 9
Subcontracting Opportunities
Best practices for small businesses finding subcontracting opportunities: • Understand Small Business Categories • Meet SBA Government Contracting’s CMRs • Roles of a CMR • How to Locate Subcontracting Opportunities through Subcontracting Plan Requirements.
August 6
Doing Business with the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support
DLA Troop Support, a Major Subbordinate Command of the Defense Logistics Agency, is responsible for four supply chains which provide our nation's military and government partners with: food and feeding equipment; clothing and textile items; construction and equipment material ranging from light bulbs to bulldozers; and medical material and pharmaceuticals.
September 10
Finding Your Federal Market – Doing Business with the Corps of Engineers
Join a representative from the US Army Corps of Engineers for a brief introduction to the Federal Agency. Information will then be offered with a look at FPDS.gov and sam.gov.
DoD
DARPAConnect Virtual Pop-Up Event
Join DARPA for an exclusive Virtual Pop-Up Event on June 12, 2024, designed to provide invaluable insights and guidance directly from DARPA experts. Led by DARPA office directors, program managers, and staff, our lightning rounds will cover essential topics including:
- DARPA 101: An Introduction to the Agency
- Engaging a Program Manager: Building Effective Relationships
- Responding to an Opportunity: Navigating DARPA's Process
- Tips for DARPA Proposal Success: Strategies for Standing Out
- Paths to DARPA: Exploring Different Entry Points
As an added bonus, a limited number of one-on-one coaching sessions with Program Managers will be available, offering personalized feedback on your Heilmeier Catechism. Plus, don't miss our Ask Me Anything session for direct answers to all your burning questions about DARPA.
Secure your spot today by registering for the Virtual Pop-Up:
Please note that registration requires a DARPAConnect.us account, so be sure to create one or log in before signing up for these exclusive events.
About DARPAConnect: DARPAConnect is dedicated to breaking down barriers of entry for newcomers to DARPA and the national security space. Join DARPAConnect to learn more and connect with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to gain insider knowledge and kickstart your journey with DARPA. We look forward to seeing you there!
Launching Virtual Encountering Innovation 2024
July 22-26, 2024
Encountering Innovation is a premier tech transfer event, where groundbreaking ideas meet real-world applications. As one of the top U.S. pitch events for innovators and inventors, Encountering Innovation provides a dynamic platform for showcasing cutting-edge technology to U.S. Government Tech Scouts.
This event is not just about presentations; it's about fostering meaningful connections. With popular matchmaking sessions, small business innovators, and manufacturers have the opportunity to engage directly with tech scouts from the Department of Defense, Service Labs, Academia, and various other U.S. government agencies.
Get a general understanding for the topics that will be covered before hand. Here is a list of training events that will be beneficial to attend before July 22nd:
Tuesday trainings will be 3:00 - 4:00 pm CST
Thursday trainings will be 10:00 - 11:00 am CST
- Tuesday, June 11th: Quad Chart/BLUF Statement
- Thursday, June 13th: Information Paper
- Tuesday, June 18th: Pitch Deck
- Thursday, June 20th: Point of Contact (POC) Document
- Tuesday, June 25th: Matchmaking
- Thursday, June 27th: After the Conference
Registration Open for DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Summit
July 29 - Aug 1
Registration is now open for the highly anticipated DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Summit in Detroit, Mich., July 29-August 1. The MPP Summit is a crucial meeting point for up-and-coming businesses and established industry leaders, providing a unique chance for collaboration. At the heart of this gathering lies the mission to empower small businesses through mentorship from seasoned leaders, seamlessly integrating them into the dynamic landscape of the defense industrial base. Register by June 14 for special $550 early-bird pricing.
DCAA Trainings - Sponsored by NAPEX
Join your APEX Accelerator and the National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) in a wide variety of monthly training series.
Defense Logistics Agency Events and Webinars
Find upcoming opportunities to work with DLA through DLA's Small Business Outreach Calendar. Discover matchmaking events, attend classes or connect with other small businesses in similar industries. Details for each event can be found by selecting an event name in the calendar.
Find Procurement Technical Assistance Centers through the Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers' event website.
U.S. Navy Office of Small Business Programs Upcoming Events
The mission of OSBP is to promote acquisition opportunities where small business can
best support the needs of our Sailors and Marines. We owe it to these men and women
to provide them with the systems, innovation, products and tools necessary to enable
them to accomplish their mission and return home safely. We also owe it to the taxpayer
to acquire these products and services at affordable and responsible prices. It is
our hope that through this website you will gain information that will assist you
in competing for those opportunities. You will find links to all of the DON's major
buying activities and it is there that you will get to know the business of the Navy
and Marine Corps.
Govology Webinars
As one of our clients, you have the opportunity to access and attend several additional webinar's available through Govology. Review the list of dates, times, and topics, read the event flyer for more details and then contact us to get the access code and get registered today.
SBA/Other Federal
Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Industry Day (FEMA)
June 24th @ 12pm - 2:30pm
This Federal Emergency Managment Agency (FEMA) event will cover APFS Snapshot of Future Contracts, Wireline Contract, Audio Visual BPA, IT Help Desk Contract, and Cyber Security Operations & Control Managment (Formerly SOC) Update. Pre-registration is required before June 20th.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) & Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Training Events
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
FLC Upcoming Events
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is the formally chartered, nationwide network of over 300 federal laboratories and research centers, that fosters commercialization, best practice strategies and opportunities for accelerating federal technologies out of the labs and into the marketplace.
Through American taxpayers’ investment in our federal laboratories’ research and development (R&D) efforts, scientific and technological breakthroughs can take place and return dividends to our economy. New industries, businesses, and jobs that can be created, when a new technology is brought to market, are just a few of the successes that take effect through technology transfer (T2), and the FLC is here to promote, facilitate, and educate labs and industry about that process.
FLC Upcoming Events
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity For Small Businesses
Join us at the Air Force/Space Force CISO’s Blue Cyber Initiative.
Always free and public, the DAF CISO’s Blue Cyber education series is an early partnership with the Defense Industrial Base, which enables small businesses to bake in cybersecurity and move forward at the speed of innovation. The Blue Cyber Initiative Small Business Cybersecurity boot camp. As small businesses drive innovation and support defense missions with cutting-edge technologies, it is vital we work together to protect DoD sensitive data and networks.
Blue Cyber will pair small businesses with the most modern cyber protection methods in the industry, better positions DIB small businesses to protect sensitive information and networks even before they have a contract to innovate for defense; this defense sensitive information includes YOUR Intellectual Property.
Learn More about Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Register for Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer Ask-Me-Anything
The Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Security Officer has created the Blue Cyber Education Series for Small Businesses and Academic/Research Institutions. This program provides the Small Business Cybersecurity Materials and an Every-Tuesday Cybersecurity Ask-Me-Anything.
Registration
To directly register for ND APEX sponsored events visit our calendar.