How the SBIR & STTR Programs Can Benefit Small Innovative Companies

The Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer Innovation Research (STTR) programs can be beneficial in providing early-stage R&D funding to small innovative companies across industries and technology areas. With the aim of drawing innovative solutions from small companies by funding feasibility analysis through prototype demonstration, the federal government aims to commercialize technology that will not only benefit government agencies but the public as a whole.
This course will provide an overview of the programs, the phases, pitfalls, and best practices for proposals, post-award considerations, and commercialization review.  This course is led by Stephanie Amend, Managing Partner, Arrowhead Solutions, a govIRG, LLC company.
You should attend this SBIR/STTR course if: 

• You’re an entrepreneur with an idea that has commercial prospects
• You need money to test, develop and commercialize your idea
• You’ve held off research and development due to a lack of capital
• Venture Capital markets want too much of your potential success
• You’re a US-based firm with under 500 employees
• University faculty, graduate student, and post-doctoral researcher interested in collaboration with a small business on a research project