Universities & Small Businesses Working Together
This program is being offered by the University of Pittsburgh Office of Enterprise Development in conjunction with partner organizations.
Date: September 13, 2011
Time: 7:45 am – 5:00pm
Location:
Kurtzman Room, William Pitt Union
3959 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Map Located HERE
The Program
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is the federal government’s largest R&D grants program targeted to the small business community. With over $2.5 billion available annually, it is arguably the best source of non-dilutive risk capital available to help fund the development of promising new technologies.
Attendees will explore:
- Collaborative STTR/SBIR proposal strategies
- Positioning with agency priority areas
- Business development resources
- Opportunity networking
- University tech transfer, intellectual property, and more!
Cost
Free to all university personnel and just $25 for small business reps – advance registration is requested. Lunch will be provided.
Additional information and registration at:
http://www.oed.pitt.edu/sbir-sttr-program.asp
Questions
Paul Petrovich – petrovic@pitt.edu or 412-624-3138
Registration & Payment
Karen Zellars – zellars@pitt.edu – 412-624-3160
Please see the Program Flyer and Full Agenda for more information.
