What does the cancellation of DOD SBIR/STTR 22.3/22.4 mean?

DOD

Why has DOD announced it will not release SBIR/STTR 22.3/22.C and what does that mean for the DOD SBIR/STTR program? The DOD SBIR 22.2 and STTR 22.B BAAs stated that: “Congressional authorization of the SBIR and STTR programs is set to expire on September 30, 2022. If...

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....

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

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

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...

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...

How to Connect with Prime Contractors: An Interview with Lockheed Martin

DOD, Prime contractors

If you are planning to or have already submitted an SBIR/STTR proposal to the Dept. of Defense you probably have a keen interest in learning how to connect with prime contractors. Primes provide small businesses with various assistance during different phases of their...