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| Aug 20, 2008 | New England - How To Win SBIR Awards (SM) | Boston, MA | |
The SBANE, NDIA
New England
and Burns&Levinson LLP will host the
New England 2008 edition of the
highly acclaimed business development workshop in Boston,
MA.
This workshop trains senior personnel how to evoke
the desired responses in reviewers of SBIR/STTR
applications (how to WIN). Just a few of the
major topics covered
in this
9.5-hour event include how to:
- conduct pre application investigations &
marketing
- deal with important variations among the 11 agencies
- understand SBIR/STTR from the applicant's perspective
vs. the
government's
- pick a winnable topic/avoid loosers
- plan effective bid strategies
- research & ID needed bid information
- differentiate yours from other applications
(necessary to win)
- package your story into winning technical and cost
proposals
- pursue Phase II funding and
- handle government contract/grant issues, budgets
& cost accounting
- IP rights under SBIR (lunch presentation by Burns
& Levinson LLP)
- and much, much more.
This workshop will also include direct consulting on
your specific
application while the class listens -- bring your
toughest questions.
Instructor & 100 page
workbook provided by the
SBIR Resource
Center®,
"America's leading provider of SBIR resources since
1994".
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| | Contact: John Davis - sbir@sbir.us | 410-315-8101 | | | | Aug 20, 2008 | 2008 Long Island SBIR Summer Workshop | Farmingdale, NY | | August 20, 2008 at Broad Hollow Bioscience Park, Farmingdale State College
This one-half day, morning (8:30A-12noon) Workshop is intended for
starting entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in funding
through a federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or a Small
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant. Learn about collaborative
partnering for success with regional research institutes. Learn about
Long Island business incubators, and regional resources to develop your
high technology business.
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| | Contact: Anil Dhundale - anil.dhundale@stonybrook.edu | 631-444-8888 | | | | Sep 2 - 5, 2008 | 2008 DoD SBIR Beyond Phase II: | Palm Desert, CA | | The 2008 National SBIR Beyond Phase II Conference &
Exhibition: Partnering to Advance Innovation will be held
Tuesday-Friday, September 2-5, 2008 at the Desert Springs
JW Marriott, Palm Desert, California. Hosted by the
Department of Defense, with support from all 11 SBIR
agencies, this event will focus exclusively on
transitioning current Phase II technologies into the
military and private sector commercial use.
This year’s Conference and Exhibition will bring together
recent SBIR Phase II award recipients, large Federal
contractors, other middle market companies and systems
developers, investment firms and companies providing
services, products and technology to Phase II awardees.
This multi-faceted event features “Technology Matchmaking”
One-on-One sessions and educational tracks, in addition to
an exhibition at which we anticipate over 200 companies
showcasing their technologies and capabilities.
Educational and Plenary Sessions:
- Technology Transition
- Developing Phase II Success Stories
- Effective Marketing and Public Relations
- Legal Issues: IP Protection and Data Rights
- Licensing: What do the Deals Look Like and What to
Expect
- Economic Development
- Business Planning and Development
Conference Highlights Include:
- Prearranged "Technology Matchmaking” Meetings
between Phase II company representatives and acquisition
professionals and/or Prime Contractors and large
businesses
- Exhibits and booths hosted by Phase II company's,
large businesses, SBIR support company's, and industry
service providers
- Poster displays of innovative Phase II technologies
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| | Contact: Andy Talbert - atalbert@esncc.com | 703-412-3152 | | | | Sep 5, 2008 | Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop | Boise, Id | | We start with the basics of SBIR/STTR, and cover a four-
step process for
developing a competitive Phase I proposal. All materials
and lunch are
furnished. Cost $99 per person. We will have legal
professionals speaking
about intellectual property protection and a program
director addressing
proposal review.
Reservations are necessary. Seating is limited to 50.
The workshop is from 7:30 a.m. registration to 5:30 p.m.
Parking
provided for the first 25 registrants. Additional pay
parking nearby.
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| | Contact: Rebecca Winston - rwinston@bvep.org | 208-472-5229 | | | | Sep 9, 2008 | Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop | Memphis, TN | | We start with the basics of SBIR/STTR, then cover a four-step process for
developing a competitive Phase I proposal. Attendees, as a group, will
review a sample Phase I proposal and comment on its strengths and
weaknesses before learning the history of that proposal.
