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April 2021
How to understand your value proposition and build your business model for a new innovation or technology venture
In this webinar, attendees will learn about how to identify their value proposition relative to customer segments and how that fits into building a framework for long-term profitability.
Find out more »ABC of SBIR/STTR Funding
Find out whether your research is a candidate for SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding and learn SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. This presentation will provide ample information to help you determine if you should seriously pursue proposal development and tools to help begin the process Who Should Attend: Faculty ● Students ● Post Docs ● Clinicians ● University Grant administrators ● Early Stage Life Science Companies ● Service Providers supporting the regional bioscience industry. Presenter: Megan Varnum,…
Find out more »SBIR/STTR Intensive
The Federal government provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The two programs award over $2.7 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. Do you think your research might qualify for SBIR/STTR funding? Join us for this virtual workshop covering SBIR/STTR program basics and insight about pursuing non-dilutive funding with granting agencies; National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and U.S. Department…
Find out more »NIA and NHLBI Entrepreneur Workshop Series: Intellectual Property
This workshop will focus on the patenting process, the cost of obtaining a patent, joint IP with a university, and freedom to operate related to startup companies. Though not offering legal advice, this session will attempt to clarify many aspects of patents and the patenting process in the United States and internationally. Get expert guidance and advice by registering to attend one of these breakout rooms: Elements of a Patent Application (Gautam Prakash, Ph.D.) • Purpose of the specification •…
Find out more »“From the Sources’ Mouth” with NSF
Don't miss your chance to hear from NSF Program Manager, Ben Schrag! Known as America’s Seed Fund, NSF focuses on high-risk, high-impact technologies — those that show promise but whose success hasn’t yet been validated — and annually awards $200 million in funding to entrepreneurs.
Find out more »May 2021
SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
Discover the differences between SBIR and STTR. Review how to navigate the NIH’s SBIR website to research awarded projects. Learn how to prepare an SBIR proposal. And find out how to avoid common pitfalls. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Who Should Attend: Faculty ● Students ● Post Docs ● Clinicians ● University Grant administrators ● Early Stage Life Science Companies ● Service Providers supporting the regional bioscience industry. Presenter: Megan Varnum, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) Brought to you by:…
Find out more »June 2021
ABC of SBIR/STTR Funding
Find out whether your research is a candidate for SBIR/STTR federal R&D funding and learn SBIR/STTR program basics, including program purpose, eligibility, and sources of funding. This presentation will provide ample information to help you determine if you should seriously pursue proposal development and tools to help begin the process Registration coming soon Who Should Attend: Faculty ● Students ● Post Docs ● Clinicians ● University Grant administrators ● Early Stage Life Science Companies ● Service Providers supporting the regional bioscience…
Find out more »Identifying SBIR/STTR funding opportunities and developing the Aims page for your project
Are you considering applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs? Are you planning to reach out to SBIR/STTR program managers to gauge interest in your project? This is the right training for you!. After this presentation attendees would be able to: Understand how the SBIR/STTR program works at the National Institute of Health (NIH) Identify SBIR/STTR agencies interested in funding your project (including NIH) by searching SBIR.gov. Identify the best Institute or Center…
Find out more »SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
Discover the differences between SBIR and STTR. Review how to navigate the NIH’s SBIR website to research awarded projects. Learn how to prepare an SBIR proposal. And find out how to avoid common pitfalls. REGISTRATION COMING SOON Who Should Attend: Faculty ● Students ● Post Docs ● Clinicians ● University Grant administrators ● Early Stage Life Science Companies ● Service Providers supporting the regional bioscience industry. Presenter: Megan Varnum, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) Brought to you by:…
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