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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 […]

Published on July 10, 2020

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 […]

Published on July 8, 2020

Defense TechConnect Summit – November 16-19, 2020 – National Harbor, DC

ABOUT DEFENSE TECHCONNECT Defense TechConnect Conference & Expo on Vimeo. Entering its seventh year, the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit, brings together defense, private industry, federal agency, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the warfighter and national security. The DTC supports innovation imperatives in the […]

Published on June 29, 2020

IP Basics & USPTO Resources for SBIR/STTR Applicants & Support Organizations – 6/19/20

If you participate in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, you can’t afford to ignore intellectual property (IP). Understanding patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights is necessary to protect your ideas, products, and product names in today’s knowledge economy. This free 90-minute webinar, on […]

Published on June 4, 2020

NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I’s & COVID-19 Innovations

Updated 4/28/2020 NSF is now accepting project pitches from small businesses to develop new technologies, products, processes, and services with the potential to impact the nation’s and world’s ability to respond to the #COVID19 crisis: https://bit.ly/3aeC1WN #smallbiz Please read fully the instructions in the Letter below or HERE . We are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGING you […]

Published on April 28, 2020

Guidance for SBIR/STTR Applicants and Awardees Impacted by COVID-19

Added 4/2/2020 SBIR/STTR Participating Agencies are providing guidance relevant to applicants and awardees regarding changes to solicitation deadlines, reporting requirements, or other administrative flexibilities related to grants and contracts. The SBA encourages you to stay up-to-date with the relevant agency directly. If you are a current awardee – reach out […]

Published on April 3, 2020

Federal Opportunities, Fighting COVID-19: How Your Business Can Help

Added 4/2/20 Federal agencies are supporting research and development in the national response to Coronavirus. These include SBIR and non-SBIR funding opportunities. Stay up-to-date directly with agencies. National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a request for SBIR/STTR Phase I proposals addressing COVID-19. Read more. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has a list of funding opportunities […]

Published on April 3, 2020

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 […]

Published on April 1, 2020

SBA 2020 Tibbetts Award Nominations Now Open – Due 2/21/20

Recognizing Excellence The SBA recognizes companies, organizations and individuals who exemplify the spirit and intent of the SBIR/STTR programs with the Tibbetts Awards. These awards not only recognize the successes but help us document the economic, technical, and societal benefits from SBIR/STTR funding. We look to our community to nominate these individual successes and submit those applications […]

Published on January 23, 2020

NSF SBIR/STTR Program Updates – As of 1/21/2020

Below – Please see important updates for the NSF’s SBIR/STTR Programs More Funding in Phase I: We posted new Phase I funding opportunities for small businesses (Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer). The Phase I award amount increased from $225,000 to $256,000. Project Pitch Update: The Project Pitch allows startups and small […]

Published on January 21, 2020

Bansen Labs Wins NSF Phase I Award

12/1/19 – Award Date Xogo Receives a National Science Foundation SBIR Grant Julia Felton We’re excited to announce that The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded us with a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant ($249,702). This grant will help us expand our work in the disabilities field. Our work with Xogo is providing an […]

Published on January 5, 2020

NCI Offers SBIR/STTR, Phase I Application Assistance Program (AAP) – Webinar

The National Cancer Institute Small Business Innovation Research (NCI SBIR) Development Center is pleased to announce the availability of the 2020 Applicant Assistance Program (AAP). AAP is a FREE program aimed at helping small businesses apply for Phase I SBIR or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding. The program provides participants with services such as […]

Published on September 25, 2019

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