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: K.P. Boggs - kpboggs@memphis.edu | n/a | | | | Sep 10, 2008 | Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop | Chattanooga, TN | | We start with the basics of SBIR/STTR, then cover a four-step process for
developing a competitive Phase I proposal. Attendees, as a group, will
review a sample Phase I proposal and comment on its strengths and
weaknesses before learning the history of that proposal.
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: Kim Arms - kim.arms@tennessee.edu | n/a | | | | Sep 11, 2008 | Cost Proposal Preparation Workshop | Oak Ridge, TN | | We start with the basics of SBIR/STTR, then cover a four-
step process for
developing a competitive Phase I proposal. Attendees, as a
group, will
review a sample Phase I proposal and comment on its
strengths and
weaknesses before learning the history of that proposal.
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: Kim Arms - kim.arms@tennessee.edu | n/a | | | | Sep 15 - 18, 2008 | Science for Managers | Chicago, IL | SCIENCE FOR MANAGERS, offered in association with Johns Hopkins Medical
School is designed to provide executives and managers with a practical
understanding of the scientific and development foundations in the life
sciences. You will learn the science behind the industry and the
breakthrough technologies so as to communicate and perform more
effectively in this complex environment.
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| | Contact: Sangeeta Vohra - Sangeeta-vohra@kellogg.northwestern.edu | 847-467-1454 | | | | Sep 17, 2008 | SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Writing Workshop | Little Rock, AR | | This workshop can help your business move from SBIR applicant to
awardee. It is for early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of
SBIR Phase I proposals. Space is limited to 40 participants.
The program will focus on two areas key to winning SBIR funding: the work
plan and the commercialization plan. You will learn how to integrate
knowledge of the state-of-the-art with the work plan, and how to master
requirements unique to different federal agencies. Participants will
receive guidance in researching government organizations, topics and
financial and administrative requirements and will explore some specific
steps to attract commercialization partners, even at the Phase I stage of
the SBIR Program.
This interactive workshop, with in-class exercises, uses tools and
techniques that help in writing more successful proposals. Each major
proposal section will be considered in detail. You will walk away with
the essential elements of your Phase I proposal outlined.
The ASBDC is pleased to offer this program in partnership with Arkansas
EPSCoR.
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| | Contact: Mildred Holley - mxholley@ualr.edu | 501-683-7700 | | | | Sep 18, 2008 | The Professional's Approach to Winning SBIR/STTR Awards | Virginia Beach, VA | This popular workshop is ideal for anyone new to the Small Business
Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grant
programs, and for those want improve their win/loss ratio. SBIR/STTR
provides over $2.5B in early stage research grants each year to small
businesses in support of the development of your research. 11 federal
agencies participate, funding almost every type of research you can
imagine (software, hardware, services, medical, biotech, life science,
Information Technology, chemical, materails, systems, processes,
training, etc.) Note: Preparing Fedarl Cost Proposals/Budgets & Project
Planning and Management For Federal Contractors sessions take place the
following day at same location!
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| | Contact: Robert Brooke - rbrooke@cit.org | 703-689-3080 | | | | Sep 19, 2008 | Government Contracting Essentials | Virginia Beach, VA | | Beachfront location!
"Preparing Federal Cost Proposals/Budgets" 9AM-Noon:
This module will equip the attendee to build appropriate budgets for
federal contracts/grants, including SBIR/STTR. Concepts presented will
apply to all federal opportunities, not just SBIR/STTR. Topics covered
include: Contracts vs Grants, Cost Estimating Requirements & Techniques,
How to handle & develop Cost/Budget Proposal sections, How to develop
those troublesome indirect cost estimates, Rate Development Example Using
a Class Volunteer, Beyond the Cost Proposal -- Negotiations, audits and
accounting system requirements.
"Project Planning & Management For Government Contracting" 12:30PM -
3:30PM
This module will cover key concepts in project planning, monitoring and
control. Proper project planning is as essential for winning proposals
as it is for their actual conduct. Well established and proven concepts
leading to successful projects will be presented. Although examples from
SBIR/STTR will be employed, what you will learn is common to all
technology development efforts. Topics covered include: R&D Project
Planning & Management for Proposals, Project Management Considerations,
Project Planning Basics, Project Planning Process, Project Work Breakdown
Structure, Class WBS Exercise, Responsibility Assignment Matrices,
Project Schedules
NOTE: "The Professional's Approach to Winning SBIR/STTR Awards" takes
place the day before the event at same location!
