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April 2021
Preparing a Pitch for NSF
National Science Foundation (NSF) and Air Force both require a pitch before proposal submission. The required Project Pitch allows startups and small businesses to get quick feedback at the start of their application for Phase I funding from America’s Seed Fund powered by NSF. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self. This 2-hour training is only $15. Register Here About the Presenter:…
Find out more »Preparing a Credible Budget for SBIR/STTR
Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked. A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish. Be sure not to leave money on the table. This session will walk through the development of a project budget. Items covered will include what costs need to be included, how to write a budget justification, can the company afford to pursue this project, what indirect rate should be used and more. Register Here Cost…
Find out more »“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NSF
Don't miss your chance to hear directly from National Science Foundation (NSF) Senior SBIR/STTR Director, Ben Schrag. Known as America’s Seed Fund, National Science Foundation (NSF) has helped startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services. NSF focuses on high-risk, high-impact technologies — those that show promise but whose success hasn’t yet been validated — and annually awards $200 million in funding to entrepreneurs. Register Here Ben Schrag, Senior SBIR/STTR Director National Science Foundation Ben…
Find out more »May 2021
From the Sources’ Mouth with ARMY/SPARTN
The Special Program Awards for Required Technology Needs (SPARTN) is a new program blending government and industry best practices to introduce a whole-of-Army, collaborative approach to innovative solutions. SPARTN was created to incentivize small technology firms to work with the Department of Defense to propose Army modernization solutions. Join this 1-hour overview and learn the mission and goals of the SPARTN program, what technologies they are looking for and how to create a competitive proposal. Register Here SPARTN Presenter:…
Find out more »July 2021
“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DOE
Don't miss this 1-hour overview of the Department of Energy SBIR/STTR program, lead by DOE's Outreach Program Manager, Eileen Chant. DOE’s mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. Join this session and get the tips and tricks for submitting a competitive proposal. Register Here Department of Energy Outreach Program Manager: Eileen Chant Eileen Chant is excited to be the new Outreach Program Manager at…
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