FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the MBDA InVision Tour?
The MBDA InVision Tour is a series of virtual events and conversations designed to empower minority innovators and industrialists to transform their ideas into new products and services by leveraging federal research and development resources, funding, and technology transfer.
What can I expect from the MBDA InVision Tour in 2021?
The 2021 MBDA InVision Tour is focused on pathways for minority innovators, entrepreneurs, and business owners to transition into the space industrial base. As a participant in the InVision Tour, you’ll hear from space industry experts, interact with key influencers and visionary leaders, and learn about the diverse product and service needs of the space industry. Further, you’ll discover how to adapt current products for use in the space industrial base and bring new technology offerings to the commercial marketplace.
How can I participate in the MBDA InVision Tour?
The MBDA InVision Tour hosts five virtual events and conversations throughout 2021, covering various industry topics ranging from human space exploration to smart cities and satellites. You can register and find details about each event at mbdainvision.com.
Who organizes the MBDA InVision Tour?
The MBDA InVision Tour is organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). MBDA is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of minority business enterprises. MBDA offers customized business development and industry-focused services to provide greater access to capital, contracts, and markets. Learn more at mbda.gov.
Who should participate in the MBDA InVision Tour?
All individuals in the innovation space: minority inventors, innovators, entrepreneurs, and industrialists from across industries should participate in the MBDA InVision Tour.
How can I spread the word about the MBDA InVision Tour?
We appreciate your interest in helping us spread the word. You can find infographics, fact sheets, and more information about the space industry and the MBDA InVision Tour on our Resources page. We also maintain a list of industry news and special activities on our News page.
What is the purpose of the MBDA InVision Tour?
The MBDA InVision Tour aims to enable an ecosystem in which minorities have up-to-date knowledge and access to federal research and development resources, funding, and technology transfer programs.
Why should I participate in the MBDA InVision Tour?
Fueled by investment from both public and private sectors, human space exploration is on track to become a $1.1 trillion industry by 2040. The future depends on making all the things we need on earth available in space, and minority representation is essential. The MBDA InVision Tour connects you to unlimited opportunities in the rapidly expanding world of space.
By participating in the MBDA InVision Tour, you will:
Discover pathways to transition your business to the space industrial base.
Access an established network of public and private stakeholders alongside innovators, industry experts, and leading institutions.
Accelerate innovative ideas toward commercialization, resulting in new products and business growth using federal government resources and funding.
Where can I share my story?
We would like to hear about your journey in modifying an existing product or service for use in space or in commercializing technologies that were originally developed for the space industry but are now products we use in everyday life – from memory foam to kitchen gadgets. Please share your story with us by emailing invision@mbda.gov.