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SUMMARY:DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering a submission to the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR program\, you don’t want to miss this DOE SBIR/STTR proposal preparation workshop. The DOE has two topic releases per year\, requires a letter of intent\, and dozens of topics/subtopics to navigate. Our expert will review what’s needed for a successful Department of Energy proposal including strategies to construct a competitive R&D scope of work\, budget\, and commercialization plan. \nTo register for this event\, go here. \nBrought to you in part by:\nCentrepolis Accelerator\nThe Centrepolis Accelerator is accelerating the growth of Michigan’s advanced manufacturing\, innovative hardware entrepreneurs and small manufacturers by providing access to funding\, experts and key business and product development resources. \n The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc. \nFunds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund\, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy. \n  \n(Time listed is Eastern Standard Time)
URL:https://translationalresourcecenter.org/event/doe-sbir-sttr-proposal-preparation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:NSF Proposal Preparation Intensive
DESCRIPTION:NSF Proposal Preparation Intensive\n\nJanuary 17 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance national health\, prosperity\, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoveries that help people live longer\, healthier and more productive lives\, and builds a research foundation that drives further discovery. \nJoin this live SBIR classroom for an overview of the NSF SBIR/STTR program’s and proposal requirements. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs\, we’ll take a deep dive into the NSF program specifics\, so you’re equipped for a successful proposal. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nProgram’s goals and eligibility\nHow to navigate the NSF website and use web tools\nThe importance of Program Managers\nApplication components and proposal scoring\nHow to avoid common pitfalls and more!\n\n\n\n(Time listed is Eastern Standard Time) \nRegister now! \nAbout the Presenter:\nBBCetc Senior Principal Consultant\, Jerry Hollister\nJerry is a BBCetc Senior Principal Consultant\, joining the company in 2017 with 30 years of leadership experience in government\, higher education\, non-profit and for-profit enterprises. After earning an engineering degree from the University of Michigan\, he served as commissioned Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc\, Jerry was Chief Operating Officer for Michigan-based Niowave\, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators\, where he worked to build the successful start-up company from 2008-17. Jerry was instrumental in Niowave receiving over 45 SBIR awards. Niowave was named the 2010 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year by the Dept. of Energy and\, in 2016\, was honored with the S.B.A.’s Tibbetts Award\, which recognizes the best in SBIR achievement.  Before joining Niowave\, Jerry served in a number of non-profit and educational roles following his honorable discharge from the Navy. \nBBCetc Principal Consultant Amanda Barnhart\, MBA\nAmanda joined BBCetc as Principal Consultant in 2020 after serving as the Director of Business Development and Regulatory Affairs for a Michigan manufacturing facility producing medical isotopes for cancer therapy. In addition to her directorial responsibilities\, Amanda worked as a nuclear engineer\, project manager\, and program manager to secure over $60 million in Department of Energy\, Department of Defense\, Department of Homeland Security and private investor funds. Her grant writing and negotiation skills have won over 30 Phase I\, Phase II\, and Phase III contracts through the SBIR/STTR program and she has managed the post-award administration process for five universities and six national laboratories. Amanda secured three licenses and 20 amendments from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and established facility registration and Drug Master Files with the Food and Drug Administration. She has an Executive MBA in Integrative Management from Michigan State University and a Bachelor’s in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. \nDo you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc. \nFunds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund\, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy.
