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NASA Updates – Summer 2025

Hello, Innovator! Big things are happening here in the NASA SBIR/STTR program. We are moving away from our traditional solicitation cycle, in which we release the bulk of our subtopics in January followed by our SBIR Ignite subtopics in the summer. Beginning this fall, we’ll be utilizing a Broad Agency Announcement, or BAA, which will […]

Published on September 5, 2025

SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference 2025

November 19-21, 2025 | NATIONAL HARBOR, MD Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Book Early! Connect directly with over $4B in early stage funding. Learn to compete effectively for those resources; and network with leadership representing the nation’s largest seed fund. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs […]

Published on August 21, 2025

Welcome IPart’s New Employee: Lindsay B. Hoke

We’re more than Excited to introduce you to IPart’s new employee, Lindsay B. Hoke Lindsay’s 1st day with IPart was May 1st. She is currently splitting her time between her business as a Certified Health Coach and entrepreneur based in Hummelstown, PA. Lindsay brings her professional skills to IPart, acquired over 20 years of professional […]

Published on May 27, 2025

2025 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference: 6/9 to 6/11 – Austin, TX

WHAT: 2025 SBIR/STTR Spring Innovation Conference WHEN: June 9th, 2025 – June 11, 2025 LOCATION: JW Marriot, Austin, TX (click link for reservations) CONFERENCE WEBSITE, Speakers, Daily Programming & Schedules Seeding America’s Future Innovations Connect directly with over $4B in early stage funding. Learn to compete effectively for […]

Published on May 1, 2025

4/17/25 – NSF Halts SBIR/STTR Grant Awards

Please note the following article from Science.Org regarding NSF’s SBIR/STTR award/review process and the current state of affairs. IPart will keep abreast of any new or changes to this ongoing scenario and post to the website. As far as IPart is aware, NSF IS still accepting NSF Project Pitches and issuing responses and applicant invitations to […]

Published on April 17, 2025

DHS SBIR/STTR News & Info.

Vendor Outreach Sessions If you are unfamiliar with the SBIR program and are a small U.S based company interested in pursuing innovative R&D efforts with DHS, you can schedule a one-on-one with us during a monthly VOS. The VOS is hosted by the DHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) and is held […]

Published on April 11, 2025

Pennsylvania’s SBIR/STTR Proposal Support

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Pre-Proposal support and financial assistance that technology-driven companies need to create high-quality SBIR & STTR grant proposals. In order to qualify for Pennsylvania’s IPART SBIR/STTR assistance, the physical address of the company/applicant MUST be in Pennsylvania and can not be a PO Box or Residential Property. The Innovation Partnership (IPart) has developed an […]

Published on March 26, 2025

America’s Seed Fund Week – Virtual: Feb 11-13th 2025

Announcing 2025 America’s Seed Fund Week – Virtual Road Tour REGISTER NOW for February 11-13, 2025! America’s Seed Fund Week is a series of virtual events representing a collaborative outreach effort that will connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technologies and the organizations that support them to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is […]

Published on February 4, 2025

Free Webinar – Unlocking SBIR/STTR: Expert Tips for a Winning Application: 2/5/25

WHAT: SBIR/STTR Program & Assistance Overview WHEN: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 TIME: 11am – 12:30pm Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. […]

Published on January 30, 2025

Managing Your SBIR/STTR Award Effectively Webinar 12/10/24: Register

Receiving an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award is an exciting step toward your commercialization journey. But do you know what happens next? Attend this webinar on Tuesday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn about your role as an NIH awardee and how to effectively manage […]

Published on December 9, 2024

FREE Program for Potential SBIR/STTR Applicants: NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: Register By 12/20/24

Are you an academic or small business life science innovator looking for FREE Entrepreneurship Training? Submit your request for the NIH Entrepreneurship Bootcamp by Friday, December 20, to learn about: The customer discovery process to assess customer and stakeholders needs How to develop stronger business models and market strategies How to validate commercialization plans Eligibility […]

Published on December 9, 2024

Updated Preferred Provider Listing – Updated 12/3/24

The Innovation Partnership Preferred Provider (PP) Listing is offered as a courtesy to IPart, SBIR/STTR and federal funding assistance clients who are seeking the help of experienced grant-writing professionals.

Published on December 3, 2024

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