Equity Sparks Innovation
Project Enginuity uplifts Black, Hispanic, Latino and women entrepreneurs, assisting them on their journey to secure non-dilutive capital and fuel innovation.
Accelerate change.
Be the spark.
Join our National SBIR accelerator.
Equity Sparks Innovation
Project Enginuity uplifts Black, Hispanic, Latino and women entrepreneurs, assisting them on their journey to secure non-dilutive capital and fuel innovation.
Accelerate change.
Be the spark.
Join our National SBIR accelerator.
Program Overview
Project Enginuity, a National SBIR Accelerator, was designed to accelerate and empower Black, Hispanic, Latino and women innovators led by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Minority Business Partnership (DACC MBP) in collaboration with the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC) and support from Chase.
Program participants receive expert training, which supports their application for necessary funding via Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards. Businesses that receive non-dilutive capital from SBIR are able to explore their technological potential, profit from commercialization and build long-term wealth.
Be the Spark
“Imagination and innovation exist in every community. It's time to harness it.”
Eric AdolpheCEO, Forward Edge-AI, Inc. First Black SBIR Tibbett's Award Winner 
Attaining government contracts requires serious effort and patience. Training programs like this are imperative to understand opportunities that are available, especially for women in tech.
Srujal ShethCEO, Vana Solutions LLC 
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Be the Spark
“Imagination and innovation exist in every community. It's time to harness it.”
“Diversity drives innovation and critical thought.”
Attaining government contracts requires serious effort and patience. Training programs like this are imperative to understand opportunities that are available, especially for women in tech.
Previous
Next
Be the Spark
“Imagination and innovation exist in every community. It's time to harness it.”
“Diversity drives innovation and critical thought.”
Attaining government contracts requires serious effort and patience. Training programs like this are imperative to understand opportunities that are available, especially for women in tech.
Previous
Next
Key Dates for 2022
August 17thLeveraging SBIR / STTR Funding...Where The Money Resides!
1:00PM - 2:00PM EST
August 29thApplications Open
August 31stWebinar: How To Partner With NASA and Research Institutions To Win SBIR/STTR Awards!
12:45PM - 2:00PM EST
September 7thWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information Session #1
1:00PM - 1:45PM EST
September 14thWebinar: How We Did It...Leveraging SBA SBIR/STTR Resources for Success
12:45PM - 2:00PM EST
September 22ndWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information Session #2
1:00PM - 1:45PM EST
October 5thWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information Session #3
1:00PM - 1:45PM EST
October 10thApplications Close
October - DecemberTraining Program Begins
Cohort #1: Oct 31, 2022 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #2: Nov 14, 2022 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #3: Nov 28, 2022 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #4: Dec 12, 2022 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Selection Criteria
Applicants are evaluated on the following criteria. See APPLY to learn more.
- Eligibility for SBIR Program
- Within scope of R/R&D goals of SBIR
- Program Initiatives
- Market Opportunity
- Dual Use Market Application (Government and Commercial Industry applications)
- Commercialization Potential
- Technical Feasibility
- Team
- Traction
- Problem Solution Fit
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