Events/Workshops

BBCetc will conduct this half-day workshop covering the SBIR/STTR program basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D WHY ATTEND? To learn the basics about this $2.3 billion dollar federal funding program To determine if your company and opportunity are suitable and eligible for this source of non-dilutive funding TOPICS COVERED Overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program Federal agency sources of funding Eligibility for funding Tools to help you do your homework and strategic planning prior to proposal preparation

Speaker: BBCetc - Andy Jakimcius

Thursday, September 23, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AND Friday, September 24, 2010, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm BBCetc presents this one and one half day proposal preparation seminar focused on National Science Foundation(NSF). Agenda: Day 1 morning: SBIR/STTR Program Overview and Requirements Day 1 afternoon: Detailed Proposal Preparation Day 2 morning: Registration Requirments and Commercialization WHO SHOULD ATTEND? •Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a proposal within the next 12 months 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 processes •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 – Details on the proposal preparation process. (This is not just a basic research grant!) •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 technology 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)

Speaker: Andy Jakimcius

Biotechnology Business Consultants is conducting a two day intensive SBIR/STTR propsal preparation workshop focused on proposals to NIH. Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday, October 1, 2010 9:00 am - 4:00 pm *Location may change within Ann Arbor This session will include both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are addressed. Core principles of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals are stressed. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 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. 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 processes 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)

Speaker: Lisa Kurek