2023 SBIR/STTR Innovator Training Workshop

Monday, June 19, 2023, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Participants may receive electronic copies of Presentations and other materials provided by Training Leads. All are welcome to attend the Networking Reception 4:00-6:00pm on June 19.

8:30am - 12:00pm

SBIR/STTR Overview & Phase 1 Proposal Development

Instructor: Jim Greenwood, Greenwood Consulting Group

This presentation reviews Agency types and missions, Grants vs. Contracts, the SBIR and STTR funding landscape, project phases, topics, assistance, references, tools, innovations – and how to make the most of the SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit opportunity. This interactive tutorial details a four-step process for developing a competitive SBIR or STTR Phase I proposal to any participating Federal agency, and is suitable for small firms at any level, and state/regional service providers who need SBIR and STTR expertise. (More Info)

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Break

12:30pm - 2:30pm

SBIR/STTR Accounting Basics

Instructor: Ed Jameson, Jameson CPA

This interactive tutorial profiles fiscal mistakes typically made by new SBIR/STTR contract or grant awardees, examines special accounting requirements and relevant language, and is suitable for small firms at any level, and state/regional service providers who need SBIR and STTR expertise. (More Info)

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Phase II Proposal Preparation

Instructor: Jerry Hollister, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc)

This interactive tutorial examines key steps in developing a competitive SBIR or STTR Phase II proposal to any participating Federal agency, and is suitable for small firms with some SBIR/STTR experience, and state/regional service providers who need SBIR and STTR expertise. Emphasis on commercialization. (More Info)