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
Thought About Registration?
You’ve spent time writing what you think is a pretty decent proposal and now you are ready to submit it…or so you think. Have you thought about
The Basics: Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic (Part 1)
One of the best ways to avoid silly mistakes when submitting a proposal is to read the instructions--the SBIR or STTR solicitation. Seems like a
The “I” in SBIR Stands for Innovation
In talking with companies about SBIR funding and how it might fit their need to develop a new technology into a marketable product, we often hear
Sell Yourself!
You’ve decided on a SBIR or STTR topic. You know the problem you are going to solve and how you’re going to solve it. You’ve determined