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BBCetc offers training classes on a variety of topics that can be offered under the auspices
of a client or partner organization, or may be scheduled regionally and open to the community. In addition to the classes listed below, BBC develops custom sessions to meet specific client needs. Contact BBC to learn more about our training capabilities.



SBIR/STTR 101: Introduction and Overview
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This half-day workshop covers the SBIR/STTR program basics, including: program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. The course is targeted to a broad audience that is still exploring the SBIR/STTR program. It is designed to provide enough information for attendees to determine if they would like to seriously pursue proposal development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D

WHY ATTEND?

  • To learn the basics about this $2.3 billion dollar federal funding program
  • To determine if your company and opportunity are suitable and eligible for this source of non-dilutive funding

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program
  • Federal agency sources of funding
  • Eligibility for funding
  • Tools to help you do your homework and strategic planning prior to proposal preparation

 

Date Time Location Registration Details Fee
Tue, Mar 16, 2010 9 AM – 12 Noon Michigan Works office
1209 S. Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49685

Register with MI-SBTDC** $50 in state/$100 out of state
Tue, Apr 27, 2010 9 AM – 12 Noon UIC, Chicago, IL

Email for information $50 in state/$100 out of state

Tue, Apr 27, 2010 1 PM – 4 PM UIC, Chicago, IL

Email for information $50 in state/$100 out of state

SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation – DoD focus
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BBCetc is presenting this one-day seminar to review the current DoD solicitation as well as those from other agencies to illustrate the process of identifying early-stage R&D funding opportunities. We will also describe in detail the elements of a good proposal. This one-day session provides detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are addressed. Core principles of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals are stressed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a proposal within the next 12 months

WHY ATTEND?

  • To receive detailed instruction on preparing each component of a proposal
  • To get current information on the SBIR/STTR program and the agency’s proposal submission processes
  • To ensure that you have all of the tools and information necessary to prepare a competitive proposal

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Strategic Planning – First, Do Your Homework
  • SBIR/STTR program details
  • 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
  • Proposal Development -- Crafting a Fundable Proposal – Details on the proposal preparation process. (This is not just a basic research grant!)
  • Planning tools for writing the proposal
  • 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
  • Common problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Preparing a Commercialization Plan - Good technology is necessary but not sufficient. A strong commercialization strategy is a critical element in successful SBIR/STTR proposals.
  • Proposal Submission – Detailed information you need to be prepared for a successful submission.
  • 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)

Date Time Location Registration Details Fee
Mon, Apr 26, 2010

9 AM – 4 PM

Automation Alley
2675 Bellingham Drive
Troy, MI 48083-2044

Register with MI-SBTDC**
$75 in state/$150 out of state
Fri, Apr 30, 2010

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

BioStart
Cincinnati, OH

Email for information
TBA
SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation – NIH focus
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This two-day session provides detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are addressed. Core principles of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals are stressed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Life science focused and technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a SBIR/STTR proposal within the next 12 months.

WHY ATTEND?

  • To receive detailed instruction on preparing each component of a proposal
  • To get current information on the SBIR/STTR program and the agency’s proposal submission processes
  • To ensure that you have all of the tools and information necessary to prepare a competitive proposal

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Strategic Planning – First, Do Your Homework
  • SBIR/STTR program details
  • 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
  • Proposal Development -- Crafting a Fundable Proposal
  • Planning tools for writing the proposal
  • 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
  • Common problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Preparing a Commercialization Plan - Good science is necessary but not sufficient. A strong commercialization strategy is a critical element in successful SBIR/STTR proposals.
  • Proposal Submission – Detailed information you need to be prepared for a successful submission.
  • 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)


Date Time Location Registration Details Fee
Tue–Wed,
Mar 30-31, 2010
8:30 – 4:30 PM
both days
BioStart
Cincinnati, OH

Email for information TBA
Wed-Thu,
May 10–11, 2010
8 AM – 4:30 PM
day one
8 AM – 11:45 AM day two

Hilton Lexington
Downtown
369 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Register here $150 in state, $250 out of state
Tue-Thu,
May 18-19, 2010
9 AM – 4 PM
both days
Pittsburgh Life Science
Greenhouse
100 Technology Dr, #400
Pittsburgh, PA
15219-3138

Email for information TBA
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 TBA New York

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SBIR/STTR NIH Changes for Proposal Preparation
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BBC is encouraging those who have significant experience with NIH SBIR/STTR proposals, to attend this half-day session that will cover changes to the research plan, supporting documents and forms. Please note: this session will focus on changes only. (If you are new to NIH and/or SBIR, have only limited experience with NIH proposals, or haven’t attended training recently, this session is not for you.)

In order to receive one-on-one assistance you are required to attend at least one proposal preparation training course. If you have already attended a previous course and plan to apply this year, you are not required to attend again. However, BBC’s data strongly supports the fact that clients’ outcomes improve significantly if they attend training prior to each proposal that they plan to submit.


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Government Accounting and Grants Management
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This half-day workshop covers the detailed accounting and reporting
requirements needed to secure federal funding.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Companies who plan on applying for or have recently received
    SBIR/STTR funding or other federal grants and contracts.

WHY ATTEND?

  • To ensure compliance with federal accounting and reporting requirements
    essential for companies to secure federal funding.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Setting up and maintaining an appropriate accounting system
  • Management of federal grants and contracts
  • General bookkeeping and reporting procedures

Date
Time
Location
Registration Details
Fee
Tue, May 11, 2010

8:30 AM –
12:30 PM
TBA
TBA or Email Kris at BBC

$50.00
 
**Training in Michigan is co-sponsored by MI-SBTDC and supported by MEDC. Registration for training courses is required. Michigan residents can register online and will be redirected to the MI-SBTDC website to complete the registration process. Non-Michigan residents can contact BBC to register by email or by phone.

The MI-SBTDC program is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

All MI-SBTDC programs or co-sponsored programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made, if requested at least 2 weeks in advance. Contact Kris Bergman, 803 N. Main St., Ann Arbor, MI, 734-930-9741 to make arrangements.

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