SBIR/STTR Training & Support for Virginia's Technology Community
October 2017 Issue
NEXT SBIR/STTR TRAINING:
NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop,
Fairfax, VA -- Oct. 17-18
In-Depth Training for those Targeting Jan. 5, 2018 NIH SBIR/STTR Deadlines.
Meet reps from 4 NIH Institutes and The Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research!
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Upcoming Funding Program & SBIR/STTR
Workshops in Virginia
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NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop & NIH One on Ones
Special 1.5 Day Course for those planning a submission to the Jan. 5, 2018 NIH SBIR/STTR Solicitation Deadline
Oct. 17-18, 2017 -- Falls Church, VA
Meet with reps from 4 NIH Institutes!
Meet with rep from Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research!
Learn how to apply for special Phase 0 Grant to support NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Development for Jan. 4 Deadlines!
This 1.5 day workshop, taking place at the INOVA Center for Personalized Health, presents an in depth guide to writing a compelling NIH SBIR/STTR proposal. The NIH has over $800M available each year via SBIR/STTR, funding early stage, high risk research on projects that have a high potential to make a big impact. The NIH SBIR/STTR programs have three deadlines per year: April 5, Sept. 5, and Jan. 5. Learn how to plan, engage with the NIH, and begin to write a compelling and compliant proposal. This event is especially useful for those targeting the January 5, 2018 SBIR/STTR deadlines.
Attendees will also have the ability to apply for a special "Phase 0 SBIR/STTR Grant" of up to $2,500 that can be used to hire an SBIR/STTR consultant to assist with proposal development for the Jan. 5 NIH SBIR/STTR submission. Application required - for Virginia-based firms and university spin-outs only. Restrictions apply. While funding lasts.
Event will be taught by BBC ETC, one of the leading SBIR consulting firms in the US.
October 17:
- 8AM-8:30AM - Check-in
- 8:30-8:35AM - Welcome Remarks
- 8:35-8:45AM - SBIR Support for Virginia Firms
- 8:45AM-11:45AM: SBIR Program Intro -- An intro to SBIR/STTR; compare/contrast various agencies, including NSF, DOD and NIH; A look at what is new in SBIR/STTR; tips to compete more effectively.
- 11:45AM-12:15PM: Resources available to Virginia based firms to support your SBIR and STTR; an overview of the CIT GAP Fund; Overview of the Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund (CRCF) grant program and info on the next solicitation.
- 12:15-12:45PM: Networking LUNCH provided
- 12:45PM-4:00PM: NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation: Details of writing an NIH SBIR/STTR proposal; Telling your story in only 6 pages; Doing your homework; a section by section look at writing your proposal; NIH SBIR/STTR budget preparation.
October 18:
- 8:30AM-11:30AM: NIH SBIR Proposal Preparation & Commercialization Plan Development
- 11:30AM-12:30PM: NIH SBIR/STTR Program Managers Panel: Reps from several Institutes will present overviews on their programs, and be available for one on one discussions at the concussion of the event.
- Confirmed Institutes Include:
- National Cancer Institute, Amir Rahbar, PhD, MBA;
- National Eye Institute, Dr. Jerome Wujek;
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), Lili Portiilla;
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Joseph G. Gindhart, Ph.D
- Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research, Dr. Vladimir Popov (Qualified SBIR/STTR research partner)
- 12:30-2PM: One on Ones - meet with reps from NIH, Frederick National Lab for Cancer Research, CIT, & BBC ETC.
