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NSF Proposal Preparations

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoveries that help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives, and builds a research foundation that drives further discovery. Join our live Virtual SBIR Classroom for an Interactive, half-day, overview of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal. You’ll learn: Program’s goals and eligibility How to navigate the NSF website and use web tools The importance of Program Managers Application components and proposal scoring How to avoid common pitfalls and more! Fee: $75 $50 Michigan-based companies   REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: Jerry Hollister, BBCetc Senior 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 […]

NSF SBIR/STTR: Proposal Preparation Intensive

Live Virtual Workshop

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoveries that help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives, and builds a research foundation that drives further discovery. Join our virtual SBIR classroom for an overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program and proposal requirements. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal.   You’ll learn: NSF's program goals and eligibility How to navigate the NSF website and use web tools (Research.gov) The importance of Program Managers Application components and proposal scoring How to avoid common pitfalls and more!   Fee: $150 $75 Michigan-based companies   REGISTER NOW   About the Presenter: BBCetc Senior Principal Consultant, Jerry Hollister Jerry is a BBCetc Senior Principal Consultant, joining the company 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 […]

“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 […]