Learn how SBIR & STTR helps fund innovative research and how to access over $3 billion in non-dilutable funding. Hosted at Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at FAMU. This presentation provides a basic introduction to the purpose, eligibility requirements and structure of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs. These two initiatives are referred to as the Nation’s largest source of early stage, high risk, non-diluted funding for start-ups and small businesses. The four goals of the Programs are to: Stimulate technological innovation, Employ small businesses to meet Federal R&D needs, Foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, and those that are at least 51% owned and controlled by women, Increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal R&D, thereby increasing competition, productivity, and economic growth. The workshop provides enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue a grant or contract opportunity utilizing SBIR/STTRs. About SBIR & STTR, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Speaker: Michael Tentnowski, SBIR/STTR Senior Liaison, FSU Business & Industry Solutions. Michael has extensive experience with the Small Business Innovation Research and Small business Technology Transfer Research (SBIR/STTR) program and has assisted numerous small businesses with Phase I & Phase II grants submissions. He has also completed several Train the Trainer courses including: Helping Potential SBIR/STTR Applicants and Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention. Register at: https://luma.com/dutun300Location: 625 E Tennessee St | Tallahassee, FL 32308 | Ste. 200
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