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ABCs of SBIR/STTR Funding

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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. Register Here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2928170295453477392 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. This training is hosted by VertueLab    

SBIR/STTR Program Overview

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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 […]

SBIR/STTR: Overview

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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 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 […]