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SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for DOD and DOE

Centrepolis Accelerator 21415 Civic Center Dr., Suite #100,, Southfield, United States

Register Here This Dept. of Defense-focused seminar provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DoD and DOE, including both technical and commercialization plans, and navigating the submission process. Presented by DoD SBIR/STTR expert, Jerry Hollister, the program will also cover: • SBIR/STTR program basics and up-to-date information on the DoD and DOE program • An understanding of the differences between DoD components • Tips on how to identify a topic • The importance of talking to Technical Points of Contact during the pre-release period • Writing to meet the reviewers’ expectations • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and more About the Trainer: Jerry Hollister, Principal Consultant Jerry Hollister is a BBCetc 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 the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc, Jerry was COO for Michigan-based start-up Niowave, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators. Jerry was instrumental in Niowave receiving $20 million in SBIR awards. The […]

SBIR/STTR 101: Introduction and Overview

SPARK East 215 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, MI, United States

Register Here The Federal SBIR/STTR programs award $3.2 billion in high-risk R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. Attend this session and find out more about the two programs and how they 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. Learn about SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements, which of the 11 participating agencies best fits your technology, the differences between SBIR and STTR and more. Plus, find out about the Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Fund and how you receive guidance and advice on developing of a competitive, compelling proposal with most costs covered by a state grant. Who should attend: Small businesses new to SBIR/STTR Learn the basics to determine if it is appropriate for your company Companies new to SBIR University faculty, researcher, post-doc Explore how SBIR/STTR can facilitate transfer of technologies Learn how you can participate See why SBIR/STTR is not just like a basic research grant Entrepreneurs You need money. Are you eligible for SBIR/STTR funding? Presenter:  Andrea Johanson, Ph.D. Andrea is a BBCetc Principal Consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading international collaborative research projects. Prior to joining BBCetc in 2006, she […]