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DoE Letter of Intent

Live Virtual Workshop

Department of Energy is the only agency that REQUIRES a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal to their SBIR / STTR program.  This webinar will discuss the purpose, the timelines, the submission web portal, and strategies for preparing a Letter of Intent.  At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be equipped to prepare and submit a compelling Letter of Intent to the DOE SBIR / STTR Program. Register Here Cost $25 About the Presenter: Amanda Barnhart, MBA Amanda joined BBCetc as a Principal Consultant in 2020 after serving as the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for a Michigan manufacturing facility producing medical isotopes for cancer therapy. In addition to her directorial responsibilities, Amanda worked as a nuclear engineer, project manager, and program manager to secure over $60 million in DoE, DoD, DHS and private investor funds. She’s won over 30 Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III contracts through the SBIR/STTR program and she has managed the post-award administration process for five universities and six national laboratories. She has an Executive MBA in Integrative Management from Michigan State University and a Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan. Do you […]

DOE Letter of Intent

Live Virtual Workshop

DOE is the only agency that REQUIRES a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal to their SBIR / STTR program. This 45-minute webinar will discuss the purpose, the timelines, the submission web portal, and strategies for preparing a Letter of Intent. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be equipped to prepare and submit a compelling Letter of Intent to the DOE SBIR / STTR Program. Fee: $75 $15 Michigan-based companies SHARPhub companies should register at sharpideahub.com REGISTER NOW Sponsored By:  Centrepolis Accelerator The Centrepolis Accelerator is accelerating the growth of Michigan’s advanced manufacturing, innovative hardware entrepreneurs and small manufacturers by providing access to funding, experts and key business and product development resources. About the Presenters: Jerry Hollister, Sr. Principal Consultant Jerry Hollister joined the BBCetc in 2017 with 30 years of leadership experience in government, higher education, non-profit and for-profit enterprises. After earning an engineering degree from the University of Michigan, he served as commissioned Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc, Jerry was Chief Operating Officer for Michigan-based Niowave, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators, where he worked to build […]

DOE Letter of Intent Webinar

FREE Live Workshop

The Department of Energy REQUIRES a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal to their SBIR / STTR program. For the current DOE Phase I Release 2 Funding Opportunity, the Letter of Intent is due January 3, 2022, 5:00 pm ET. This 45-minute webinar will discuss the purpose, timelines, submission web portal, and strategies for preparing a Letter of Intent. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be equipped to prepare and submit a compelling Letter of Intent to the Department of Energy’s SBIR / STTR Program. To learn more about this workshop or to register for free, click here.   ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Amanda Barnhart Amanda Barnhart joined BBCetc as Principal Consultant in 2020 after serving as the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for a Michigan manufacturing facility producing medical isotopes for cancer therapy. In addition to her directorial responsibilities, Amanda worked as a nuclear engineer, project manager, and program manager to secure over $60 million in Department of Energy, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and private investor funds. Her grant writing and negotiation skills have won over 30 Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III contracts through the SBIR/STTR program and she has […]

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with DOE

FREE Live Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR, Technology to Market (T2M) Advisor, Carol Rabke.   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 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.   The session is ideal for technology-based entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more. New to SBIR/STTR? Please view our on-demand webinars before joining our “From the Sources’ Mouth” training sessions.   FREE REGISTER NOW Do you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc.   Funds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy.  

DOE SBIR/STTR DEEP DIVE

Live Virtual Workshop

DOE's FY 2024 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement has been issued and the required Letter of Intent is due January 3, 2024. If you are considering a submission don’t miss this workshop. Our expert will review what’s needed for a successful DOE proposal including strategies to construct a competitive R&D scope of work, budget, and commercialization plan.   We’ll review: Strategies for preparing a Letter of Intent The structure, policies, procedures, and mission of the DOE Eligibility requirements, review criteria, and the selection process How to plan your project and collect necessary documents   Free to attend   Register Here   About the Presenter: Jerry Hollister BBCetc Executive Consultant and Co-owner 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 currently serves as a reviewer for NSF, DOE, USDA and NOAA and regularly […]