Diamond Sponsors
Arkansas NSF EPSCoR
Arkansas is the only state that administers National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR) projects from a governmental economic development agency. Arkansas NSF EPSCoR has a long history of supporting fundamental and use-inspired research at colleges and universities throughout the state, plus an unprecedented track record in commercialization and translation of EPSCoR-affiliated intellectual property. Arkansas NSF EPSCoR has supported more than 50 national NSF I-Corps teams, 44 patent disclosures, and 22 startup companies since 2007.
Quartz Sponsors
Standard Lithium
Standard Lithium’s value creation strategy encompasses acquiring a diverse and highly prospective portfolio of domestic production locations led by an innovation & results oriented management team with a strong focus on technical skills.
Transfr
Transfr is building a classroom-to-career pipeline by delivering simulation-based training that equips learners with the skills needed to successfully enter the workforce.
Bauxite Sponsors
Corporate Tax Advisors (CTA)
We are premier tax strategy consultants. Our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced tax experts. We focus on delivering cash value to our customers by assisting them in obtaining tax credits and deductions that typical CPA firms do not implement. Our mission is to build awareness and educate companies about several common tax incentives. These include research & development tax credits, section 179D energy credits, tangible property regulations, and cost segregation.
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, Arkansas
Founded in 1877, Philander Smith University is a small, privately supported, historically Black, four-year liberal arts institution related to the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church.
The University offers four degrees: the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Social Work.
Exhibitors
ArcBest®
ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that leverages our technology and full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet our customers’ supply chain needs.
Arkansas APEX Accelerator
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator is part of a nationwide network of APEX Accelerators working to help businesses compete successfully in the government marketplace.
The Arkansas APEX Accelerator’s mission is to assist Arkansas businesses to succeed in obtaining government contracts. These contracts stimulate the growth of Arkansas’ economy. For over 25 years Arkansas APEX Accelerator has assisted Arkansas businesses.
Forge Institute
Forge Institute is the Nation’s leader in advancing cyber capabilities through innovative partnerships across the public and private sectors. Our mantra, “Forever One Step Ahead,” is our reminder to remain vigilant, updated, and innovative against an enemy that seeks nothing less than the permanent disruption of our way of life.
FDA National Center for Toxicological Research
The National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), is the only FDA Center located outside the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The one-million square foot research campus in Jefferson, Arkansas plays a critical role in the missions of FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services to promote and protect public health.
Regulatory science researchers, academia, and other regulatory science research organizations and groups from around the world investigate, learn, and train at the Federal facility. NCTR, FDA’s internationally recognized research center, plays a critical role in FDA’s mission. The unique scientific expertise of NCTR is critical in supporting FDA product centers and their regulatory roles.
Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc.
Ozark IC was founded in 2011 by Matt Francis and experts in design techniques, modeling and design tools for integrated circuits and systems on chip for extreme environments. In fact, we helped write the book on it!
We provide best in class solutions for each problem we tackle. While our focus is on extreme environment electronics, our broader vision is to map your need to one of our novel technologies. We’ve successfully applied this methodology to problems ranging from custom rad-hard space-borne communications chips to customer-facing design portals for unconventional circuit components. If you feel like your problem is not easily solved by mainstream technologies, please talk to us.
Power Technology, Inc.
Since 1969, Power Technology, Inc. has been trusted by some of the most advanced companies in the world to design, manufacture and distribute advanced laser technology for the analytical, industrial, military defense and biomedical markets. Headquartered just outside of Little Rock, Arkansas we have the unique ability to manufacture custom laser solutions for large-scale production as well as R&D projects, prototypes and contract manufacturing. From laser diodes to DPSS lasers to HeNe power supplies, we’re here to help you build and utilize laser light sources for a wide variety of high-fidelity, analytical applications.
SURGE
SURGE is scaling up the technical capability and regional economy of Arkansas. We bring together stakeholders in science, technology, and industry to help Arkansas technology companies grow.
Entrepreneurship and innovation are central values of Arkansas, and our business community is full of connectors working side-by-side to build upon the foundation that has made us strong. SURGE is using entrepreneurial creativity, grit, and network to bring Arkansas taxpayer dollars back to the state for the benefit of all Arkansans.
