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About the
SBIR & STTR Programs

SBIR Phase I Proposal Preparation Seminar
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 / 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

LOCATION Sigma Xi 3106 East NC Highway 54 Research Triangle Park, NC (get directions)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

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?

All attendees of this event will receive detailed instruction on preparing each component of a proposal, current information on the SBIR/STTR program and the agency’s proposal submission processes, and tools and information necessary to prepare a competitive proposal.

Attendees will receive:

• Overview of both SBIR & STTR programs, including their objectives, and the latest information about reauthorization and how the Economic Stimulus Bill has impacted them
• Introduce attendees to a four-step process for developing a competitive Phase 1 proposal for either the SBIR or STTR program
• Give attendees an opportunity to review a sample Phase 1 proposal and then discuss as a group its strengths and weaknesses, followed by a summary of the value and limitations of sample proposals
• Overview of NC Incentive and Matching Programs
• Introduction to Legal, Accounting and Budget Development service providers in NC.