190409-N-PO203-0137 LOWELL, Mass. (April 9, 2019) Emily Harman, director, Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs, offers remarks during the 2019 Partnering Summit, co-sponsored by the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Research Institute. The summit offers a setting where the naval acquisition community, government, industry and research organizations can meet to discuss naval priorities, share best practices and learn about partnership opportunities with SBIR and STTR. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)