Posted 10/15/20 NASA SBIR/STTR 2021 Phase I Solicitation – Scheduled for November 9, 2020 to January 8, 2021. This is an accelerated release of the annual solicitation for 2021 to give firms an opportunity to receive Phase I funding sooner than our typical January release. Prepare by joining us for the Innovation & Opportunity Conference […]
Innovation Partnership (IPart)-assisted client Avisi Technologies, maker of an ocular implant to treat glaucoma, is the recent recipient of a $1m SBIR Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) — funds cofounder Rui Jing Jiang said will go toward bringing the startup’s research to life in preclinical work. The startup, which is based out of the Pennovation […]
Posted 9/22/20 On September 21, 2020 the SBA announced the awarding of its FY20-21 Federal & State Technology Partnership (FAST) cohort. We are pleased to inform you that the IPart is among the awardees: SBA FY20 FAST Award Release Over the past several years, the SBA has issued the FAST grant funding opportunity for statewide (and/or […]
A recent report (released August 12, 2020) by the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) analyzed the participation rates in the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs by women. Briefly, the report strives to: Provide a comprehensive benchmark of the participation of women in the […]
Posted 9/10/20 Eva Garland Consulting (EGC) (an IPart Preferred Provider) is pleased to inform you that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is expanding their FREE Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) to support small businesses interested in applying for NIH Phase I SBIR/STTR grant funding. The AAP provides customized coaching from EGC Scientific Consultants to assist small businesses in preparing […]
Posted 8/25/20 The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued its FY 2021 Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002359) for the SBIR and STTR Programs. Qualified small businesses with strong research capabilities in science or engineering in any of the research areas sought in the announcement are encouraged to apply. The following DOE program […]
Posted 8/25/20 Upcoming Webinar Register HERE to join the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office on Friday, August 28th as we provide a 45 minute overview of the DOE SBIR/STTR technology areas noted above and the application and award process as it relates to the FY21 Phase I Release 1 FOA. There will be time for Q&A, so don’t forget to […]
Updated with Recorded Webinar Hyperlinks 8/17/20 Topics for DOE FY 2021 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement have been issued and are available on our website: https://science.osti.gov/sbir/Funding-Opportunities. The following DOE program offices are participating in this solicitation: Office of Science (SC) Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) Office […]
(posted 7/24/20) FREE transactional intellectual property counsel at Penn Carey Law is now accepting clients for the new semester of the Clinic. What is a clinic? A “teaching law-firm” where Penn Carey Law students represent without charge under the supervision of faculty-practitioners. Please see the Flyer HERE for a more detailed description of the Clinic. […]
Mobility is poised to completely change how the U.S. Air Force and society as a whole move people and material. Enabling technologies in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), flight controls, efficient powering systems, “detect and avoid” systems, positioning systems, security and many others are poised to lead a revolution in […]
Learn how to get Assistance Bridging the Funding Gap Did you know that NCI SBIR offers additional support beyond the Phase II funding? The NCI SBIR Phase IIB Bridge Award provides small businesses developing innovative cancer technologies with up to $4 million over 3 years to help cross the funding “valley of death.” You can […]
Get Expert Insights on Resources for Biotech Entrepreneurs Tuesday, July 14, 2020 from 10:00-11:30AM PDT is your chance to learn about the fundamental commercialization resources that the NCI SBIR Development Center offers. Join Program Director Christie Canaria for an SBIR/STTR virtual information session on “Advancing the Commercialization of New Cancer Innovations” during a webinar hosted […]
