The SC Automotive Summit draws C-level executives, managers and other top decision makers of OEMs, Tier 1, 2 and 3 suppliers, leading research institutions, test facilities, logistics and other service providers and organizations directly tied to the automotive industry. There will be opportunities to connect to industry peers, suppliers and service providers as well.
Please note: B2B Matchmaking will take place on March 1st! Registration opening soon!
Agenda:
Tuesday, March 1st
Meet the newest member of the South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance (SCFUSA)! Dr. Marcel Schäfer serves as Senior Program Coordinator and Senior Research Scientist.
He will work directly with S.C. companies that are interested in accessing SCFUSA funding to conduct research, solve problems or improve efficiencies.
Learn more about Dr. Schäfer during a webinar on Wednesday, April 28 at 9 a.m.
The South Carolina Fraunhofer USA Alliance – a collaborative effort between S.C. Commerce, the South Carolina Council on Competitiveness (The Council) and Fraunhofer USA, Inc. – is teaming up with The Council initiative SC Aerospace for an applied research webinar on March 4 at 11 a.m. Join virtually for findings on Machine System Integration and how this research paves the way for advancements in aerospace and other advanced manufacturing.
Hear from three different Fraunhofer Centers and learn more about the projects and innovations they are currently focused on, projects they aim to take on in the future and how your company can get connected. The panel will take place on Thursday, November 12 at 11 a.m., and will be moderated by SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance Director Suzanne Dickerson. The centers represented are:
How to Innovate in an Ever-Changing World
What are the resources to help South Carolina businesses identify opportunities, decrease risk, and deliver innovative products to market, even in uncertain times?
The SC Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) provides funding and assistance for defense contractors to comply with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity. The program, which provides funding and resources for companies to comply with the cybersecurity standard, is funded by the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) through SCDEW, and is being coordinated by SC Commerce and SCMEP.
The SC Cybersecurity Assistance Program (SC-CAP) provides funding and assistance for defense contractors to comply with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171 Standards for cybersecurity. The program, which provides funding and resources for companies to comply with the cybersecurity standard, is funded by the Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA) through SCDEW, and is being coordinated by SC Commerce and SCMEP.
The SC Commerce Office of Innovation and 3Phase invite small businesses to take part in an SBIR Funding Webinar on Wednesday, April 15 at 10 a.m.
Learn the aspects of writing Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants including: eligibility, sources of funding and agency differences, understanding what reviewers look for and step-by-step writing instructions.
Who should attend?
Save the date for the 2020 S.C. Automotive Summit coming up in Greenville. The event draws C-level executives and other top decision makers of OEMs, tier one, two and three suppliers, leading research institutions and other organizations directly tied to the automotive industry.
Learn the aspects of writing a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant by attending this upcoming 3Phase workshop. Attendees will learn about the history of these grants, as well as eligibility requirements, funding sources and agency differences.
Aimed at informing participants about what reviewers look for when reviewing grant applications, the workshop is designed for more than just entreprenuers. It's designed for the entire small business community.