Training courses
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.
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| 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
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Location |
Registration Details |
Fee |
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| Tue, Aug 10, 2010 |
1 PM – 4PM |
BBC
803 N. Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Register with MI-SBTDC** |
$50 in state/$100 out of state
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| Tue, Sep 7, 2010 |
9 AM – 12 PM |
Southfield, MI
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Contact Kris |
$50 in state/$100 out of state
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| Thu, Oct 7, 2010 |
9 AM – 12 PM |
Michigan – TBA
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Contact Kris |
$50 in state/$100 out of state
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| November |
TBA |
Michigan – TBA
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Contact Kris |
$50 in state/$100 out of state
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| 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)
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Time |
Location |
Registration Details |
Fee |
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Tue, Jul 27, 2010
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9 AM – 4 PM |
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
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Contact Kris
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$75 in state/$150 out of state
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| 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)
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Details |
Fee |
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Tue–Wed,
Aug 24–25, 2010 |
9 AM – 4 PM both days |
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
100 Technology Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Email to register |
TBA |
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Mon–Tue,
Sep 13–14, 2010 |
9 AM – 4 PM both days |
Chicago, IL
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Email to register |
TBA |
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Wed–Thu,
Sep 15–16, 2010 |
TBA |
Delaware SBTDC
University of Delaware
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Check back for
more details |
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Thu–Fri,
Sep 30–Oct 1, 2010 |
9 AM – 4 PM both days |
Michigan – TBA
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Contact Kris |
$125 in state/$300 out of state
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| SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation – NSF focus |
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BBCetc is presenting this 1.5 day seminar to presents the nuts and bolts of crafting the best proposal possible to the National Science Foundation 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. Day one of the session provides detailed instruction on proposal preparation and proposal submission procedures. Day two provides instruction on crafting the commercialization plan. 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.
- 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)
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| Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Details |
Fee |
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| October 2010 |
Day 1:
9 AM – 4 PM
Day 2:
9 AM – 12 PM
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Michigan – TBA
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Contact Kris |
$125 in state/$250 out of state |
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| SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation - DoE focus |
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BBCetc is presenting this 1 day seminar to presents the nuts and bolts of crafting the best proposal possible to the Department of Energy 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. The session provides detailed instruction on proposal preparation, proposal submission procedures and on crafting the commercialization plan. 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.
- 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)
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Date
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Time
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Location
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Registration Details
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Fee
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| September 2010 |
9 AM – 4 PM
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Detroit, MI
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Contact Kris |
$75 in state/$150 out of state |
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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
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Time
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Location
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Registration Details
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Fee
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Contact Kris |
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| **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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