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Attendees will be able to select sessions that best address their particular needs. Additionally, pre- and post-conference hands-on workshops and seminars are available.
Experienced Presenters will present sessions including:
- Introduction to the SBIR/STTR ProgramAn overview of how an entrepreneur used the program to start and grow a technology-based business.
- Agency PresentationsSpecifics you need to know from the Federal Program Managers.
- Proposal PrimerKeys to writing winning proposals from folks who know.
- Intellectual PropertyHow to protect your IP, how to capitalize on your IP through licensing or sales agreements.
- Partnerships & FinancingWhat type of financing is best for YOU? How do you prepare and access the sources?
- Managing Federal Grants & ContractsHow to maximize the positive, minimize the rest. Federal acquisition, regulations, pricing and audits will be discussed.
- Inside the Evaluation ProcessHow it works and how it varies from agency to agency.
- Business Planning & StrategyHow do you start, finance and build a small business? A good foundation is critical!
- STTR ProgramWhat's the difference? Which program is best for you?
- Phase III and BeyondHow to showcase your technology for capitalization opportunities.
- Venture Capitalist CritiqueWhat they look for…How to provide them the critical information and what not to say.
- How to Do Business with Fortune 500 CompaniesWhat are they looking for? How have times changed the corporate culture?
- Marketing Strategies that WorkSuccessful businesses share their best practices. Bring your ideas and materials for review by the panel!
Plus! OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS!!! Three, full-day pre-conference workshops and four, half-day post-conference workshops topics are offered to supplement the formal conference program! All Optional Workshops have additional fees to cover materials, supplies and refreshments. All workshops are subject to cancellation should a minimum number of advance registrants not sign up. Anyone registering for a workshop that is cancelled will be informed prior to February 25th and will not be charged for the workshop. Those currently planned include:
Pre-Conference, Monday, March 11, 7:30am4:00pm
Proposal Preparation Workshop, Phase IPresented by Jim & Gail Greenwood, Greenwood Consulting, Inc., under sponsorship of Sandia National Laboratories.
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A hands-on, full-day workshop to walk you, in detail, through the process of writing a strong proposal. This popular workshop will go over the basics of developing a competitive Phase I SBIR or STTR proposal. A group critique of an actual proposal will give you insights into the whole process. An overview of basic Government accounting concepts is included.
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Registration for this Workshop is now closed.
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Post-Conference Workshops, Thursday, March 14, 12:30pm5:00pm
Workshop #1: Phase II Proposal Preparation (Includes lunch)Presented by Jim & Gail Greenwood, Greenwood Consulting, Inc., under sponsorship of Sandia National Laboratories.
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Will your project continue after the initial Phase I effort? Can you compete successfully for a Phase II award and its higher funding level of up to $750K? How do you decide whether to go after Phase II, when should you begin preparing the Phase II proposal, and how will it differ from your Phase I proposal?
The goal of this workshop is to answer these questions and more. This session will draw on lessons learned by successful SBIR/STTR companies that have collectively won more than 125 Phase II awards.
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Materials Fee: $60 Advance registration is required for this workshop. Fee includes lunch. Registration will be available on-site through Noon, Wednesday, March 13th.
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Workshop #2: Phase III CommercializationBusiness Beyond the LaboratoryPresented by Richard L. Lucas, Ph.D., Dawnbreaker.
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Today's increased emphasis on commercialization places greater demand on the SBIR/STTR recipient to take technology to the public marketplace. With the ultimate aim of creating jobs and growing the national economy, commercialization can cast the scientist or entrepreneur in an unfamiliar role. The objective of this workshop is to de-mystify the process of commercialization by explaining the steps which will enhance the likelihood of successful business ventures. A clearer understanding of the commercialization process will facilitate the changes in thinking and behavior which are required to grow a business beyond the laboratory.
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Materials Fee: $45 Advance registration is required for this workshop. Registration will be available on-site through Noon, Wednesday, March 13th.
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Workshop #3: Intellectual PropertyFederal Laboratories and Small BusinessesPresented by the Far West Region of the Federal Laboratory Consortium.
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Thomas L. Kundert
Director of Intellectual Property Law
Air Force Materiel Command Law Office
Lawrence J. Udell
Executive Director
Intellectual Property International, Ltd.
Working with Federal agencies and laboratories can be different than working with corporations. This workshop will focus on the laws, policies and provisions concerning intellectual property in SBIR-STTR agreements. The respective rights of the contractor and the Government in inventions, patents, copyrights, and technical data will be analyzed and explained in a straight forward manner. Examples and information will be provided on what the contractor can and should do to protect valuable intellectual property developed under SBIR-STTR agreements. Specific topics and mechanisms covered will include treatment of background intellectual property, SBIR Data Rights, subcontracting under SBIR-STTR agreements, provisional patent applications, licensing, and protecting trade secrets with non disclosure agreements.
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Materials Fee: $35 Advance registration is required for this workshop. Registration will be available on-site through Noon, Wednesday, March 13th.
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Workshop #4: Designing Businesses to be SuccessfulPresented by Russ Farmer, PBC, Inc.
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This workshop will focus on: What Stakeholders expect; The Elements of a Successful Business and a Business Model; Management styles that help and hinder success; Growth phases of an emerging business; The dynamics of an emerging business; and Where the SBIR program fits in.
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Materials Fee: $45 Advance registration is required for this workshop. Registration will be available on-site through Noon, Wednesday, March 13th.
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Updated 02/26/02
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Anaheim, CA