URL:https://translationalresourcecenter.org/event/nsf-proposal-preparation-intensive/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured Events
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SUMMARY:DOD SBIR: Proposal Preparation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:DOD SBIR: Proposal Preparation Workshop\n\nJanuary 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR solicitation\, 23.1 / 23.A\, will be pre-released on January 11\, 2023. If you are considering on submitting a proposal you don’t want to miss this virtual workshop. \nJoin this virtual classroom where our expert will review everything you need to know about the solicitation. will be this DOD-focused workshop provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD\, including both technical and commercialization plans\, and navigating the submission process. Presented by DOD SBIR/STTR expert\, Monique Branham\, the program will also cover: \n  \n\nSBIR/STTR program basics and up-to-date information on the DOD program\nAn understanding of the differences between DOD components\nTips on how to identify a topic\nThe importance of talking to Technical Points of Contact during the pre-release period\nHow to register and utilize the DOD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal\nWriting to meet the reviewers’ expectations\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them\, and more\n\n\n\nRegister now!\nAbout the Presenter:\nBBCetc Principal Consultant\, Monique Branham\nMonique Branham is a BBCetc Principal Consultant; she joined the company in July of 2021.  She has 22 years of experience in the DOD.  She joined the United States Air Force in 1999 and has an M.B.A in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  While in the Air Force\, she served as a Quality Assurance personnel of government contracts and a Resource Management Officer.  Monique moved to the Air Force Space and Missile System Center (SMC) and became the SBIR/STTR commercialization expert.  Monique’s work was instrumental in finding leveraged funding from government\, academic\, and private sectors and writing intricate transition management plans led to the successful commercialization of SBIR topics that are currently operating on the International Space Station. Monique garnered leveraged funding for commercialization for over 20 SBIR topics.  Monique has received awards from SMC for Innovation and leadership. Monique has an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. \nDo you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc. \nFunds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund\, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy. \n(Time listed is Eastern Standard Time)
URL:https://translationalresourcecenter.org/event/dod-sbir-proposal-preparation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:NIH SBIR/STTR: Proposal Preparation Intensive
DESCRIPTION:NIH SBIR/STTR: Proposal Preparation Intensive\n\nJanuary 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nIs your company considering or planning on submitting a proposal for SBIR/STTR funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?  If you are targeting the April submission deadline\, you better start the process now!  During this workshop\, our experts will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs. \nExpect to learn: \n\nRegistration process necessary for submission\nStrategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations\nHow to approach each section of the proposal\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them\, and more.\n\n\n\nRegister now!\nAbout the Presenter:\nBBCetc Senior Principal Consultant\, Andrea Johanson\, Ph.D. \nAndrea is a BBCetc Sr. Principal Consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading international collaborative research projects. Prior to joining BBC in 2006\, she was responsible for developing a portfolio of agricultural biotechnology projects at Michigan State University’s Institute of International Agriculture\, and for reporting to federal funding agencies about the program.  Andrea has also served as an international consultant on a broad range of issues relating to international agricultural development\, biotechnology\, biosafety\, intellectual property rights and technology transfer.  She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Reading University\, UK\, a Master’s in plant Pathology from Cornell University\, and a Master of Arts in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University\, UK. \nBBCetc Principal Consultant  Megan Varnum\, Ph.D.\n \nMegan joined BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting as a Principal Consultant in 2019 with a wealth of experience in leading biological technologies on the path to commercialization. As CEO of FibrosIX Inc.\, a Michigan company developing compounds for the treatment or prevention of fibrosis-related disorders\, Megan was involved in all aspects of planning and operation of the company. This included writing an SBIR grant proposal\, which was awarded from the National Cancer Institute. Her prior experience includes serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence for Michigan State University’s Spartan Innovations where she assisted MSU researchers in translating their technologies into startup businesses. While at MSU\, she managed the launch of two startups and assisted in preparation of both NIH and NSF SBIR proposals. A former Research Associate of the Scripps Research Institute\, Megan received a B.S degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a PhD from Boston University. \nDo you know about Michigan’s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program?  The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with most costs covered by a state grant. The program is managed by BBCetc. \nFunds for this initiative were provided by the 21st Century Jobs Fund\, a MSF program designed to accelerate the growth and diversification of Michigan’s economy. \n(Time listed is Eastern Standard Time)
URL:https://translationalresourcecenter.org/event/nih-sbir-sttr-proposal-preparation-intensive/
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