Time:
-Oct. 17 is 8:30AM-4PM;
-Oct. 18 is 8:30AM-2:30PM
LOCATION:
INOVA Center for Personalized Health, 3225 Gallows Road, Conference Center, Fairfax VA 22031
COST:
-Virginia Small Tech Firms & Virginia University (Both Days): $75 per person
-INOVA & GMU Researchers (Both Days): $60 per person
-All Others (Both Days): $200
-Oct. 18 One on Ones Only (11:30AM-2:30PM): $40 per person (includes lunch)
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NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop
Special 1.5 Day Course for those planning a submission to the April 5, 2018 NIH SBIR/STTR Solicitation Deadline
February 13-14, 2018 -- Charlottesville, VA
This 1.5 day workshop, taking place at the University of Virginia, presents an in depth guide to writing a compelling NIH SBIR/STTR proposal. The NIH has over $800M available each year via SBIR/STTR, funding early stage, high risk research on projects that have a high potential to make a big impact. The NIH SBIR/STTR programs have three deadlines per year: April 5, Sept. 5, and Jan. 5. Learn how to plan, engage with the NIH, and begin to write a compelling and compliant proposal. This event is especially useful for those targeting the April 5, 2018 SBIR/STTR deadlines.
Event will be taught by BBC ETC, one of the leading SBIR consulting firms in the US.
More details to be made available in November!
Time:
-Feb. 13 is 8:30AM-4PM;
-Feb. 14 is 8:30AM-1:30PM
LOCATION: UVA Licensing & Ventures Group Incubator, 722 Preston Ave., Suite 108, Charlottesville, VA.
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Important Events and Programs of Note
2017 National NIH SBIR Conference
19th Annual Health and Human Services SBIR/STTR Conference
November 7-9, ,2017, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The Department of Health and Human Services partners with the
Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin to bring you the 19th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference.
View the agenda and register by September 28, 2017 to receive the Early Bird discount rate. This three-day event is designed to educate attendees about America's Largest Seed Fund and how to access federal resources, develop competitive proposals, and secure awards. Over $920 million dollars of annual HHS funding, this is one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), NIH, HHS. Meet one-on-one with over 100 HHS representatives and discuss research opportunities; Understand HHS SBIR/STTR programs and funding opportunities; Learn about HHS assistance programs offered to awardees; Learn about the HHS SBIR/STTR application, review and award process; Discuss specific questions with HHS SBIR/STTR subject-matter experts; Build relationships with potential partners and investors; Network with like-minded innovators. More info and to register:
HERE.
Helping Businesses Grow with Access to Government Funding Opportunities
October 12, 2017, Richmond, VA
Founders Room-VA Bio+Tech Park, 800 E Leigh St. Richmond, VA
12:00-1:00pm
At the seminar, you will learn about federal funding opportunities for biosciences, IT, cyber security and high-tech innovation - far beyond SBIRs/STTRs. Specifically, we will cover: Budget Process - Updates on FY2018 that starts October 1st; Funding Resources - From DoD to NIH to BARDA; Targeting Program Managers; Conferences to Attend; Case Studies; Tips for Success. Presented by Liz Powell, G2G Consulting. G2G's niche is working with growing bioscience and high-tech companies, incubators and advocacy organizations. More info and
REGISTER
Commonwealth STEM Industry Internship Program (CSIIP)
The Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC), a longtime CIT partner, links students and companies at no charge to either students or employers. Companies pay the interns; fields of employment include IT, Information Security, Big Data, Data Analytics, Aerospace and Cybersecurity. VSGC recruits potential employers throughout the year; interns are students at Virginia universities or are from Virginia and are studying at an out-of-state school. Interns are available during the summer, fall, and spring. Although many CSIIP employers are medium or large organizations with established internship programs, that is not required. General information is available at
http://csiip.spacegrant.org/
Dept. of Energy SBIR/STTR Delays
The DOE SBIR/STTR FY 2018 Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), which was scheduled to be issued on Monday, August 14, 2017, continues to be delayed. However, we anticipate that this FOA will be issued in October. When it is issued, the other FOA-associated dates, such as the Letter of Intent and Application due dates will be updated. To receive updates on this FOA and other program notifications from the DOE SBIR/STTR Programs Office, please subscribe to the DOE SBIR/STTR email list at
bit.ly/2fb3mBh.
DOE SBIR Planning -- Tutorials
The DOE SBIR/STTR Phase I Release 1 Funding Opportunity Announcement, which was originally scheduled to be issued Monday, August 14, 2017, is delayed pending completion of the internal DOE administrative review process. We will notify you when the Funding Opportunity Announcement has been issued. You can still start some preparation for your submission though, including special tutorial on Required Registrations and How to Prepare a Letter of Intent.
