Events

SBIR Intro for MEC Fairfax

 Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program awards over $3.5B annually to small businesses in the US who are developing new, high risk technology that has commercialization potential. Eleven federal agencies make over 5000 awards annually to help meet their missions and solve critical technology hurdles. Learn more about SBIR programs, how to write compelling SBIR proposals, and funding opportunities for small tech companies in Virginia. The guest speaker will be Robert Brooke, Director, Federal Funding Programs, Center for Innovative Technology.

Register Now

Event Date January, 26

Event Time 5:00am - 6:00am

Share With Friends

Featured News

January 7, 2026

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to Host Free Hiring Event to Connect Job Seekers with Thousands of Open Roles Across Northern Virginia

Fairfax County, Virginia – As Northern Virginia continues to evolve as one of the nation’s most dynamic employment hubs, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) will host a free hiring event on January 22, 2026, at Capital One Hall, bringing together more than 40 employers and thousands of open roles across a wide range of industries. The event is designed to support professionals at all stages of their careers, including former federal workers and contractors navigating career transitions, as…
Read More
December 20, 2025

Fairfax NOVA: Where the Future of Space Economy Is Being Invented

Click the thumbnail above to listen to FCEDA President and CEO Victor Hoskins talk the future of the space economy on SSPI’s Space & Satellite Futures Podcast.     When the Space and Satellite Futures Podcast explored where the next phase of the space economy is being created, all signals pointed to the Northern Virginia region, anchored by Fairfax. In a conversation with Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)  President and CEO Victor Hoskins, the discussion centered on why Fairfax NOVA has become the…
Read More
December 4, 2025

Hilton Once Again Honored as World’s Best Workplace

Hilton Worldwide has once again been named the World’s Best Workplace by Fortune and Great Place to Work, marking a decade of recognition for its people-first culture and global leadership in hospitality. Headquartered in the McLean area of Fairfax NOVA, Hilton’s global hub continues to guide a workforce of more than 500,000 team members across 9,000 properties in 141 countries and territories. “This milestone goes beyond rankings – it’s a reflection of who we are and what we’ve always believed:…
Read More
See All News