Is your company considering or planning on submitting a proposal for SBIR/STTR funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?  If you are targeting the January 5th submission deadline, you better start the process now!

During this 3-day 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 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 (EST)

October 1, 2024

12 – 1:30 p.m.          SBIR/STTR Overview and NIH Program Essentials
An overview of the SBIR/STTR program and review of NIH SBIR/STTR Program Essentials

October 2, 2024

12- 1:30 p.m.            NIH Proposal Prep – Part 1
Detailed explanation of the major components of the Research Plan with strategies and review criteria

October 3, 2024

12 – 1:30 p.m.          NIH Proposal Prep – Part 2
Continuation of NIH proposal prep, including Biosketches, Facilities, and Budgets

Register Here

No cost to attend, but registration is required

Training Provided By: Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program
The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with costs covered in whole or in part by the state. The program is funded by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and managed by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting.

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.