[Faculty] Fwd: AFRL to award up to $60M in quantum computing STTR

[Garoma, Temesgen]

Dear Colleagues:

Please check the following STTR opportunity related to quantum computing.

Thank you,
Garoma

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From: Michael Hard <mhard at nsin.us>
Date: Fri, Jan 10, 2020 at 5:41 PM
Subject: AFRL to award up to $60M in quantum computing STTR
To: Garoma, Temesgen <tgaroma at sdsu.edu>


Dr. Garoma,

Are you an expert in STTRs by chance? Please see below...I understand that
STTRs will require startups to partner with universities who will do 30% of
the work. So I just wanted to reach out in case this could be a fit. Thank
you.

Best,
Michael

****Attention Quantum Startups/University Talent****

Do you know of any great quantum startups or quantum university talent? We
are hosting an "Ask Me Anything" webinar this upcoming Monday, Jan 13. AFRL
will be awarding as much as $60M for quantum tech through the STTR program.
Open question period has passed so please attend webinar if possible or
reach out to me, and I'll do the best that I can to help. Please help me
get the word out by sharing this email with any interested parties as
well.

Focus areas include computing, information processing, communications,
networking, timing and sensing. As many as 60 Phase 1 awards of $156,500
for a 5 month period of performance to be awarded in the first round to
competitive applicants, qualifying companies to compete for Phase II awards
of up to $1.5M for an 18-month period of performance. Awards for Phase 1
will be made in June at an event in New York City.

*AFRL Quantum STTR Ask Me Anything Webinar *
Jan 13, 2020 at 1:30pm-3pm EST

*Featured Speakers*
Steve Johns, Branch Chief, AFRL Quantum Information and Science
Denise Lee, Program Manager, AFRL Information Directorate SBIR/STTR

Date: Monday, Jan
Time:  1:30pm-3pm EST
Sign up here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/air-force-research-lab-quantum-seed-funding-ama-tickets-88700859659

Best,
Michael

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