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Science Center Smart Talk: SBIR/STTR 101 & IPart 11/10/20

Join us for an SBIR/STTR 101 and an overview of the Pennsylvania statewide IPart assistance programs. REGISTER HERE NOVEMBER 10, 2020 12:00-1:00PM Zoom Meeting Have questions about this event? Contact Quorum at quorum@sciencecenter.org Learn more about the Science Center and all of their offerings HERE Learn more about Science Center QUORUM

Published on November 2, 2020

Latest News From NASA – 10/15/20

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 […]

Published on October 15, 2020

Avisi Technologies Wins $1M NSF, Phase II SBIR Award

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 […]

Published on September 22, 2020

IPart Receives SBA FAST Award for FY20-21 Operations

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 […]

Published on September 22, 2020

Report of Interest: Women’s Inclusion in SBIR & STTR Programs

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 […]

Published on September 10, 2020

Receive FREE Expert Guidance on Building Strong NIH SBIR/STTR Applications

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 […]

Published on September 10, 2020

DOE SBIR/STTR FY2021 Phase 1 Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002359)

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 […]

Published on August 25, 2020

DOE SBIR/STTR FY2021 Phase 1 Release 1- WEBINAR 8/28/20

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 […]

Published on August 25, 2020

DOE FY 2021 SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Topics Issued – Topic Webinars Slides Available

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 […]

Published on August 17, 2020

PennLaw – IP & Technology Legal Clinic

(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. […]

Published on July 24, 2020

USAF Agility Prime Opportunity & TEAMUp Event – July 18-19

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 […]

Published on July 10, 2020

NCI PhaseIIB Bridge Award – Informational Session: Tues, July 14, 2-3pm EDT

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 […]