You have an idea for a nifty new technology and you want money to develop it. You will need to persuade some person, company, foundation, bank, or
The “R” Behind SBIR and STTR
R =Research. Research is defined as “a diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts,
NIH SBIR Webinar – March 15
Over the last two years the NIH has implemented new guidelines and procedures to "enhance peer review". For instance, reviewer comments and scores
NIH, CDC, FDA, & ACF SBIR/STTR Solicitations Released
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released its 2010 SBIR/STTR grants omnibus solicitations (PA-10-050 and PA-10-051). Those
The “S” Behind SBIR
SBIR stands for Small Business Innovation Research, so the “S”= “Small”, but what really is “small”? The SBA (Small Business Administration) defines a
Risk
No, I’m not going to talk about the strategic board game of my youth. I’m talking about research risk. Solicitations state that the
SBIR Workshop in Atlanta
As mentioned in an earlier post, when we conducted half-day SBIR workshops out in the state this winter, there were questions about when it would be
Tool for Planning
A Gantt Chart is a project planning chart which allows for a visual representation of your research. It also allows you to keep track of the
To Sub or Not To Sub
So you’re going to include a subcontract in your SBIR proposal. First, stop and ask yourself “why?” SBIR funding is there to help your