Workshop Overview
The Hershey Center for Applied Research and the Innovation Partnership are pleased to present a workshop to assist small businesses and academic partners in submitting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program grant proposals to the federal government.
This two-day modular training is primarily targeted to life science entrepreneurs who are committed to preparing a proposal for the December 5, 2007 NIH submission deadline, and also for those who are considering preparing a proposal to the NIH, NSF or DOD within 6 to 12 months of the training.
Attendees may participate in the full two days or just part of the training. All participants will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with an NIH SBIR/STTR program manager on Thursday, September 6.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Life science and high technology entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with an interest in submitting a proposal within the next 12 months.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP LEADER
The two-day modular workshop will be led by Lisa Kurek, Managing Partner, Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC.
REGISTRATION FEE: $25.00
Cash and checks will be accepted at registration. Pre-registration is required. To register please contact Linda Garisto, Hershey Center for Applied Research at (717) 566-8900 or lgaristo@hersheyresearch.com.
DIRECTIONS
Click here for driving directions to the Hershey Center for Applied Research.
TWO-DAY WORKSHOP AGENDA
Thursday, September 6, 2007 (DAY 1)
9:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
AM SESSION
Strategic Planning – Do your homework upfront!
- Agencies that fund life science-related projects
- SBIR/STTR program details
- Understanding the Agencies’ systems
- Technological innovation and commercial merit – what this really means
- Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet Agency’s mission and requirements
- How to do your intelligence work prior to writing the proposal
PM SESSION
Proposal Development – This is not your basic research grant!
- The SBIR/STTR review process – learn how to write the proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations
- Step-by-step process on how to write each section of a SBIR/STTR proposal
- Creating the research and development plan
- Resources – securing the necessary resources and partners
- Budgets – how to get the most for your project
- Commercialization – where it fits in each phase of the program
- Common problems and pitfalls in SBIR/STTR proposals and how to avoid them
Networking Reception from 4:00pm – 5:00pm in the lobby of the Hershey Center for Applied Research
Friday, September 7, 2007 (DAY 2)
9:00am – 4:00pm
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
AM SESSION
Proposal Submission – Detailed information that needs to be prepared for successful submission.
- Registration
- Agency submission procedures
- Planning and timing
- Details on electronic submission to NIH
PM SESSION
Preparing a Commercialization Plan - Good science is necessary but not sufficient. A strong commercialization plan is a critical element in successful SBIR/STTR proposals.
- Importance of commercialization from Phase I on
- Step-by-step instructions for preparing a commercialization plan
Post award administration – What to do once you learn you are going to be funded (and what to do next if you learn you are not).
NOTE: DAY 2 will conclude at 4pm at the latest. |
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