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Introduction to the SBIR/STTR Programs

FREE Live Workshop

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually! Join our expert in the virtual session to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. We'll review, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more! This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process. FREE REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: Monique Branham Monique Branham joined the company in July of 2021 with 22 years of experience in the DOD.  She joined the United States Air Force in 1999 and has an M.B.A in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  While in the Air Force she served as a Quality Assurance personnel of government contracts and a Resource Management Officer.  Monique moved to the Air Force Space and Missile System Center (SMC) and […]

How to Prepare for the BAA’s

Live Virtual Workshop

The DOD Topics are out April 20th, but how do you find a Topic to fit your technology? Don’t miss this 1-hour webinar, our expert will provide a live demo with the 22.2/B DOD topic, provide guidance on how to identify the TPOC of your technology Topic, how to speak TPOC language and how to use the Topic to drive your proposal. This session is ideal for anyone new to the DOD SBIR/STTR programs or looking to find the right topic to fit your technology. You’ll learn: How to search for past topics How to navigate the DSIP website What to include in your QuadChart How to sign up for solicitation notifications Fee: $25 $15 Michigan-based companies SHARPhub companies should register at sharpideahub.com REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: Monique Branham Monique Branham joined the company in July of 2021 with 22 years of experience in the DOD.  She joined the United States Air Force in 1999 and has an M.B.A in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  While in the Air Force she served as a Quality Assurance personnel of government contracts and a Resource Management Officer.  Monique moved to the Air Force Space and Missile System Center (SMC) and […]

SBIR/STTR Program Overview

Live Virtual Workshop

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually! Join our expert in the virtual session to learn what it takes to participate and be competitive in the programs. This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process. We'll review: Eligibility requirements Participating agencies The differences between SBIR and STTR How SBIR/STTR works with other funding Common misconceptions and more! Who should attend: - Companies from startups up to those with 500 employees who do early-stage technical R&D - Academics who want to commercialize their technologies - Companies who are seeking early stage, non-dilutive funding for research work   REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: Amanda Barnhart, MBA Amanda Barnhart joined BBCetc as Principal Consultant in 2020 after serving as the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for a […]

ABC’s of SBIR / STTR

Live Virtual Workshop

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!   Join our expert in the virtual session to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. We'll review, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more!   This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process.   Fee: $50 $25 Michigan-based companies   REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: Becky Aistrup, M.B.A. Becky joined BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting as a Principal Consultant in 2012 and became a Managing Partner and co-owner in 2016. She is a well-known SBIR/STTR program expert, regularly speaking at national conferences and frequently serving on proposal review panels for NSF, DOE and USDA.  Becky conducts SBIR/STTR-related training for BBCetc clients throughout the U.S. and consults one-on-one with companies on […]

SBIR/STTR: Overview

FREE Live Workshop

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!   Join our expert in this virtual workshop to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. We'll review, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more!   This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process.   FREE REGISTER NOW Brought to you in part by:   MI-CAN is designed to help traditionally underserved business owners and entrepreneurs prepare their technology for SBIR/STTR funding. This 8-week training cohort provides comprehensive entrepreneurship training by a team of experts, one-on-one SBIR/STTR support, referrals to state resources and participants have a chance at a $5K pitch competition prize. Currently seeking entrepreneurs who are female, men or women of color or people located in rural and underserved […]

SBIR/STTR: Foreign Ownership Requirements

Live Virtual Workshop

If you are planning to submit an SBIR or STTR proposal, the 2022 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization now requires disclosure of foreign influence. Each agency handles this disclosure requirement slightly differently, and it is critical that you know the rules to stay compliant—as some agencies will not even review proposals that are missing the required forms.  Join our expert for an agency-by-agency review of the new SBIR/STTR foreign ownership requirements and how, when and where to submit the required disclosures.  A Question & Answer period will be included in the hour.   We’ll review: Agency-specific required forms What level of foreign involvement must be disclosed Agency-specific submission details     No cost to attend, but registration is required Register Here Presented by BBCetc Executive Consultant and Co-owner, Jerry Hollister Jerry Hollister became a Co-Owner of BBCetc in October 2023, six years after joining BBCetc in late 2017.  Jerry leads the customer development efforts at BBCetc and the NSF/DOD/DOE/USDA Team that supports clients applying to these four Agencies.  He led the 2021 Catalyst Award effort that continues as the Women-CAN program funded by the SBA’s Growth Accelerator Fund.  Jerry leads the Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Program for NOAA Phase I awardees.  He […]

SBIR/STTR: ABCs and How to Find an Agency

Join Sr. Principal Consultant, Dr. Andrea Johanson on Thursday, February 22 at The Bridge incubator in Grand Rapids. Enjoy lunch while she provides an overview of the SBIR/STTR program goals, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, common misconceptions and more! Bring your computer and learn how to find an agency interested in funding your technology. This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process.   This session will include:   Guidance on understanding the SBIR/STTR programs Clarification on eligibility criteria for these federal programs Tools and strategies to enhance your chances of securing SBIR and STTR grants Q&A session   Register Here   Training will be held at The Bridge (4th) Floor of the Doug Meijer Innovation Building 109 Michigan Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503   Training sponsored by : The Michigan State University (MSU) Research Foundation The Michigan State University (MSU) Research Foundation was established in 1973 as an independent nonprofit committed to the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies invented by MSU faculty, staff, and students. Today, the MSU Research Foundation is focused on enhancing research, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship, […]

SBIR/STTR Program Overview

Virtual Classroom MI

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually! Join our expert in this interactive virtual workshop to learn what it takes to participate in the programs. We'll review, eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR, common misconceptions and more! This training is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and provides the tools to help begin the process.   Register Here     Training sponsored by : The University City Science Center We help life sciences startups grow and nurture diverse STEM talent. For 60 years, the Science Center has been at the forefront of innovation that elevates our region and enriches our world. We've proven that you can accomplish amazing things when you bring the right people together in the right place at the right time, and we take pride in creating those connections every […]

SBIR/STTR Virtual Training Series

In collaboration with WMed Innovation Center. We bring a virtual SBIR/STTR training series. Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of non-dilutive R&D funding for initial development of your high-risk, innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. These two programs provide over $4 billion to innovative small companies annually!   Register for one session or them all! All sessions run 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EST   March 25, 2024 ABCs of the SBIR/STTR Program Is your technology company eligible for non-dilutive federal funding through the government’s SBIR/STTR program? Join us for this webinar covering SBIR/STTR program basics including program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development and tools to help begin the process.   March 26, 2024 Essentials of SBIR/STTR Commercialization Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. This session will review the requirements and guide […]

Phenomenal Women Series: SBIR/STTR Trailblazers

In honor of Women’s History Month, the SBA Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin District Offices are hosting a webinar highlighting women entrepreneurs in the technology fields who have successfully applied for and received grant funding to commercialize a product.  This webinar is ideal for technology focused entrepreneurs but is OPEN TO ALL!   “Phenomenal Women: SBIR/STTR Trailblazers” features three women entrepreneurs in the technology fields, each phenomenal in their own right, who were awarded SBIR/STTR grants.  They will discuss how they started their businesses, their failures and successes and their experience with the SBIR/STTR application and awards process.  We are also happy to have as a guest speaker one of the Principal Consultants from the BBCetc, Monique Branham, who will provide an overview of the SBIR/STTR grant programs. The BBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S.   “Phenomenal Women: SBIR/STTR Trailblazers” Panelists:   Marianna Kerppola is the Founder and CEO of Poisera Inc. dba […]