Description:In this one day event, attendees receive a condensed workshop focusing on strategies and tips for successful Phase I and Phase II SBIR/STTR grant proposals. Includes overview of proposal strategies key for both Phases of grant funding. Workshop will be led by leading consultants with extensive and successful experience in SBIR/STTR grant funding.

Topics covered include: An Intro to the SBIR/STTR programs; How to prepare a competitive Phase I & II proposal; Understanding the SBIR process.

Description:This one-day conference is designed to address the new possibilities for technology and entrepreneurship in the twenty-first century. It ill be held at Indiana University Kokomo in the Kelley Student Center. For additional information, contact Indiana University Kokomo at the number below.

Description:Learn how to prepare a competitive Phase I SBIR/STTR proposal. Taught by one of the leading SBIR consultants in the US, this full day workshop will cover: An Intro to the SBIR/STTR programs; How to prepare a competitive Phase I proposal; Understanding the SBIR process; Doing your homework; Preparing to write a Phase I proposal; and Review of sample Phase I proposals.

Cost: $75

Lunch Included. Business Casual

Description:Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology Presents this Phase II SBIR/STTR Proposal Preaparation Workshop. Taught by one of the leading SBIR consultants in the US, this full day workshop will cover: An Intro to the SBIR/STTR programs; How to prepare a competitive Phase II proposal; Understanding the SBIR process; Doing your homework; Preparing to write a Phase II proposal; and Review of sample Phase II proposals.

Cost: $75

Lunch Included. Business Casual.

Description:Here’s a great opportunity for you and your colleagues to cram months’ or years’ worth of class work and “learning the hard way” into a single day. The High-Tech Small Business Boot Camp will be an intense, one-day event designed to promote the awareness and understanding of the range of business issues that are critical to high-tech entrepreneurs—while also providing invaluable knowledge about and insights into the federal SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Program and the opportunities that its $1.6 Billion of annual funding provides to small, high-tech firms.

We’re packing a lot into one day— with three concurrent sessions running most of the day. You’d better bring along your co-workers so you won’t miss out on any of the excellent content. We have priced the event to make it easier for you to do so.

Top-notch SBIR program managers from DOD and NIH will join some of the nation’s leading SBIR experts to provide program overviews. They will be joined by skilled local business practitioners in the key areas of government- and private- sector marketing, intellectual property management and patents, business plans and infrastructure, business collaborations, tax and legal issues, and bank/angel/venture funding.

Don’t pass up this unique opportunity to discuss critical business issues and to learn how best to access and capitalize upon the SBIR program as a significant funding factor in growing your high- tech business and fully realizing the potential value of your innovations.

Description:The NC Small Business & Technology Development Center is providing the opportunity for small business owners and entrepreneurs to meet one-on-one with SBTDC counselors to receive an explanation of the program, to learn how to find solicitations and to provide tips on proposal writing.

In order to attend the one-on-one sessions, an appointment must be scheduled in advance.

Description:Attention Women Entrepreneurs:

Interested in commercializing your SBIR-funded technology? Join us for an interactive half-day SBIR Symposium, October 8, 2003, at The George Washington University, Washington, DC.

The George Washington University, Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology, the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, NAWBO- NOVA, Women In Bio, the Women's Business Center and Springboard Enterprises are pleased to announce a new symposium on SBIR commercialization. Hear from women entrepreneurs who are in the commercialization process and SBIR reps from the top federal agencies.

Cost: $50
(Deadline: 2:00 PM, October 7)

Description:Intense, full day workshop for Phase 1 applicants. $50 per person for Maryland HQ'd companies. Workshop covers how to use SBIR as part of your companies strategic growth plan, teaches how to "think through" the application process and how to organize key elements of your application in a way that gives you a competitive edge. This is a workshop that companies rave about -- it is real information that you can use immediately. Minority and woman-owned technology businesses should attend. Come learn how to win money for new product development. Workshop fills fast, very limited seating. RSVP by email only: .

Description:Team Submarine and the VIRGINIA Class Submarine Program Office is hosting its 3rd annual Woman Owned Business Conference. Representatives from federal and state government agencies, members of the host program office and prime DoD contractors will discuss opportunities for WOB in defense. Attendees can also network with other WOB to share ideas and potentially form teaming arrangement.

Description:The Federal Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) programs stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by providing funds to small businesses to support research and development projects. The SBIR programs are extremely competitive and, typically, numerous proposals are submitted for each award.

This conference will:

• Discuss the opportunities presented to small businesses by SBIR programs.
• Explain various mechanisms for enhancing the probability of a proposal being funded.
• Discuss various federal resources in the Tennessee Valley available for teaming and, thus, strengthening.
• Present "how-to" information from representatives of companies that have used SBIR awards to build their company.

• Mr. Otho H. Thomas, Jr. (U.S. Army)
• Ms. Arlene deBlanc (Department of Energy)
• TBD (Department of Education)
• TBD (Department of Agriculture)
• Mr. Ron Bishel (U.S. Air Force)
• Mr. Joseph Henebury (Department of Transportation)
• Mr. Ritchie Coryell (National Science Foundation)
• TBD (DARPA)
• Ms. Lynn Garrison (NASA)
• Ms. April Richards (EPA)
• Mr. John Williams (U.S. Navy)

Description:The Federal Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) programs stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by providing funds to small businesses to support research and development projects. The SBIR programs are extremely competitive and, typically, numerous proposals are submitted for each award.

This conference will:

• Discuss the opportunities presented to small businesses by SBIR programs.
• Explain various mechanisms for enhancing the probability of a proposal being funded.
• Discuss various federal resources in the Tennessee Valley available for teaming and, thus, strengthening.
• Present "how-to" information from representatives of companies that have used SBIR awards to build their company.

• Mr. Otho H. Thomas, Jr. (U.S. Army)
• Ms. Arlene deBlanc (Department of Energy)
• TBD (Department of Education)
• TBD (Department of Agriculture)
• Mr. Ron Bishel (U.S. Air Force)
• Mr. Joseph Henebury (Department of Transportation)
• Mr. Ritchie Coryell (National Science Foundation)
• TBD (DARPA)
• Ms. Lynn Garrison (NASA)
• Ms. April Richards (EPA)
• Mr. John Williams (U.S. Navy)

Description:The annual meeting of the Society of Research Administrators International will provide 40 workshops and 100 concurrent sessions on the management of sponsored research. Of interest to the small business community is the NEW "SMALL BUSINESS TRACK" with 11 sessions and 2 workshops which have been specially organized to provide information to small business officials on the management of federal funds, in particular SBIR/STTR funds.

Workshops are: (1) Human Resources Trends & Issues; (2) Accounting Systems, Auditing and Indirect Cost Calculaton for Small Businesses. Sessions include: (1) Introduction to Research Administration for Small Businesses; (2) Electronic Research Administration; (3) Keystone Innovations Zones; (4) Accounting for Research Under Federal Contracts' (5) Protecting Data & Copyrights Developed Under Federal Contracts; (6) Getting Beyond Phase II; (7) Post-Award Administration; (8) NIH Peer Review of SBIR Grants; (9) Federal R&D Dollars for Small Businesses; (10) Governor's Stimulus Package; (11) Government Support for Research & Innovation in Small Businesses: What Does It All Mean?

Don't miss this informative new opportunity to learn how to properly manage research funds and how to submit for additional federal funding.

Description:SSTI's seventh annual conference offer the best opportunity for practitioners and policymakers in techonolgy-based economic development to asses where we've been, where we want to be, and the best strategies to get there.

The event includes a blend of more that 25 sessions, exploring best practices in TBED, policy sessions to chart new courses for the field, and roundtable discussions among peers who are tackling similar challenges.

