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Eric Smith

@epsesq

Director, @CommerceGov @US_EDA Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Fmr. @NASA @USPTO lawyer (@IUMaurerLaw) computer scientist (@RoseHulman). Views = mine

 Washington, DC
Joined November 2011
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@US_EDA12 May 2023
🚨 JUST LAUNCHED | Tech Hubs Phase 1 Funding Opportunity Tech Hubs will strengthen our economy & national security by building new centers of innovation and ensuring the industries of the future start, grow, and remain in the US. #EDATechHubs News: bit.ly/3I4qcW8
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@US_EDA14 Apr 2023
Just Released | Tech Hubs Program Fact Sheet See eligibility, timeline & program details: bit.ly/41vvjps #EDATechHubs will strengthen US economic and nat'l security by ensuring the industries of the future—and their good jobs—start, grow, & remain in the US.
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@US_EDA5 Oct 2022
#NEWS | @SecRaimondo announces 51 #BuildtoScale grants – totaling $47 million – to organizations that support technology entrepreneurs, catalyze innovation and fuel economic growth. Press release: bit.ly/3e62j4S #Tech #EconomicDevelopment
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Incredibly excited that @SecRaimondo has reestablished #NACIE ! These 32 leaders will drive innovation, inclusion, and equity in our economy and industries fueled by critical emerging technologies.
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@US_EDA26 May 2022
#NEWS | @SecRaimondo Reestablishes the National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship. #NACIE will be charged with developing a National Entrepreneurship Strategy to strengthen America’s ability to compete as world’s leading startup nation: bit.ly/3MPgUxJ
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We selected 19 proposals from small businesses partnering with research institutions to receive a total of $14M+ to build on promising technologies. The awards will help advance our #Artemis lunar goals and innovations in aeronautics, science and more: go.nasa.gov/3mG613S
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ATTENTION small businesses: start your journey w/ NASA through our Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Tech Transfer program, now accepting Phase I proposals through Jan. 8 for innovative ideas that address our mission needs. Learn more: sbir.nasa.gov/solicitations
Our Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer program is now accepting Phase I proposals through Jan. 8 for innovative ideas that address our mission needs.

ALT Our Small Business Innovation Research & Small Business Technology Transfer program is now accepting Phase I proposals through Jan. 8 for innovative ideas that address our mission needs.

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Our Innovation & Opportunity Conference will provide resources and engagement opportunities for small businesses to learn how to make the most of NASA SBIR/STTR funds. Registration is now open for this free, virtual event on October 20-22: sbir.nasa.gov/ioc
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@US_EDA18 Apr 2019
Want to work with us? We are hiring in Washington D.C. for a Management Analyst position. Click here: bit.ly/2INOINB or here: bit.ly/2IGUXmg to apply. The closing date is 5-1-19.
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CONTEST OPEN! Experienced in #UIUX dev or #Haptic #manufacturing? Want to help #FirstResponders? A new #PSCR #PrizeChallenge w/partners @FirstNetGov, @FirstNet & @WestMetroFire awards up to $425K! Submit your #ConceptPaper by April 22! More info at: publicsafetyhaptics.com.
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@US_EDA31 May 2018
The 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies Program Competition has officially launched! $21 million available to help spur #innovation capacity-building activities in regions across the nation. Details: bit.ly/2J4QNSx
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I’m continually amazed by all my team’s, my public sector colleagues’, and all our partners’ dedicated work that grows economic dynamism and increases communities’ resilience—privileged to be a public servant. #PSRW @US_EDA
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Replying to @RebeccaCorbin7 @ericsmithrocks @NACCE
Glad you liked it @RebeccaCorbin7 ! Let @epsesq and I know if we can support any ideas that are generated after! #ItTakesAVillage
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Replying to @RebeccaCorbin7 @NACCE @cccmakerspace @ncrdorg @USDOL @USASBE @TheDSEF @elimindset @entretalk @dutchdogdad @toihershman @ARCgov @TinaMetzer
@epsesq and I can’t wait! Looking forward to engaging with so many different #entrepreneurship leaders from across the states. Thx @NACCE @USASBE @ncrdorg for the opportunity!
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Great opportunity to do some cutting edge research and evaluation in the growing field of #Entrepreneurship based #EconDev cc: @epsesq @dennisalvord teapawt.net/US_EDA/status/96389485…
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@US_EDA14 Feb 2018
Our Regional Innovation Strategies Program supports job creation through #entrepreneurship and #innovation. We’re soliciting proposals for an evaluation of its economic impacts. Learn more and submit proposals by March 8! bit.ly/2EGDbO7 #EconDev
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#NACIE member @TheTifWilson on challenges & rewards of medtech #entrepreneurship at @SCBiotech 2017.
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Former #NACIE co-chair @ClemsonPrez talks #LifeSciences #innovation economy w/SC university presidents at @SCBiotech 2017.
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@US_EDA20 Sep 2017
.@CommerceGov invests $17M to enable American entrepreneurs to move ideas to market & create new #jobs: bit.ly/2fjzG5V #RIS – at Washington, DC
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@US_EDA publishes NOFA for 2017 Regional Innovations Strategies (RIS) program. Application period closes 6/23/17. goo.gl/OPWyd9
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@US_EDA11 May 2017
Composite Recycling Tech Center uses recycled carbon fiber to #manufacture benches in Port Angeles park: bit.ly/2q6DtX5 #Innovation
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@US_EDA10 May 2017
JUST ANNOUNCED: 2017 Regional Innovation Strategies funding now available. Applications due June 23, 2017! bit.ly/2q636VS #EDW2017 – at Washington, DC
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