If you are considering a submission to DOE SBIR/STTR program, you don’t want to miss this virtual classroom.  Our experts will review what’s needed for a successful Department of Energy (DOE) proposal and review information on R&D and commercialization.

We’ll review:

• Writing your Letter of Intent
• The structure, policies, procedures, and mission of the DOE
• Eligibility requirements, review criteria, and the selection process
• How to plan your project and collect necessary documents
• How to write your proposal to meet reviewer expectations

Fee:

• $75
• $50 Michigan-based companies

SHARPhub companies should register at sharpideahub.com

Sponsored in part by Centrepolis Accelerator
The Centrepolis SmartZone is a place where designers, manufacturers, engineers and tech experts can grow their business ideas and learn how to take them to market. We are driven by a mission to bring together universities, industries, research organizations, businesses, government organizations, and community institutions to stimulate the growth of technology-based businesses and jobs.

About the Presenters:

Jerry Hollister
Jerry Hollister is a Senior BBCetc Principal Consultant, joining the company in 2017 with 30 years of leadership experience in government, higher education, non-profit and for-profit enterprises. After earning an engineering degree from the University of Michigan, he served as commissioned Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc, Jerry was Chief Operating Officer for Michigan-based Niowave, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators, where he worked to build the successful start-up company from 2008-17. Jerry was instrumental in Niowave receiving over 45 SBIR awards. Niowave was named the 2010 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year by the Dept. of Energy and, in 2016, was honored with the S.B.A.’s Tibbetts Award, which recognizes the best in SBIR achievement.  Before joining Niowave, Jerry served in a number of non-profit and educational roles following his honorable discharge from the Navy.

Amanda Barnhart, MBA
Amanda Barnhart joined BBCetc as Principal Consultant in 2020 after serving as the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for a Michigan manufacturing facility producing medical isotopes for cancer therapy. In addition to her directorial responsibilities, Amanda worked as a nuclear engineer, project manager, and program manager to secure over $60 million in Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and private investor funds. Her grant writing and negotiation skills have won over 30 Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III contracts through the SBIR/STTR program and she has managed the post-award administration process for five universities and six national laboratories. Amanda secured three licenses and 20 amendments from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and established facility registration and Drug Master Files with the Food and Drug Administration. She has an Executive MBA in Integrative Management from Michigan State University and a Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Do you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc.

Funds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy.