Intro to SBIR / STTR (8/10/23)
This one hour recorded session presents an overview of the SBIR / STTR programs at the 11 participating federal agencies, providing details on the programs purpose, participating agencies, funding available, and how the agencies vary in their missions.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Hosted by: VIPC
Special collaboration with the Virginia MBCA Business Center
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Demystifying SBIR and STTR Programs (12/16/25)
The federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide $4B annually to U.S. small businesses, with roughly $1.4B provided by NIH alone. These non-dilutive funds advance research and development aimed at advancing product commercialization. Small businesses and university faculty or postdocs about to spin out a company will benefit from this 2-hour webinar, as well as any faculty member wishing to serve as a consultant on an SBIR or STTR award. This session discusses an overall intro to SBIR / STTR, with more specific examples and discussion on the NIH programs by the instructor.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Rich Giersch of Life Science Works, who has helped hundreds of companies secure SBIR/STTR funding over his 25-year career in leading economic development programs, and is currently the CEO of an NIH and NSF funded SBIR / STTR awardee
Duration: 2 hours
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DOD SBIR / STTR Proposal Preparation (12/2/25 – 12/4/25)
This three-part web series provides an in depth look at understanding and applying for the DOD / Department of War (DOW) SBIR and STTR programs. Each recording is approximately 1.5 hours in length.
Part 1: Program Overview
This session provides an overview of the DOD SBIR / STTR programs and various DOD components. Learn how their programs differ and how to find the right solicitation for your technology, how to contact the Technical Points of Contact (TPOC), as well as how to influence future topics.
Part 2: DOD SBIR / STTR Proposal Development
This session provides a detailed review of the DOD’s proposal rules, not only on the steps to preparing a DOD proposal, but how to make each section succinct and compelling. It also includes many practical tips and advice on pitfalls to avoid for each section of the proposal.
Part 3: DOD SBIR / STTR Proposal Development (continued)
As a continuation of the prior session, part 3 wraps up submission requirements and delves how to develop a project budget, including how to write a budget justification.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Instructor: Monique Branham, BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours per session (3 sessions total)
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DOD SBIR / STTR Proposal Tips (2/4/25)
This special webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting the DOD SBIR / STTR. This session provides an overview of the DOD SBIR / STTR programs, tips to strategize, updates to the various DOD programs, including an overview of the DOD SBIR / STTR BAA schedules. We’ll cover information and updates on the DoD “open topics” opportunities and how to strategize.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Monique Branham, BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 2 hours
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DOD SBIR “Open Topics” Updates & Tips (6/6/24)
The DOD has historically conducted three Broad Agency Announcements for their SBIR / STTR programs each year. The recently new “Open Topics” BAA’s are now required for all DOD components. Air Force has conducted Open Topics for several years now via their AFWERX program – Open Topics allow the small business to submit a proposal based on a clear stakeholder need at the targeted agency.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Monique Branham, BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 2 hours
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The Business of Phase III at DOD (6/4/24)
SBIR / STTR Phase I is concept, Phase II is prototype, but what is Phase III? We’ll discuss Phase III (preview: continued development of production from non-SBIR funds) and how you can identify and capture these funding sources in this special webinar. We will focus on practical tips that you can put into action immediately – you’ll learn the rules and that allow for Phase III sole source contracts, and what it really takes to access Phase III funds at DOD.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Market Research Tips to Improve your DOD SBIR Win Rate (4/16/24)
This special webinar session provides a brief overview of the DOD SBIR / STTR program and recent release specifics, provide a discussion of commercialization and TABA (commercialization) funding at DOD, what to do between topic release and the Open Date, and discuss market research essentials you should conduct in advance of submitting a DOD SBIR / STTR proposal.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 1.5 hours
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DOD SBIR / STTR Proposal Planning & Prep Tips (12/7/23)
The DOD and its participating components award over $2B annually in SBIR / STTR funding. This comprehensive three and a half hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR / STTR submission.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 3 hours
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Bridging DOD Funded Work to Commercial Markets (4/21/22)
The DoD is focused on technology to enable the warfighter and uses the SBIR / STTR program to find new and promising research that will create products and services that give us the edge on the battlefield. But often there are other markets that can benefit from the technology with modifications to address their specific requirements. These commercial opportunities can dwarf the military one as small businesses pivot from military to civilian requirements. Learn how to discover these parallel markets, make the connections, and start the conversations that can lead to significant revenue for the small business.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Hosted by: VIPC
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 1.5 Hours
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Building Strategic Partners for DOD & NASA SBIR / STTR Projects (1/12/23)
This session will provide tips on how to acquire a strategic partner and discuss how to allocate tasks and budget to your partners.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 2 Hours
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Understanding CMMC — Are You Compliant? (3/17/26)
Cybersecurity plays a vital role in safeguarding government procurement Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) and is a requirement of DoD origin contracts. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) program streamlines requirements to three levels of cybersecurity and aligns the requirements at each level with well-known and widely accepted NIST cybersecurity standards. This class will help you understand the basic fundamentals of this requirement so you may determine how deep you need to go in order to be compliant.
You will learn:
• How to determine your level (1,2, or 3)
• What is CUI and FCI
• Recommended sites
• SPRS score
• Navigating PIEE
• Costs
• Compliance requirements
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by:Lisa Woods, Virginia APEX Accelerator
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Essentials of NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep (9/23/25 – 9/25/25)
This intensive 3-part virtual session provides an overview of the NSF SBIR / STTR program and proposal requirements. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR / STTR programs, we take a deep dive into NSF program specifics so participants are equipped for a successful proposal.
Part 1: SBIR / STTR ABCs and Overview of NSF Program
Review registrations necessary for submission, strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations, how to approach each section of the proposal, and more.
Part 2: Project Description Elements
Review the key elements of an NSF proposal, discuss how to present your Technical Objectives for reviewers to understand your research plan to prove feasibility, and learn about the importance of the commercial plan and how to prepare a compelling one. This session includes a short presentation from an NSF SBIR Program Director!
Part 3: Other Key Elements
Review other key elements of the proposal including the Phase I budget, biosketches, facilities, collaborators, and tips on navigating the submission process.
Over the course of all three sessions, you’ll learn:
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Instructor: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours per session (3 sessions total)
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Commercialization Planning for NSF & NIH SBIR/STTR (7/30/24)
The NSF and NIH SBIR/STTR programs both rely on the applicant describing the market opportunity at many different levels. Market size, value proposition, letters of support, competition, and more. But how do you go about this? How much do they want? How does NSF and NIH differ in their requirements in Phase I and Phase II? This session will discuss how to present your company/team, the market opportunity, competition, intellectual property, commercialization strategy, financing plan, and revenue stream in your proposal.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Instructor: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1 hour 45 min
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How to Prepare an SBIR / STTR Budget (2/9/23)
Developing a proper budget for a grant or contract proposal should not be overlooked. A proper budget can be an effective tool in driving the project from start to finish. Be sure not to leave money on the table. This session will walk through the development of a project budget. Items covered will include what costs need to be included, how to write a budget justification, can the company afford to pursue this project, what indirect rate should be used and more.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Hosted by: VIPC
Presented by: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours
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NIH Phase I SBIR / STTR Budget Prep (3/3/2026)
This webinar presents details on what goes into developing your budget for an NIH Phase I SBIR / STTR proposal. Learn the basics, discover tips, understand resources available to help, and more!
