TREND: Innovation Funding

TREND, the Technology, Research, Education, and Development Center of Alaska, helps Alaskan innovators turn ideas into market-ready technologies through coaching, resources, and connections. The program guides startups at every stage of development, from early research to SBIR/STTR funding opportunities, providing mentorship, workshops, and access to a statewide network of investors, industry experts, and academic partners. By bridging the gap between concept and commercialization, TREND empowers innovators to grow their technologies, scale their businesses, and contribute to Alaska’s economic and technological advancement.