What are the SBIR and STTR programs?
The highly competitive Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a Federal funding opportunity with over $2 billion to support research and development projects.The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program uses a similar approach to fund public/private sector partnerships between small businesses and universities or research institutions. Learn more about the differences between the two programs…
How can the SBTDC help with your SBIR/STTR planning?
The SBTDC offers personalized assistance, periodic SBIR/STTR workshops across North Carolina and via webinar, a no-cost SBIR Basics online training, extensive online resources, a monthly newsletter and email updates to help businesses gain an SBIR or STTR award.
- SBIR/STTR Brochure
- SBIR Articles – Tips & Tricks
- Sample SBIR proposals
- SBIR Success Stories
- SBIR Agency Interviews
- SBIR Powerpoint Presentations
- Other Links of Information
- Solicitation Deadlines
- North Carolina Awardees
- SBIR Events
- SBIR/STTR Newsletter Archives
SBIR/STTR Online Training & Webinar Schedule
SBIR Basics
This video seminar describes the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) programs, including definitions, eligibility, solicitations, proposal process, benefits, and assistance available from the SBTDC. It also discusses the NC Incentive and Matching Fund Programs. (34 minutes)
Upcoming Events
2011 SBIR / STTR Training Series
These workshops teach you about R&D funding available for innovative technologies via the federal government’s SBIR Program; the SBTDC’s SBIR services and sources of additional program information; and the NC Matching funds and Incentive programs.
Becoming an Investor-Ready Entrepreneur
This seminar prepares growth-oriented entrepreneurs to successfully engage private equity investors by learning what investors expect from the companies they fund.
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