SBIR Online Workshop - Webinar 1: Introduction to SBIR/STTR

Forget the travel, stay in your local community, and learn about the federal Small Business Innovation (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding programs. This is a comprehensive series of webinars for anyone interested in learning more about SBIR and STTR, or who wants to compete effectively for these important funding sources to develop and commercialize innovative new products and services. Webinar 1: Introduction to SBIR/STTR. The basics of SBIR and STTR, and how they differ from each other. Eligibility of applicants, and of the all-important principal investigator. Difference between grant and contract agencies, and how it affects proposal strategy and content. How the programs have changed recently, and possible changes in the near future. Small businesses that complete three of the five workshops will be eligible for a no-cost, Technical Proposal Review by Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc. The number of no-cost proposal reviews is limited, and priority will be given to WY registrants. Questions about the webinar series? Contact Kelly at 307-766-2904, Haigler@uwyo.edu

Speaker(s): Jim Greenwood and his wife, Gail, have been involved in the SBIR program since its inception in 1983. The Greenwoods have taught SBIR/STTR workshops in 48 states plus Puerto Rico and Washington D.C., offering training through local and regional economic development groups, universities, federal laboratories, SBDCs, and MEPs. The Greenwoods also have taught at many of the National SBIR Conferences in the past decade, including the most recent national conferences in New Orleans, Portland, Washington DC and Austin. They are recipients of the coveted Tibbetts Award, based on their contributions to SBIR/STTR outreach and education efforts, and were recognized by the Small Business Technology Council as “Champions for Small Business” for their outreach efforts during the latest SBIR/STTR programs reauthorization effort.

Fee: No Cost