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Rich Giersch, Life Science Works
Duration: 1.5 hours
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NIH SBIR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom (1/28/2025 – 1/30/2025)
The NIH awards almost $1.25B annually to small technology firms. This 3-part webinar recording provides detailed instruction on developing competitive proposals for the NIH’s SBIR / STTR program. From proposal planning to proposal submission, this session is a must if you are considering an NIH submission.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours per session (3 sessions total)
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Understanding the Peer Review Process at NIH (11/17/21)
The Peer Review process at the NIH is unique — fully understanding this process can improve your chances of success in SBIR, STTR and other peer reviewed grant submissions to NIH. This session discusses the peer review process at NIH and tips on how to craft your proposal with the reviewers in mind.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: JoAnne Goodnight, former NIH SBIR Program Director
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
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Writing your Specific Aims Page for SBIR / STTR Proposals (11/23/21)
Your Specific Aims page is a critical important component of your SBIR / STTR application and typically the first page reviewers read. Yet, this one page is often the most difficult section to write! You need to “hook” the reviewers from the start as well as provide key information about your technology, the innovation and your team. This session reviews how to structure your Specific Aims page in a meaningful way.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: JoAnne Goodnight, former NIH SBIR Program Director
Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours
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DoE SBIR / STTR Proposal Tips (12/18/24)
A Practical Guide to DoE SBIR Proposal Writing (8/6/24)
Topics covered on this webinar include:
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
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A Practical Guide to NASA SBIR Proposal Writing (2/2/23)
It is challenging to prepare a compliant and compelling proposal to NASA. You must connect the dots between the topic and future missions, highlighting how your technology will benefit the mission goals, reduce risk and have a commercialization pathway. Timely planning, team building, and thorough understanding of the requirements are all differentiators that will set your team apart. This session will provide specific steps to plan and execute a proposal that meets the solicitation requirements and makes it easy for the Evaluator to find what is needed to score your proposal.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Duration: 3 hours
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ED SBIR Intro (6/13/24)
The ED and Institute of Education Sciences Small Business Innovation Research program, known as ED / IES SBIR, awards approximately $14M each year. The next solicitation for FY25 funding is expected to be released in late Fall 2024. Attend this webinar to learning about the Phase IA / IB and Direct to Phase II programs, recent successes, what types of projects are appropriate, funding amounts, commercialization plans, the review process, tips to improve your proposal, and other expectations for a compelling proposal.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Edward Metz, ED / IES SBIR Program Manager
Duration: 1 hour
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USDA SBIR / STTR Intro Webinar (6/27/24)
The SBIR and the STTR programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits and stimulate technological innovations in the private sector. Over $40M is awarded annually by USDA via their SBIR and STTR programs. This session will discuss the research areas they fund, how much they fund, what award sizes are, commercialization expectations, how to research USDA SBIR grant opportunities and tips for submitting a successful application.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Melinda Coffman, USDA SBIR / STTR Program Coordinator
Duration: 1 hour
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USDA, EPA, Education, Transportation, and NOAA SBIR Proposal Prep Tips (1/13/22)
This recorded session covers the differences in grants and contracts and participating federal agencies. The session reviews NOAA, ED, DoT, USDA and EPA, their differences, how to do your “homework” by searching solicitations and prior awards and talking to agency program managers. We also cover proposal development tips for each agency.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Jerry Hollister, BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 4 hours
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Proposal Writing Tips & Tricks (7/13/26)
This popular, annual virtual training session presents some common sense tips on how to write an effective state or federal contract proposal. Ideal for anyone new to the proposal writing game who wants to develop core strategies to apply to different opportunities!
Topics covered include:
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Lisa Wood, Statewide Director, Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Duration: 1.5 hours
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FOCI 101 Briefing Overview for Government Contractors (4/16/26)
This webinar is a fast, founder- and investor-oriented introduction to how strategic competition, foreign influence, and U.S. government scrutiny increasingly intersect with advanced technology development.
The session places Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) in its operational context: how states pursue access, how influence is exercised indirectly, and how early signals shape outcomes long before any formal review or enforcement action occurs.
Topics include:
The discussion draws on real-world patterns from intelligence collection, influence operations, and technology competition. It’s designed to sharpen judgment, challenge assumptions, and help teams understand the terrain they’re operating in, so innovation can proceed faster and with fewer strategic surprises.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Cyrus Miryekta, CEO, Ravelin US LLC, a small national security advisory firm focused on fortifying America’s innovation backbone through threat identification and removal.
Duration: 1.25 hours
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Nuts & Bolts of SBIR / STTR at Life Science Agencies (2/18/26)
Feeling daunted by the range of SBIR / STTR opportunities offered to support your emerging company’s life science product development? With 11 federal agencies supporting the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, newcomers to the process may miss opportunities that are right for them simply because they may not be aware of some of the in’s and out’s of SBIRs / STTRs across agencies. This 90-minute webinar will help first-time applicants understand the landscape of opportunities to support awards at NIH, NSF, USDA, ARPA-H and to a lesser extent DoD. This webinar is presented by Life Science Works. Our presenter has written and received SBIRs for his own life science company and he helps others navigate the landscape to zero in on the right opportunity at the right moment.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Life Science Works
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Top Reasons for Life Science Companies to Establish Scientific Advisory Boards (12/11/25)
Interested in vastly expanding your emerging company’s prospects? Scientific Advisory Boards (SABs) offer opportunities for growth of companies for professionals interested in applying their expertise and networks to help grow companies. Join our one-hour webinar to hear why it’s in the interest of a company to establish an SAB and why top scientists might wish to serve on one.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Dr. Sharon Hrynkow, Founder and CEO of Life Science Works, who has launched and chaired SABs for public and private companies
Duration: 1 hour
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Corporate Boards and Board Service (11/12/25)
Interested in corporate board service or in building a winning board for your early-stage company? Join our webinar to learn about the basics of corporate boards, including the fiduciary responsibilities of directors; the committee structures of corporate boards; compensation trends for directors of public and private companies; challenges and opportunities for independent corporate board directors; and resources to help future board members navigate their search for corporate board positions.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Dr. Sharon Hrynkow, CEO of Life Science Works and experienced corporate board director, and Mr. Paul Marcela, JD, CEO of Governance Partners Group, who advises and supports corporate boards at multi-national firms and emerging companies
Duration: 1 hour
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SBIR Collaboration Tips with Large Primes (9/23/25)
In this special webinar, hear from reps from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon who lead some of their collaboration efforts with small SBIR / STTR firms. They will provide an overview of how they work with small tech firms applying for SBIR, what some of the technology areas of interest are, the processes that are in place to partner with them, securing letters of support for SBIR / STTR submissions, expectations on what the collaborations can provides, how IP is handled, and more!
Panelists:
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Virginia ICAP
Duration: 1.5 hours
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University Participation in SBIR / STTR (1/23/24)
Universities are often directly or indirectly involved in the development and execution of SBIR- / STTR-funded projects, so it is important that university administrators understand SBIR / STTR requirements and that the small business understands the university’s policies. This session covers issues that need to be addressed both as the proposal is being developed and after it is awarded looking specifically from the university’s perspective. An ideal session for university personnel as well as small businesses who intend to engage and partner with universities on an SBIR or STTR.
You’ll learn:
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours
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CMMC Prep & Support Via DoD’s “Project Spectrum” (3/14/24)
Project Spectrum is a comprehensive, cost-effective platform that provides companies, institutions, and organizations with cybersecurity information, resources, tools, and training. It’s mission is to improve cybersecurity readiness, resiliency, and compliance for small/medium-sized businesses and the federal manufacturing supply chain. This webinar will review the tools available and provide tips on how to use the program to help your business.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Lisa Wood, Statewide Director, Virginia Apex Accelerator – sponsored by the DoD
Duration: 1.5 hours
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ITAR and Its Impacts on Intellectual Property Management in R&D (4/11/25)
The session begins by examining the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) framework and its critical intersection with intellectual property management in research and development. Special attention is given to technical data controls within research teams, and the practical implications for documentation and disclosure practices when dealing with ITAR-controlled technologies.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Adam Falconer, Advisor, Intellectual Property, Tambourine Innovation Ventures
Duration: 1.5 hours
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IP Valuation Methods for Technology Startups (4/22/25)
This webinar delves into IP valuation methodologies specifically relevant to startups, examining how different approaches apply in the early-stage context where traditional metrics may be less reliable.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Adam Falconer, Advisor, Intellectual Property, Tambourine Innovation Ventures
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Angel Investing for Small Business Growth (5/20/25)
This webinar is an interactive session designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and tools to secure angel investment. This recorded webinar covers the fundamentals of angel investing, including understanding what angel investors look for, how to craft a compelling pitch, and building relationships with potential investors.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Oltac Unsal, Advisor, Risk Capital, Tambourine Ventures
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Securing Strategic Investors & Partners (5/27/25)
This webinar is tailored to help small business owners attract investors who bring more than just capital to the table. This session explores the unique dynamics of strategic investment, focusing on finding partners who align with your business’s long-term vision and can provide industry expertise, market access, or operational synergies.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Oltac Unsal, Advisor, Risk Capital, Tambourine Ventures
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Intro to TABA for SBIR Applicants and Recipients (7/1/25)
TABA is often referred to as the SBIR / STTR program’s “best kept secret.” Exactly what is Technical and Business Assistance? We will explain its purpose and how to request it. Additionally, we will discuss the benefits of choosing TABA not only for the project’s success, but as an enabler to win the project in the first place.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: Randy Simpson, TechOpp
Duration: 1.5 hours
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Tips to Managing your SBIR / STTR Award (12/6/22)
Whether you are anticipating an award or have already been funded, understanding the fundamentals necessary to manage your government dollars is key to organizing your business for success and proving your credibility for future funding. This session will cover the top 10 tips to managing your SBIR / STTR award.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by: BBC Entrepreneurial Training and Consulting (ETC)
Duration: 1.5 hours
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