Brewing Connections in Technology and Cyber

TAC Coffee Connect is a dynamic recurring networking gathering bringing together industry and government to spark meaningful discussions in cybersecurity, defense and innovation.

During this TAC Coffee Connect, TAC is pleased to be joined by Ms. Denise Lee from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, a Program Manager who leads as the directorate liaison to AFWERX.

Following the networking time, Ms. Lee will provide a 90-minute SBIR/STTR (Small Business Innovation and Small Business Tech Transfer) overview to the TAC’s small business ecosystem. The SBIR and STTR programs fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact. The Air Force Research Laboratory leads the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace forces.

Ms. Denise Lee, Air Force Research Laboratory, Information Directorate, Small Business Innovation and Small Business Transfer Program Manager (SBIR/STTR). Ms. Lee holds an associate degree in criminal justice from Mohawk Valley Community College and a bachelor’s degree in business science from Walden University. Ms. Lee is a subject matter expert of the SBIR/STTR program for almost 20 years.