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“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA

FREE Live Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program manager, Melinda Coffman. USDA supports high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Topics include forests and animal production and protection; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural Development; Aquaculture; Biofuels and Biobased Products; Small and Mid-Size Farms; Plant Production and Protection/Engineering; Plant Production and Protection/Biology. Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to USDA. FREE REGISTER NOW About the Presenters: Melinda Coffman, USDA SBIR Program Coordinator After earning her B.S. in Agriculture from Northwest Missouri State University, Melinda was planning a career in Sustainable Agricultural when she was side-tracked. While serving as an advocate for a family member with a severe and persistent mental illness, she became interested in the field and accepted a position in a community mental health center. Her work received recognition from the University of Kansas Center for Mental Health Research and Innovation (CMHRI), where she was recruited for a position. Melinda gained a plethora of experience at the University of Kansas, from training and consulting to […]

From the Sources’ Mouth

FREE Live Workshop

This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. Attendees will have time for Q&A and the opportunity to sign-up for one-on-one’s with agency officers.   One registration link for all three days, join for the presenter/s of your choice. REGISTER NOW Sponsors:

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA

FREE Live Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program manager, Melinda Coffman. And ask her your questions! USDA supports high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Topics include forests and animal production and protection; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural Development; Aquaculture; Biofuels and Biobased Products; Small and Mid-Size Farms; Plant Production and Protection/Engineering; Plant Production and Protection/Biology. Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to USDA. 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.

7th Annual “From the Sources’ Mouth” Event

FREE Live Workshop

Get the right SBIR/STTR information directly from the right agencies. This virtual, 3-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies' mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one meetings with select agencies. September 13, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Day 1 kicks off with presentations from SBA, NSF and NASA each speaker will provide a 30-minute presentation and then take 30-minutes of open Q&A with attendees. After that join, USDA, DOT, DOE, and NOAA in a 1-hour panel discussion on Getting in the Head of the Reviewer. Attendees can participate in open Q&A and have the chance to sign up for a one-on-one meeting with select agencies. September 14, 2022 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Day 2 focuses on institutes within NIH and Health and Human Services. Hear from NHLBI, NCATS, NIAID and CDC! Presenters will provide a 30-minute presentation on the nuances of their programs and then take 30-minutes of open Q&A with attendees. Attendees will have the chance […]

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA

FREE Live Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Program Specialist, Tammi Neville. And ask her your questions!   USDA supports high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Topics include forests and animal production and protection; Food Science and Nutrition; Rural Development; Aquaculture; Biofuels and Biobased Products; Small and Mid-Size Farms; Plant Production and Protection/Engineering; Plant Production and Protection/Biology.     Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to USDA. 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 […]

8th Annual “From the Sources’ Mouth” Event

FREE Live Workshop

Get the right SBIR/STTR information directly from the right agencies.   This virtual, 2-day SBIR/STTR training event features SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies' mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all federal participants and be able to sign up for one-on-one meetings with select agencies.   Attendees can participate in open Q&A and have the chance to sign up for a one-on-one meeting with participating agencies in the weeks following the event. Register Here Attendance is FREE, but registration is required     Day 1 – Civilian Agencies October 17, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST 1:00 p.m. (EST)       Small Business Administration (SBA) SBIR/STTR Program Overview Erick Page-Littleford, SBA Acting Director and Program Manager, SBIR/STTR. Will provide a 30-minute presentation on SBIR/STTR Funding, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.   2:00 p.m. (EST)       “Life Science Funding” Panel Stephanie Fertig, HHS Small Business Program Lead in SEED at NIH Henry Ahn, NSF SBIR/STTR Program Director Jenica Patterson, Director of the Technology Transfer and Transition- APRA-H Gayle Vaday, Deputy Director of CDMRP   3:00 p.m. (EST)       […]

“From the Sources’ Mouth” with USDA

Live Virtual Workshop

Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) program manager, Melinda Coffman!
Join this 1-hour overview of the USDA SBIR/STTR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Following the presentation there will be ample Q&A time with the presenter.