NIH invests more than $32 billion annually in medical research to enhance life, and to reduce illness and disability. For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm, NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The two programs award over $2.7 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. This workshop will provide an overview of the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, it will cover: Review different NIH grant mechanisms and where to find them – navigating the NIH website Review of research projects qualities that would be considered Basic vs Translational How to find the program officers, how to approach them, what questions to ask How to do research using the web tools available (eReporter, gov, etc.) Common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and much more. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9129355402248727819 Presenter:  Andrea Johanson, Ph.D, Senior Principal Consultant 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 […]