National Institutes of Health SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop

For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into product development, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The NIH SBIR/STTR programs award over $1.25 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. During this workshop, our expert will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and address how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH. Expect to learn:

• Detailed explanation of each major component of the Research Plan with strategies and review criteria
• Registration process necessary for submission
• Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations
• SBIR/STTR Overview and NIH Program Essentials An overview of the SBIR/STTR program and review of NIH Program Essentials
• Biosketches, Facilities, Budgets, and Grantsmanship
• How to approach each section of the proposal
• The importance of your Specific Aims
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and more
• Components for Success Registrations, more NIH funding opportunities, how to handle Human Subjects Research, Intro to ASSIST, and final Q&A.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement between VIPC and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Cost: Virginia based small tech firms $35 per person; All others $75 per person (Coffee, bagels, and Lunch provided)

Host or Publisher Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation