How to Win SBIR Awards – with Special NIH Tips
July 15, 2008, Charlottesville, VA

Learn how to access over $2.2B in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Federal funding for early stage R&D. If you think just following the government’s rules/guidance/advice will win, think about this – everyone does that -- the winners do far more. Come learn what that is and how to do it yourself. Although ALL agencies will be covered, this event will also have a special focus on NIH SBIR/STTR submissions -- the next NIH SBIR/STTR solicitation deadline of August 5.   

CIT is proud to offer this unique and highly acclaimed Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) business development seminar that shows how to evoke the desired responses in reviewers of SBIR applications through strategic planning, marketing and proposal development. Both novice and experienced grant writers will benefit from attending. This workshop is ideal for anyone planning an SBIR/STTR submission over the next 6-9 months, or is curious to learn how SBIR/STTR can apply to your business.

This event is sponsored by VPMEP -- learn what they are doing to help R&D firms improve efficiencies and enhance commercialization success.

Meet with NASA SBIR Rep -- a NASA SBIR program manager will be available to meet with and discuss NASA opportunities for the September 6 NASA SBIR deadline. 

Significant savings to Virginia’s research community who register early. Space is limited to the first 25 who register, so don’t delay. Instructor from The SBIR Resource Center has over 15 years experience in SBIR programs and over 30 in federal contracting and proposal development.

Program Content

• All agencies to be covered, with special emphasis on NIH:
  • Submisson process to NIH via Grants.Gov
  • The Unique NIH Evaluation Process
  • The Culture & Review Phychology
  • NIH Requirements, limitations, and opportunities
  • More!
• The contractor's point of view vs. the government's
• Separating the many myths from the real facts
• Requirements & timing for participation
• Sorting out the agencies, departments and available opportunities
• Acquire the tools for deciding if you or your firm should pursue SBIR/STTR 
• Find out how & why to include SBIR/STTR in your strategic planning  
• Discover the REAL reasons for bidding  (much more than $850,000 income)
• Be aware of the intellectual property & technology usage issues
• Determine how to pick topics for greatest chances of success
• Know the important BID/NO-BID statistics
• Master the fundamentals of how to develop competitive R&D proposals 
• How each agency's approach, proposal & performance requirements differ
• Get tested strategies and techniques for developing compelling SBIR/STTR proposals
• What to do before you write a proposal/grant request (doing your homework)
• Details of SBIR/STTR proposals - - taken paragraph by paragraph
• How to handle & develop Cost/Budget Proposal sections
• How to develop those troublesome indirect cost estimates
• What to do after you submit your proposal/grant request
• Discover the many secrets to increasing your odds of winning
  

Location:       Courtyard Marriott, University Medical Center – Phone: 434-977-1700
                      1201 West Main St., Charlottesville, VA  22903
                      Special $99 room rates available prior to 6/14/08.  Mention “SBIR Workshop”

Event Time: 8-8:30AM Check-in/Registration

8:30AM-6PM – Formal Workshop

Register:       https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=cit2&formId=43911