Application

If you’re interested in being a SHARPhub company or participating in the MAP program, please fill out the information below and submit your application. We will contact you to schedule a conference call to learn more about your technology, the stage of your company, and future needs. If you are targeting a specific SBIR/STTR deadline, we encourage you to submit your application at least six weeks before that deadline. Companies are selected on a rolling basis.

Expectations of SHARPhub companies and MAP Participants

Participate in an assessment call to discuss your technology, state of the company, and any SBIR/STTR project plans and eligibility.
Commit to participate in program offerings and meet deadlines during the SBIR/STTR assistance program if applicable.
Agree to provide data about company progress for two years following program acceptance necessary for NIH reporting.

Evaluation Criteria

Life science innovation that is developed (or developing) into a startup company
Company headquarters and R&D operations in (or planned to be in) a SHARPhub Central Region state (KS, OK, NE, ND, SD)
Attendance at SHARPhub training or equivalent:
- Entrepreneurial Training
- Intensive Workshop: SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
- Commercialization Planning for SBIR/STTR Proposals
Technology developed at a university in a SHARPhub Central IDeA state or from NIH-funded research conducted in a SHARPhub state
Technology that aligns with NIH SBIR/STTR requirements

1Company

2Innovation

3SHARPhub

4SBIR / STTR

5MAP

6Agree & Submit

Thank you for your interest in participating in the SHARPhub Company programs. These programs are available to advance life science innovations that have been developed (or are developing) into a startup company with its headquarters and R&D operations in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Companies must agree to participate in an assessment call with a BBCetc consultant. Information provided in this application will help guide the assessment call and match you with SHARPhub Company Programs that will best fit your needs.

Please Share Your Contact Information

Please enter your name (first and last name):*

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What is your company's name or affiliated institution?*

What is your preferred email address to receive our email communications?*

What is your phone number?*

What is your gender?*

What is your race?*

What is your ethnicity?*

Disability status:*

Are you currently serving on active duty or are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed forces?*

Tell Us About Your SHARPhub Connection

How did you hear about the SHARPhub Program?*

How do you think the SHARPhub Program can support your commercialization efforts?*

I am interested in:*

MAP Background Information

Describe the problem/opportunity your technology is intended to address:*

How does your technology address the users’ problem and how is that solution differentiated from others competing in this space?*

Briefly describe who is the intended customer for your product:*

Describe key development needs as you foresee them:*

Briefly describe the "technological innovation" to be implemented in the product:*

Briefly identify team members and qualifications for pursuing the development of this technology:*

What's your commercialization strategy for the technology or innovation?*

Please confirm and click Submit to complete your application:

I understand that an assessment call with a BBCetc consultant may be required based on application criteria.*

I understand that an assessment call with a BBCetc consultant may be required based on application criteria.

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Application

Expectations of SHARPhub companies and MAP Participants

Evaluation Criteria

Please Share Your Contact Information

Tell Us About Your Technology

Tell Us About Your SHARPhub Connection

SBIR / STTR Background Information

Does your company fulfill the following SBIR / STTR eligibility requirements?

Tell Us About Your Potential SBIR / STTR Project

MAP Background Information

Please confirm and click Submit to complete your application: