Life science focused and technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a SBIR/STTR proposal within the next 12 months
Technical experts who want to consult as grant writers and principal investigators
Research institution faculty who want to partner with small business
Why Attend?
To receive detailed instruction on preparing each component of a proposal
To get current information on the SBIR/STTR program and the agency's proposal submission process
To ensure that you have all of the tools and information necessary to prepare a competitive proposal
Topics Covered:
Strategic Planning - First, Do Your Homework
SBIR/STTR program details
Technological innovation and commercial merit - what this really means
Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet Agency's mission and requirements
How to do your intelligence work prior to writing the proposal
Proposal Development - Crafting a Fundable Proposal
Planning tools for writing the proposal
The SBIR/STTR review process - learn how to write the proposal to meet the reviewers' expectations
Step-by-step process on how to write each section of a SBIR/STTR proposal
Common problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them
Preparing a Commercialization Plan - Good science is necessary but not sufficient. A strong commercialization strategy is a critical element in successful SBIR/STTR proposals.
Proposal Submission - Detailed information you need to be prepared for a successful submission.
Post-Award Administration - What to do once you learn you are going to be funded (and what to do next if you learn you are not)