It's simple. The communities, universities, regions and states leading the next economic boom will be there.

Description:The first day of the workshop provides a basic understanding of the SBIR and STTR program as well as a strategy for participating in these programs. The second day of the workshop provides intermediate level knowledge including instruction on government cost accounting and a logical process for developing a competitive proposal. These workshops are presented by Vicke Adams from the Meridian Technology Center for Business Development.

Participants attending these workshops will be able to:

• Describe the eligibility requirements to obtain SBIR/STTR funding
• Describe the SBIR/STTR program objectives, phases, and limitations
• Identify the agencies that participant in the SBIR/STTR program
• Obtain registration numbers needed to apply for funding
• Locate agency solicitations and find specific topics
• Find and apply for OCAST programs that support SBIR/STTR
• Carry out proposal planning
• Develop objectives and a work plan
• Prepare a proposal budget
• Write a competitive proposal
• Write a comprehensive abstract
• Develop an indirect rate structure
• Identify and understand the mission of government agencies that regulate contractors
• Understand government accounting requirement and necessary internal controls

Description:Jim and Gail Greenwood, nationally renowned SBIR consultants, will present an extensive SBIR Phase I Cost Proposal Accounting Workshop. Learn how to wade through and actually make sense out of the perplexing world of the SBIR/STTR governmental accounting requirements, keep records that will satisfy the government, calculate your indirect rates so you don't lose money, and maintain records to defend your company against a government audit.

Description:Jim and Gail Greenwood will be presenting. While Phase I SBIR/STTR funding gives a small company funds to prove that their innovative idea works, it is the Phase II effort that supports the primary R&D to perfect the technology, build and test prototypes, or conduct clinical trials. The purpose of this workshop is to help Phase I winners and applicants understand how the Phase II proposal and marketing effort differ dramatically from Phase I, and how the content of a Phase II work plan can differ widely among agencies and projects. It also will address specifics of the Phase II proposal, including pointers on what to include inthe Phase I summary and the commercialization sections.

Description:For complete conference details, please visit the conference website at: https://sbirworld.com/OH

The National Science Foundation, in association with the Department of Defense and the Small Business Administration, and all 10 SBIR agencies is sponsoring this 2003 National Fall SBIR/STTR Conference. Program Managers and representatives from all participating agencies will provide insight into how to work with their respective agencies and answer your own special questions during the one-on- one opportunities.

Description:Before you submit your SBIR or STTR proposals for an upcoming deadline, make sure you've addressed the COMPETITIVE ISSUES, not just the compliance issues.

Taught by a leading SBIR consultant with over 33 years of federal proposal experience, this event will review the following:

-Have you adequately defined the problem/opportunity?
-Have you appropriately related the issues to the agencies needs?
-Have you properly stated the project's objectives?
-Has the Project/Research Plan been written to meet the reviewer's needs and designed to take advantage of reviewer habits?
-Will your document convince the reviewer of intent and ability to commercialize?
-Have you provided a sufficiently deep technical discussion?
-Have you showcased your resources (personnel, subcontractors, facilities) to best advantage?
-Also to be covered: general principles and advice on winning SBIR proposals.

Business Casual

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Description:Learn about SBIR/STTR grants and other small business R&D grant opportunities.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program offers over $1.6 Billion a year in grant and contract funding to research-based small businesses.

The workshop is free, but attendance is limited; be sure to register early.

Description:One day Phase I SBIR /STTR workshop presented by Greenwood Consulting Group.

Major sponsors: Holland and Hart, LLP, BKD CPA's, Colorado Institute for Technology Transfer and implementation, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation

Description:Brought to you by Viriginia's Center for Innovative Technology. Before you submit your SBIR or STTR proposals for an upcoming deadline, make sure you've addressed the COMPETITIVE ISSUES, not just the compliance issues.

Taught by a leading SBIR consultant with over 33 years of federal proposal experience, this event will review the following:

-Have you adequately defined the problem/opportunity?
-Have you appropriately related the issues to the agencies needs?
-Have you properly stated the project's objectives?
-Has the Project/Research Plan been written to meet the reviewer's needs and designed to take advantage of reviewer habits?
-Will your document convince the reviewer of intent and ability to commercialize?
-Have you provided a sufficiently deep technical discussion?
-Have you showcased your resources (personnel, subcontractors, facilities) to best advantage?
-Also to be covered: general principles and advice on winning SBIR proposals.

Business Casual

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Description:The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program offers over $1.6 Billion a year in grant and contract funding to research-based small businesses.

There is no charge for attendance, but pre- registration is strongly suggested.

Description:A full-day SBIR Conference. Professionally taught through consultants at PBC inc. (Mark Henry and Randy Dipner). Three simultaneous tracks on topics such as:

• Getting ready to write
• SBIR Budgeting
• Preparing a competitive SBIR proposal
• IP management and patent issues
• Deciding if SBIR is right for your firm
• Agency presentations
• Tax /legal issues for high tech start- ups (business formation)
• Etc…

Description:Project T2 is a national conference on technology transfer: the business of turning research into profit. Observe bioscience and engineering faculty from over ten leading universities present and exhibit their latest research. Learn from corporate leaders, investors, and universities about issues and trends in technology transfer. Get access to the latest and most revolutionary university spinouts and technologies. Discover ways to form research partnerships. Register to attend the T2 conference now!

Description:The Hawaii SBIR conference provides attendees with the extremely valuable opportunity to meet with the majority of federal SBIR Managers and representatives at one event.

Scheduled conference sessions include:

• Meet one-on-one with Federal SBIR Program Managers to learn about the SBIR agencies' funding priorities
• How to write competitive Phase I and Phase II proposals
• Strategies on commercializing your innovation
• Understanding intellectual property and why it's important to protect your innovation
• Government accounting and financial management
• Networking events and introductions to potential local partners for your project

Description:Learn about SBIR/STTR grants and other small business R&D grant opportunities.

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program offers over $1.6 Billion a year in grant and contract funding to research-based small businesses.

There is no charge for attendance, but pre- registration is strongly suggested.

Description:Join agency representatives from:

• National Institutes of Health
• Department of Defense
• National Science Foundation
• Department of Energy
• and Professional SBIR Consultants - The Greenwoods
  
  DISCOVER the wide variety of SBIR research interests.
  
  SPEAK with agency representatives and the Greenwoods.
  
  NETWORK with SBIR winner, university faculty, potential partners, and sponsors.

• SBIR cost proposals and SBIR project management
  
  
• COST PROPOSALS - How to prepare a compelling cost proposal
• INDIRECT RATES - Developing an indirect rate is often forgotten until the last minute
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  You've Won The Award, Now What?
  
  
• RECORD MANAGEMENT - Keeping records to the government's satisfaction is key
• UNALLOWABLE COSTS - How to identify and avoid them
• BUDGETING - Insights on actually receiving and spending the award funds
• TERMINOLOGY - Government accounting terminology
• AUDITS - What to expect from government audits and how to survive

Description:The National Science Foundation, in association with the Department of Defense and the Small Business Administration, and all 10 SBIR agencies is sponsoring this 2004 National SBIR/STTR Conference. Program Managers and representatives from all participating agencies will provide insight into how to work with their respective agencies and answer your own special questions during the one-on- one opportunities.

Description:This two day meeting, organized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will focus on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities available explicitly to small businesses that have innovative biomedical or behavioral research ideas with commercial potential. This conference will benefit those who are relatively new to the Program as well as those who are more experienced.

One of the most valuable aspects of this conference is the opportunity for potential applicants and awardees to interact one-on-one with NIH Program Directors, Grants Management Specialists, and Review staff.

This is a must-attend conference if you're interested in the NIH SBIR/STTR program.