09/04/2025
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has been a cornerstone of U.S. innovation for more than four decades, fostering groundbreaking technologies that strengthen our industrial base. With SBIR authority set to expire at the end of September, the conversation around reauthorization and reform is both timely and vital.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host a discussion on the future of SBIR and small business innovation.
The program will feature keynote remarks from Senator Joni Ernst (IA) on the INNOVATE Act and the importance of reauthorizing SBIR, followed by a panel of leaders from government, industry, and venture capital examining how the program can be reformed to maximize impact.
We are proud that our CEO, Caleb Carr, will contribute to this dialogue, sharing insights from Vita’s journey as a SBIR company and highlighting the role of small businesses in delivering innovation at scale.
📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
📍 CSIS Headquarters, Washington, DC