Equity Sparks Innovation
Project Enginuity uplifts Black, Latinx 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, Latinx 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, Latinx 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 was designed to accelerate and empower Black, Latinx 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."
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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."
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Next
Key Dates
July 8thWebinar: Learn How To Fast Track Your Business With Technology Transfer and Project Enginuity!
1:00 – 2:00pm EST
July 19thWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information - Session 1
1:00 – 1:45pm EST
July 19thApplications Open
July 22ndWebinar: How to Partner with Universities to Maximize SBIR Awards
1:00 – 2:00pm EST
July 27thWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information - Session 2
1:00 – 1:45pm EST
August 3rdWebinar: National SBIR Accelerator Information - Session 3
1:00 – 1:45pm EST
August 5thWebinar: New NASA Programs and How to Protect Your SBIR Data Rights
1:00 – 2:00pm EST
August 8thApplications Close
August 31stCandidates Identified and Informed
September & OctoberTraining Program Begins
Cohort #1: Sept 20, 2021 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #2: Sept 27, 2021 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #3: Oct 4, 2021 | Mon – Fri, 12–3pm EST
Cohort #4: Oct 11, 2021 | 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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