SBIR Seminars Coming to your NC Neighborhood SBIR General Workshop, Wilmington October 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Register online at: http://www.sbtdc.org/events /sbir/workshops2006/ DoD-focused SBIR Workshop, Raleigh October 16 Register online at: http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2006/ NIH focused SBIR Workshop, Charlotte October 24, 8:00 - 11:00 AM Register online at: http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2006/ National SBIR Conference, Milwaukee, WI November 6-9 Info available at: http://www.sbirworld.com

Current Solicitations Open

DoD: Closes 10/13
http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/solicitations/index.htm

NIH/CDC (Contracts): Closes 11/6
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm

Department of Homeland Security: Closes 11/13
http://www.dhssbir.com

NIH: Closes 12/1
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm

National Science Foundation: Closes 12/4
http://www.nsf.gov/eng/sbir

9 Ways to Increase SBIR Proposal Success

1. After researching solicitations at www.zyn.com, communicate directly with the point of contact at the agency who is overseeing that solicitation. Note that this can only be done in the pre-solicitation period at contracting agencies such as DoD. Use this opportunity to help you understand exactly what the agency is looking for.
2. Attend a proposal writing seminar. Plenty of opportunities exist in NC and around the nation.
3. After drafting your proposal request reviews by your trusted peers and others on the outside, including SBTDC Technology Counselors. Although we will not be able to comment on the technical nature of your proposal, we can provide feedback on the business aspects, the flow and the level of detail.

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Geomagic of RTP Wins Tibbetts Award

Geomagic, Inc. a worldwide software and services firm headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, has won a 2006 Tibbetts Award. Named for Roland Tibbetts, the person acknowledged as the father of the SBIR program, these prestigious, national awards are made annually to those small firms, projects, organizations and individuals judged to exemplify the very best in SBIR achievement. Read more about Geomagic and the Tibbetts Awards...

CED's Tech 2006, October 11

The Council for Entrepreneurial Development's (CED) Tech 2006 Conference will be held on Oct. 11 at NCSU's McKimmon Center, Raleigh, NC. Tech 2006 is not the usual technology conference. If you are looking for a fresh perspective on the technologies, innovators and entrepreneurs that are changing the way we live, work, communicate and think, don't miss Tech 2006.

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DOE Opportunity Forum, October 30-31

The DOE Opportunity Forum will be held October 30th and 31st at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The drive towards alternatives fuels, changes in the transportation sector, and accelerating adoption of economically viable alternative forms of energy provide this October's Forum with increased importance. The 2006 DOE Opportunity Forum will, as in the past, showcase technology firms with viable advanced technology solutions seeking venture and corporate funding to launch or expand their businesses.

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DSTA Accepting Incubation Applications

The Defense and Security Technology Accelerator (DSTA) is now accepting applications. The DSTA, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is an innovative incubation program that assist entrepreneurs with the rapid development of dual-use defense and security technology solutions to meet military needs and private commercial demands. DSTA will work with 12-15 early stage companies at its new state of the art facility in Fayetteville, in addition to assisting nonresident companies across North Carolina through its affiliate programs.

Read more to learn more about the DSTA incubation program...