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NIH makes different types of SBIR/STTR applications available to accommodate the varying R&D needs of small businesses. Is yours a basic Phase I project or should you be targeting a Direct to Phase II or Fast-track submission? Attend this Lunch & Learn and get an understanding of your options, an understanding of the grant numbering system and the rules for resubmissions and revisions. Please park on Level 2 behind the building. Training is in Rm. 300. Map Note: Registration fee is nonrefundable. Presenter: Andrea Johanson, PhD Andrea is a BBCetc Sr. Principal Consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading international collaborative research projects. Prior to joining BBC in 2006, she was responsible for developing a portfolio of agricultural biotechnology projects at Michigan State University’s Institute of International Agriculture, and for reporting to federal funding agencies about the program.  Andrea has also served as an international consultant on a broad range of issues relating to international agricultural development, biotechnology, biosafety, intellectual property rights and technology transfer.  She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Reading University, UK, a Masters in Plant Pathology from Cornell University, and a Master of Arts in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, UK. Do you know […]

Is your biotech idea or project a candidate for federal R&D funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs? The two programs award over $3 billion in R&D funding annually to small businesses developing game-changing technologies. The process is complex, but the impact of receiving $millions in non-dilutive funding (i.e., free) is worth the effort!SBIR/STTR Workshop: Part 1 – Proposal Prep for NIHThursday, January 30 from 8:30 to 5 pmGet detailed instructions on developing competitive proposals for the National Institutes of Health’s SBIR/STTR program. Includes SBIR/STTR and NIH program basics, how to plan for and develop a competitive proposal, writing to meet the reviewers’ expectations, common pitfalls, and how to avoid them, and more.SBIR/STTR Workshop: Part 2 – Commercialization Planning for SBIR/STTR ProposalsFriday, January 31st from 8:30 to NoonA credible commercialization strategy not only helps you evaluate the market, but it is also critical to garnering the attention of funding sources. This class covers the components of an effective plan, how to find and use cost-effective market research to direct your efforts, necessary supporting documents need, and other tips.Both events will be happening at Lauritzen Outpatient Center (4014 Leavenworth, Omaha, NE 68105) at the […]

Is your biotech idea or project a candidate for federal R&D funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs? The two programs award over $3 billion in R&D funding annually to small businesses developing game-changing technologies. The process is complex, but the impact of receiving $millions in non-dilutive funding (i.e., free) is worth the effort!SBIR/STTR Workshop: Part 1 – Proposal Prep for NIHThursday, February 6th from 8:30 to 5 pmGet detailed instructions on developing competitive proposals for the National Institutes of Health’s SBIR/STTR program. Includes SBIR/STTR and NIH program basics, how to plan for and develop a competitive proposal, writing to meet the reviewers’ expectations, common pitfalls, and how to avoid them, and more.Event Location: Community College of Sioux Falls – FADM250 (CCSF Administration/Classroom building in Sioux Falls), 2nd floor.Who Should AttendFaculty ● Students ● Post Docs ● Clinicians ● Early Stage Life Science CompaniesPresenter: Becky Aistrup, M.B.A., Managing Partner, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc)More about Becky, SHARPhub team, and partners at https://www.sharpideahub.comBrought to you by: