The Entrepreneur Expo is an excellent opportunity for Iowa’s small businesses to learn about federal and state government contracting opportunities, federal innovation, and manufacturing programs. The event strives to introduce Iowa’s small businesses to the federal marketplace - providing an opportunity to learn how to sell their goods and services to the federal government; engage with federal innovation-focused programs, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs; and learn about federal manufacturing initiatives.