From the Sources’ Mouth

BBCetc’s From the Sources’ Mouth Series
Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program invites everyone to join our monthly “From the Sources’ Mouth” series featuring SBIR/STTR program managers telling you what you need to know to have success with their agencies. Our monthly events feature a 1-hour virtual training session conducted by a federal program manager and cover their specific agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, all sessions include time for Q&A with the agency presenter. We also host a large event every fall, featuring presenters across several agencies. This series is for technology-based entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more about proposal submission.
8th Annual, “From the Sources’ Mouth” Fall Event
October 17-18, 2023
This virtual, 2-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 participating agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one meetings with select agencies.
October 17 – Cilivan Agencies
Presentation from SBA, followed by panel discussions with NIH, NSF, NOAA, ARPA-H, CDMRP, DOT, USDA, and ED/IES.
October 18 – The Dept. of Defense and Dept. of Homeland Security
Featuring a presentation from DOD, followed by panel discussions with DARPA, DHS, NAVSEA, DOD, ARMY, and DHA. Culminating with a presentation on “How to Prepare for CMMC”.
Watch the 2023 Monthly Sessions you Missed
The National Science Foundation (NSF)
March 30, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Watch the recording here
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
June 22, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Watch the recording here
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
August 24, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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Department of the Navy
April 27, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:p.m. EST
Watch the recording here
Department of Energy (DOE)
July 20, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
November 16, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
May 11, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
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The Department of Defense
August 17, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Watch the recording here