Acquiring SBIR/STTR Grants - Free Introductory Presentation!
Acquire up to $850,000 through the SBIR/STTR Programs for Innovative Technology-Based R&D
Dates:
November 15; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm; Genetics/Biotechnology Center auditorium, 425 Henry Mall
OR
November 28; 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm; Engineering Centers Building, Tong auditorium, 1550 Engineering Drive
By attending this presentation you will learn: The Basics of the Federal SBIR/STTR Programs. Both sessions will be the same, choose the one that best fits your schedule.
These introductory programs are being offered at no cost by the UW-Madison Small Business Development Center. Please register at: http://exed.wisc.edu/sbdc/register/sbir.asp or call 608-263-2221.
This presentation will provide a basic overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Topics include who can apply, what types of grants are available, selecting the federal agency for application, typical timelines for the application process, how the funds can be used and how to proceed with developing an application.
Since the enactment of SBIR in 1982, and STTR in 1992, these Programs have helped thousands of small businesses to research, develop and commercialize technologies in defense, agriculture, environment, life sciences, energy, education and many other sectors. These federal grants or contracts cover expenses related to personnel, equipment, facilities, relevant travel, and allow a small profit/fee. Through SBIR/STTR, small businesses are enabled to:
• Fund and conduct innovative, high risk, high payoff research and development efforts in collaboration with private or public sources
• Retain intellectual property rights of the federally funded R&D effort
• Retain 100 percent ownership of their small business
• Achieve credibility in the federal R&D arena
Wisconsin SBIR/STTR Success: Since 1983, Wisconsin's technology-based businesses have been awarded more than $163 million of SBIR and STTR funding, which has resulted in many new and innovative products and services for government and commercial customers in many sectors of industry.
Presenters
Pat Dillon is highly recognized nationally and locally for her knowledge and expertise in the SBIR and STTR programs. In 1999, she was awarded the prestigious Small Business Administration Tibbetts Award for her excellence in the SBIR/STTR Programs. Dillon has been a SBIR reviewer for the National Science Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture, and was the Principal Investigator of an Office of Naval Research contract for the first ever SWIFT Tour (5-State SBIR Road Tour). Dillon joined the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network on June 1, 2005, as the director of the Northwest Region/University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Barbara A. Israel, Ph.D. founder and CEO, Echometrix LLC, Madison WI and founder, director and former CEO of Platypus Technologies, LLC, Madison WI. Platypus is privately held, has 23 employees and has been awarded $17 million in Federal funds including SBIR/STTR grants. In July, 2007, Dr. Israel, along with Dr. Ray Vanderby and Dr. Hiro Kobayashi, co founded Echometrix LLC, a company which develops ultrasound systems for quantitative evaluation of soft tissue injuries. In 2000, Dr. Israel co-founded Platypus Technologies which develops innovative products for the life and analytical sciences. Platypus technology uses liquid crystals in combination with nanostructured surfaces as the basis for diagnostic devices and chemical sensors.
These introductory programs are being offered at no cost by the UW-Madison Small Business Development Center and the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network.
Please register at: http://exed.wisc.edu/sbdc/register/sbir.asp or call 608-263-2221.
Thanks to our partners, MG&E and Neider & Boucher, S.C. for supporting this program.
