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About the
SBIR & STTR Programs

SBIR Phase I Proposal Preparation Seminar
Thursday, June 12, 2008

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?

• 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).