Live Q&A: Mentor-Protégé Program Overview - DoW & SBA

Event description

The federal government’s Mentor-Protégé Programs provide a unique opportunity for small businesses to form strategic partnerships with more experienced firms, strengthen capabilities, and pursue new contracting opportunities while maintaining compliance with small business regulations.

What We Will Cover

Join this Live Q&A session for an overview of the two primary federal Mentor-Protégé Programs: the U.S. Department of War (DoW) Mentor-Protégé Program and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program. We will discuss program eligibility, application requirements, mentor and protégé benefits, agreement expectations, and ongoing compliance responsibilities.

Participants can ask questions and gain practical insights into determining whether a mentor-protégé relationship aligns with their growth objectives and government contracting strategy.

Plus, the Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation (KSEF) will provide an overview of federal funding opportunities available through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs that can support early-stage, high-impact research and technology development for your big idea.

Who Should Attend

• Small businesses interested in accelerating their federal contracting growth
• Established contractors looking to expand capabilities, past performance or market access
• Businesses interested in building relationships with larger prime contractors
• Contractors pursuing Department of War or other federal agency opportunities

Facilitator: Shawn Rogers, Senior Procurement Consultant, The Kentucky APEX Accelerator. NOTE: Zoom login instructions will be provided after eCenter registration is submitted.