Spotlight

In the latest Rethink Vertical Podcast, host Kinsley Jordan, State Director for the UAS Cluster Initiative, is joined by Craig Mahaney, CEO of the DronePort Network, to explore how UAS investments evolved in 2024 pending final FAA policy development. Join the conversation as these two industry experts discuss strategic positioning by companies and investors, the challenges facing the UAS and advanced air mobility ecosystem, and bold thoughts for overcoming these barriers in 2025. Packed with insights, this episode is a must-listen for anyone shaping the future of UAS.

Find out more about the The Droneport Network at https://www.droneports.net/.

Watch the Rethink Vertical Podcast at https://www.uascluster.com/pages/podcast.html
Don't miss the America's Seed Fund 2025 Virtual Road Tour. This is a three-day virtual learning experience to deepen your understanding of America's Seed Fund - the nation's largest source of nondilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses. The road tour is a valuable opportunity to connect directly with federal agency representatives who represent agency specific Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (SBIR/STTR) funding opportunities.

This is a free and virtual opportunity for small businesses to learn about non-dilutive funding available through America's Seed Fund that awards $4 billion annually to small businesses for R&D. Come and meet with federal agency representatives, attend roundtables, connect with Federal And State Technology (FAST) organizations, and find other helpful resources.

To find out more about this virtual event, go to https://www.americasseedfund.us/america-s-seed-fund-week

To register for the virtual event, go to https://americasseedfundweek.vfairs.com/

For Oklahoma small businesses interested in SBIR & STTR, OK Catalyst provides no-cost training and mentorship programs help potential candidates find funding opportunities and prepare a competitive proposal. Find out more at https://www.okcatalyst.com/