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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 […]

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with CDMRP

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Dr. Gayle Vaday, the Civilian Deputy Director of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), Fort Detrick, MD.   The CDMRP strives to transform health care for Service Members and the American public through innovative and impactful research. The CDMRP fills research gaps by funding high impact, high risk and high gain projects that other agencies may not venture to fund. All the programs managed by the CDMRP share the common goal of advancing paradigm shifting research, solutions that will lead to cures or improvements in patient care, or breakthrough technologies and resources for clinical benefit.   Join this overview of the CDMRP program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample Q&A time with the presenter.   Register Here       Featuring: Dr. Gayle Vaday, The Civilian Deputy Director of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), Fort Detrick, MD. Dr. Vaday provides senior-level leadership for medical research programs totaling $1.5 billion in Congressional appropriations each […]

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NSF

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison, Ben Schrag.   Known as America’s Seed Fund, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has helped startups and small businesses transform their ideas into marketable products and services. Focusing on high-risk, high-impact technologies — those that show promise but whose success hasn’t yet been validated — and each year, they award $200 million in funding to entrepreneurs across the country.   Join this overview of the NSF SBIR program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample of Q&A time with the presenter     Register Here       Featuring: Ben Schrag, Ph.D., Senior SBIR/STTR Program Director and Policy Liaison Ben Schrag joined the U.S. National Science Foundation as an SBIR/STTR program director in 2009. Ben has worked across several portfolio areas including advanced materials, instrumentation and hardware, nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing. He became the policy liaison for the SBIR/STTR programs in 2016. Ben won the NSF Director's Award in 2014 and 2016. Prior to NSF, he was the director of research and development at […]

SBIR/STTR: ABCs and How to Find an Agency

Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building_The Bridge Work Cafe' 109 Michigan Street, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

Join Dr. Andrea Johanson, Sr. Principal Consultant with the BBCetc, at The Bridge (4th) Floor of the Doug Meijer Innovation Building in Grand Rapids, MI on May 21st.
She'll clarify the mission and goals of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR Programs. The session will provide a concise overview of three major agencies, their funding priorities and application processes, alongside guidance on assembling a project team to get the work done.

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NIH/NHLBI

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the Small Business Lead at the NIH’s, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Dr. Stephanie Davis.
Join this overview of the NIH/NHLBI program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample of Q&A time with the presenter.

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with EPA

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Program Manager, April Richards. Join this 1-hour overview of the EPA SBIR program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample Q&A time with the presenter.

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program manager, Melinda Coffman!
Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR/STTR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample Q&A time with the presenter.

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NIDILRR

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from, Brian Bard, The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) SBIR Program Manager.
The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is one of the many organizations under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). NIDILRR’s SBIR program focuses to help support the development of new ideas and projects that are useful to persons with disabilities by inviting the participation of small business firms with strong research capabilities in science, engineering, or educational technology.
Join this 1-hour overview of the NIDILRR SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal.

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DOE

Live Virtual Workshop

Don't miss your chance to learn directly from Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR Program director.
Join this overview of the DOE SBIR program and learn, from the source, what technologies they are looking for and what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample Q&A time with the presenter.