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Science Center – NIH SBIR/STTR Session 10/20/22

Leverage SBIR/STTR Funding to Create a Diverse Scientific Workforce Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Are you a life sciences entrepreneur or small business in need of resources for your research? Scientific innovators can get funding and other support through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. Join […]

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IPart-Assisted Client Thermaquil, Inc. – Awarded NSF Phase II SBIR

Posted 1/4/2021 Thermaquil, Inc. is a Philadelphia, PA-based Biotechnology Company, established in 2017.  The company was assisted by the IPart through our Federal Marketing Assistance (FMA) Phase II Technical Assistance Program and received a $5,000 award from IPart to enhance and improve their Phase II submission. Thermaquil received  a Phase II, SBIR Award from the […]

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Pittsburgh Tech Council Features IPart in Their 7/9 Lunch Forum – Business As Usual

Exploring the idea of pursuing federal grants to support developing your innovation(s) and moving them closer to commercialization? Join us this Thursday as Kelly Wylam, Director of Innovation Partnership (IPart) shares some special grants, training and pre-proposal services that are available through this State & Partner-funded program.  IPart is PA’s Statewide SBIR/STTR assistance program. Kelly will […]

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COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses

Last Updated 3/25/20 While we are ALL taking the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of ourselves and our loved ones, the Innovation Partnership also wants to help you preserve the health of your business. Many small businesses, whether technology-focused or not, are experiencing issues impacting their customers, suppliers, employees, and cash. To […]

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EPA’s 2020-21 SBIR Solicitation Now Open

2020-2021 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR): Phase I Solicitation – Open: June 13, 2019 – Close: July 31, 2019 (IPart PPA Submission Deadline Wed, July 3, 2019 – Please visit the following link to read more about IPart PPA Assistance:  https://innovationpartnership.net/program/proposal-support/ ) TOPICS INCLUDE CLEAN AND SAFE WATER Sampling devices for microplastics Technologies for the […]

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DOD SBIR/STTR Topics Released – Updated 5/14/19

Department of Defense (DoD) recently released its Spring, 2019 SBIR/STTR solicitations. Check the DoD SBIR/STTR website for more information on participating military components and topics. Important Dates for DoD’s Solicitation SBIR/STTR Pre-Release Begins on April 19, 2019 (contact with agency staff allowed) SBIR Requirements & Topics Located HERE STTR Requirements & Topics Located HERE Announcement […]

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Department of Transportation (DOT) SBIR Solicitation 16.1 Open

Detailed Information and resources are located at the DOT Website HERE. Important Dates: Federal Solicitation Submission Deadline – Wed, Dec 16, 2015 IPart Pre-Proposal Submission Deadline – Wed, Nov 18, 2015 How to Apply Read the 16.1 Solicitation for information about the 16.1 topics and about proposal requirements. Review the 16.1 Technical and Administrative Questions. If […]

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Department of Energy (DOE) – SBIR/STTR Phase 0 Assistance Program

In anticipation of DOE’s upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which will be issued on Monday, August 17th, 2015, the DOE’s contracted provider for these services, Dawnbreaker, has been building an interactive, online portal to help small businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of the DOE SBIR/STTR proposal process. These “Online Tutorials” will be available at no cost, […]

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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) SBIR – FY15.1

Now (12/16/14) thru Wed. (12/17/14) are last days to ask questions of DHS for FY15.1 #SBIR solicitation, which Opens 12/18/14 & Closes 1/21/15. Solicitation Number: HSHQDC-15-R-00017 More Information HERE:  http://tinyurl.com/o7vtfza Agency: Department of Homeland Security Office: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Location: Office of Procurement Operations Synopsis: The purpose of the pre-solicitation notice is to alert potential small […]

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DoC NIST and NOAA 2013 SBIR Pre-solicitation Notices

The Department of Commerce (DOC) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently posted pre-solicitation notices for their 2013 SBIR Phase I programs on the Federal Business Opportunities (www.fedbizopps.gov) website. The release of the NIST 2013 SBIR solicitation is anticipated around December 4, 2012. The presolicitation notice, which […]

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Dept. of ED Fiscal Year 2012 SBIR Solicitations Open

FOUR U.S. Department of Education (ED) Fiscal Year 2012 SBIR Solicitations are now open. Visit the ED SBIR website (www2.ed.gov/programs/sbir/applicant.html) for more details. ED National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) FY-12 SBIR Solicitation. All SBIR projects funded by NIDRR must address the needs of individuals with disabilities. The closing date is Monday, February […]

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