DOD SBIR/STTR Changes Time of Proposal Submission Deadline
DOD has changed the SBIR/STTR proposal deadline to
8PM on Oct. 25, 2017. This is a change from the last several years that had an early morning deadline. Please note this new time.
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Pre-Recorded SBIR/STTR Training
Pre-Recorded SBIR/STTR Training Sessions
Most of these sessions are FREE for Virginia based companies and Virginia based university researchers. Details and Registration, click
HERE.
- SBIR/STTR Intro
- Intro to the CIT GAP Seed Fund
- What I Learn from Creating Venturable Startups
- Building Business Value via the CoreValue Process
- SBIR/STTR Project Scope & Feasibility
- Building High Quality Teams for your Startup
- DOD/NSF Competitive Checklist
- Quickbooks & Compliance Webinar
- SBIR/STTR Eligibility Requirements Webinar
- SBIR/STTR For PostDocs & Grad Students
- Essentials of Effective SBIR/STTR Commercialization Plans
- Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing Strategies
- NIH SBIR/STTR: Writing Research Strategy & Demonstrating Impact
- NIH SBIR/STTR: Tips on Preparing Biosketches and Facilities Sections for NIH Proposals (small fee)
- NIH SBIR/STTR: Developing your NIH SBIR/STTR Commercialization Strategy (small fee)
- NIH SBIR/STTR: Forms, Submission and Tracking (small fee)
- NSF Session 1: SBIR/STTR Program Intro
- NSF Session 2: SBIR/STTR Program Details & Project Planning
- NSF Session 3: SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Essentials
- NSF Session 4: SBIR/STTR Forms, Budget and submission Tips
- Tips from NIH SBIR Award Winner
- Tips from NSF SBIR Award Winner
- SBIR Tips from Female Founders
- GenEdge Alliance -- Edge program
- Virginia Tobacco Revitalization Commission Matching SBIR Grants
Questions about any of these events:
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SBIR/STTR Solicitations & Links
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Pre-Release opened August 25, 2017, Open for Submission September 27, 2017, October 25, 2017 at 8PM. Topics are HERE.
The DOD began accepting proposals on September 26, 2017, and will close to proposals on October 25, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. ET. Plan ahead and submit your proposal early to avoid heavy traffic on the site during the final week.
-Engage w/ NSF Program Manager in advance. Click HERE for how.
Topic areas contacts HERE.
-Tips from an NSF SBIR Winner HERE.
NIH SBIR/STTR Contracts Solicitation, Annual solicitation closes Oct. 20. Over 40 topics available to apply to. Unlike the Omnibus solicitation, these are specific topics to apply to. Not all institutes participate. Find the topics at the above link.
-Talk to NIH SBIR/STTR Program Manager for advice: HERE
-Tips from an NIH SBIR Winner HERE.
USDA, SBIR Opened July 5, 2017, Closes Oct. 5, 2017. Educational tutorials available HERE.
Dept. of Transportation, Opens Oct. 19, 2017, Closes Dec. 21, 2017
NOAA SBIR -- Opens Oct. 16, 2017, Closes Jan. 25, 2018 (estimate dates)
EPA -- TBA, 2017
NIST SBIR -- Closed
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CIT Supports Virginia's SBIR/STTR Community
CIT's Federal Funding Assistance Program works with Virginia
based tech
firms and university researchers to support SBIR and STTR efforts. Services include:
- Low cost training across the Commonwealth
- Webinars (Live and Recorded)
- Mentoring services
- Consultant referrals and discounts
- Grants to support SBIR/STTR consultant hires
- Introductions to CIT GAP Investment Fund
- SBIR/STTR Matching Grants (via CRCF program)
- More
Contact:
Robert Brooke, Director, Federal Funding Program, CIT
703-689-3080
[email protected]
2214 Rock Hill Rd., #600
Herndon, VA 20170
MORE INFO
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