These Training Sessions are Currently Being Offered By our SBIR/STTR Assistance Colleagues at Virginia CIT and by BBCetc. Fees may be applicable for out-of-state registrants.
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National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR
Proposal Prep WEBINAR
November 4, 2021 — 8:30AM-2PM
TIME: 8:30AM-2:00PM
COST: Virginia-based companies/Va. University $25; All Others $75
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This workshop is a must if you are considering a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR or STTR submission. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, you’ll receive detailed instruction on developing a competitive proposal for NIH’s SBIR/STTR program.
Session Topics Include: An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, including eligibility, and sources of funding; Registration process necessary for submission; An introduction to NIH, and essential information for selecting an institute appropriate for your technology; How to contact and communicate with program officials; How to approach each section of the proposal;
NIH Proposal Prep: Understanding the NIH review process, writing your Specific AIMS page, research strategy and preparing proposals components for maximum impact, other critical details of the proposal; the importance of your team, facilities and budget; Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations; Common pitfalls, how to avoid them, and more!
This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Instructors: Andrea Johanson, Ph.D, Principal Consultant, BBC ETC & Megan Varnum, Ph.D, Principal Consultant, BBC ETC
Writing your Specific Aims Page for NIH SBIR/STTR
WEBINAR
November 10, 2021 — 10:30AM-Noon
TIME: 10:30AM-Noon
COST: Virginia based companies/Va. University FREE; All Others $50
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Your Specific Aims page is a critically important component of your SBIR/STTR application and typically the first page reviewers read. Yet, this one page is often the most difficult section to write! You need to “hook” the reviewers from the start as well as provide key information about your technology, the innovation and your team. This session reviews how to structure your Specific Aims page in a meaningful way.
Presented by: JoAnne Goodnight, former NIH SBIR Program Director
This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Understanding the Peer Review Process at NIH
WEBINAR
November 17, 2021 — 10:30AM-Noon
TIME: 10:30AM-Noon
COST: Virginia based companies/Va. University FREE; All Others $50
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The Peer Review process at the National Institutes of Health is unique — fully understanding this process can improve your chances of success in SBIR, STTR and other peer reviewed grant submissions to NIH. This session discusses the peer review process at NIH and tips on how to craft your proposal with the reviewers in mind.
Presented by: JoAnne Goodnight, former NIH SBIR Program Director
This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
National Science Foundation SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep
WEBINAR RECORDING
November 17, 2021 — 10:30AM-Noon
Presented by: BBC ETC.
TIME: Approx. 4.5 hours long
COST: Virginia based companies/Va. University FREE; All Others $75
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This recorded session provides viewers an overview of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SBIR/STTR grant programs and provides a section by section description on writing an NSF SBIR/STTR proposal. The NSF awards over $200M annually in SBIR/STTR to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. With an NSF SBIR or STTR, YOU write the topic that you want funding for! Ideal for anyone considering an NSF SBIR/STTR submission in the next 6 months. This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
DOD Rebranded Components
FREE Live Workshop
November 16 @12:00 pm – 1:30 pm ET
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Get a review of DOD’s mission along with an overview of all DOD rebranded components, including AFWERX, SPARTN, SOFWERX, xTechsearch and more.
Each component has a different focus, eligibility requirements and solicitation deadlines — so this is a great opportunity to learn which ones participate in SBIR/STTR, how the components differ and how to find open BAA’s and deadlines.
“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NASA
FREE Live Workshop
Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from NASA program manager. The NASA SBIR and STTR programs fund the research, development and demonstration of innovative technologies that fulfill NASA needs as described in the annual solicitations and have significant potential for successful commercialization. Join this workshop and learn, from the sources, what needed for a successful proposal to NASA. The session is ideal for technology-based entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses familiar with the SBIR/STTR programs who want to learn more.
Commercialization Planning for SBIR/STTR Stage Companies
November 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am EST
COST: Michigan-based Companies $25, All Others $35
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Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self.
We’ll Review:
- Agency expectations for commercialization plans in your Phase I & II projects
- Where to find cost effective market research
- What to include in your finance plan and revenue stream
- What quality “support & commitment letters” are and more!
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