What is a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and why does it matter to you?

DOD, technology development

TRLs are a measurement system to assess the maturity level of a particular technology. The system was developed by NASA and has been used for many years by the Department of Defense and contracting agencies as a way to determine if a product is ready for the market....

An Overview of DOD SBIR program

This webinar will provide basic information about the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR programs including eligibility and ownership requirements, how SBIR and STTR differ and selecting the right agency for your technology. You’ll learn: An overview of DOD components...

What innovations will interest the Air Force and can you get SBIR funding to develop them?

Air Force, DOD, Federal Funding, SBIR Contracts, SBIR related, technology development

The Department of Defense offers a range of programs that include innovation goals and each of those programs has many different components. That means you have a wide range of potential customers for whatever solution your small business offers. So how do you know...

Getting Started with DOD: Quick Chat

Learn about past DOD awardees and the successes and challenges they encountered along their journey to DOD funding.  After 20 years of working with the DOD, Becky Aistrup, Managing Partner & Co-owner of BBCetc joins Center for Technology Commercialization (CTC) in...

The Next DOD BAA is just around the corner: Tips on Writing an Effective Executive Summary

DOD

Topics for the Department of Defense’s SBIR 2020.1 and STTR 2020.A Broad Area Announcement will be pre-released on December 10. If your company is a interested in submitting a proposal, your first step is to send an Executive Summary of your project to the appropriate...