SBIR/STTR Support

SBIR/STTR: ABCs
We’ll review the SBIR/STTR program eligibility requirements, the difference between SBIR and STTR, the company registrations required, the federal agencies that participate, and how to determine which agency is right for you.

Grantsmanship, Formatting and Readability for SBIR/STTR
A good SBIR/STTR proposal is made infinitely better by writing and formatting that enhances readability by reviewers and showcases your technology to its best advantage. Improve the competitiveness of your proposal with tips and best practices for making it look good and read well.

Building a Quality SBIR Team
Find out how to choose the right Project Investigator for your SBIR proposal, and how to use sub-contractors, Advisory Boards and Technical Advisers to strengthen your company and proposals.

How to Assess Clients for SBIR/STTR (For Economic Support Organizations)
In addition to providing an update on the SBIR/STTR programs and eligibility requirements, this session will walk you through specific questions to ask when screening your clients for this compelling source of non-dilutive funding.  You’ll also learn about other federal funding mechanisms, like PFI, ARPA-H, CDMRP, and BARDA. Learn about how they differ from the SBIR program, the eligibility requirements, and how BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting can assist.
Attendees will receive a free assessment tool to evaluate potential SBIR clients.

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Dept. of Defense SBIR Program Overview 
Get an overview of the various DOD components and how their programs differ and learn how to find the right solicitation for your technology, as well as how to influence future topics and tips for a successful proposal.

You’ll Learn:

• Which components participate in the SBIR/STTR programs
  
• How the components differ
• How to find open BAA’s and deadlines
• Tips to be competitive and more!

NSF Proposal Development Series
This virtual SBIR workshop provides an overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program and proposal requirements. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal.

 You’ll learn:

• NSF’s program goals and eligibility
• How to navigate the NSF website and use web tools (Research.gov)
• The importance of Program Managers
• Application components and proposal scoring
• How to avoid common pitfalls and more!
  

  
  Agenda
  April 15: SBIR/STTR ABC’s and Overview of NSF program
  Reviewing registrations necessary for submission, strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations, how to approach each section of the proposal, and more.

  April 16: Project Description Elements
  Review the key elements of an NSF proposal. Discuss how to present your Technical Objectives for reviewers to understand your research plan to prove feasibility. Learn about the importance of the commercial plan and how to prepare a compelling commercial plan.

  April 17: Other Key Elements of Phase I
  Budget, bio sketches, facilities, collaborators, and tips on navigating the submission process.

Developing your SBIR/STTR  Budget
Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked. A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish. Be sure not to leave money on the table. This session will walk through the development of a project budget and justification that the company can afford to pursue this project.

You’ll learn:

• What costs need to be included
• How to write a budget
• What indirect rate should be used and more!

NIH Proposal Development Series
During this workshop, our experts will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs.

 Expect to learn:

• Registration process necessary for submission
• Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations.
• How to approach each section of the proposal
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and more.

 Agenda

June 3: SBIR/STTR Overview and Introduction to NIH
An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, including eligibility, and sources of funding. An introduction to NIH, and essential information for selecting an institute appropriate for your technology, as well as, how to contact and communicate with program officials.

 June 4: NIH Proposal Prep
Understanding the NIH review process, writing your Specific AIMS page, research strategy and preparing proposals components for maximum impact.

 June 5: NIH Proposal Prep continued
Other critical details of the proposal; the importance of your team, facilities and budgets.

Communicating with the DOD
The DoD SBIR and STTR programs offer a wide range of opportunities for small firms to address military needs in just about every technology area from software to training systems, from medical products to air, land and sea platforms. Since DoD is a procuring agency, companies have the unique opportunity to solve problems identified by the SBIR solicitations and ultimately sell products to the Defense Department. In order to become an eventual supplier to DoD, you need to understand how they do business and their unique language and acronyms. This webinar will provide a brief look at how SBIR/STTR projects fit into the DoD’s procurement process, and how you can “speak their language” to improve your chances of winning Phase I and Phase II contract awards.