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| | Contact: Robert Brooke - rbrooke@cit.org | 703-689-3080 | | | | Sep 25, 2008 | ASU Technopolis SBIR/STTR Phase I Writing Proposal Workshop | Scottsdale, AZ | Learn to write a successful SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal!
Attendees
receive exclusive access to proposal outlines, tips and
navigation
through government forms as well as an SBIR/STTR program
overview and
solicitation review. Seating is limited to 25. Register
now at
www.asutechnopolis.org!
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| | Contact: Jessica Groeneveld - jessica.groeneveld@asu.edu | 480-884-1804 | | | | Oct 8 - 9, 2008 | Phase I & Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshops | Indianapolis, IN | | Day one of this event will be our most popular workshop on
preparing a
Phase 1 proposal for SBIR/STTR funding. Whether you're an
SBIR/STTR
novice or a hardened veteran who wants to hone your
skills, this
comprehensive day covers everything from the basics of
SBIR/STTR to a
logical four-step process for preparing a competitive
Phase 1 proposal.
On the second day, we will move on to Phase II of the
SBIR/STTR
programs. Your first goal has to be to get a Phase 1
grant or contract
in which you prove the feasibility of your innovation.
Then you want to
go after Phase II, where you get a lot more money and time
to do some
serious R&D on that innovation, pushing it ever closer to
commercialization. Day 2 of the Indianapolis event will
cover the basics
of Phase II, how it differs among the various agencies,
how to prepare
the Phase II proposal, and what should be covered in the
commercialization discussion in the Phase II proposal.
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: K. Bryant - kbryant@iedc.IN.gov | n/a | | | | Oct 22, 2008 | Virginia's 2008 Advanced SBIR Forum | Herndon, VA | The Center for Innovative Technology invites past,
present, and future
SBIR and STTR grant recipients to Virginia¡¦s 2008
Advanced SBIR Forum,
taking place Oct. 22, 2008 at the CIT building in Herndon,
VA. The SBIR
federal R&D grant program is undergoing changes ¡V make
sure you keep up
to speed on what these changes mean to you and how they
may lead to ways
for you to make your proposal more competitive in an
environment of ever-
increasing competition. Learn how to take full advantage
of the benefits
afforded to you as an SBIR/STTR recipient -- these
benefits are gaining
more importance as the program evolves. Key strategies on
how to get the
most out of your SBIR/STTR and improve your odds of a
successful
commercialization and transition event will be presented,
including:
- Strategic Planning for SBIR Award
Winners
- Planning, Cost Estimating & Control of R&D
Projects
- Business Intangibles that Lead to Success
- Winning Congressional Earmarks
- Update on SBIR Reauthorization and What it Means
to You
- Agency Transition Program Overviews
- Phase II/Phase III ¡V the Pursuit
- Mailbox Money -- Strategic Licensing to Improve
Cash Flow
- Vendor fair and networking reception
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| | Contact: Robert Brooke - rbrooke@cit.org | 703-689-3080 | | | | Oct 23, 2008 | Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop | Orlando, FL | | We cover the basics of SBIR/STTR, including an update on the
reauthorization of the SBIR program by Congress. We help you understand
the kinds of projects that SBIR/STTR funds, and then how to prepare a
competitive proposal to get your share of that money. We'll share some
sample SBIR proposals, then suggest how they can be helpful (and also how
their helpfulness is limited).
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: K. Chadwick - kchadwick@bus.ucf.edu | n/a | | | | Oct 24, 2008 | Cost Proposal Preparation Workshop | Melbourne, FL | | "IR&D is allowed as part of G&A, except at NSF and NIH, provided it
is 'reasonable,'" if your eyes glaze over, then that's a sign that you
need to attend this workshop. Government accounting, and SBIR/STTR cost
proposals are challenging stuff, and very important to making sure that
you don't go broke trying to complete an SBIR/STTR project. Learn the
basics in this intensive, day-long workshop. You will learn how to
estimate your company's indirect/F&A rate, and how to justify your
fee/profit request. Not sure you are going to ask for indirect/F&A
reimbursement, or for fee/profit on your SBIR/STTR projects? You MUST
attend this workshop so we can 'splain the importance of these parts of
your project and cost proposal.
Presenters:
Gail & Jim Greenwood
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
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| | Contact: boregan@trda.org - boregan@trda.org | n/a | | | | Oct 29 - 31, 2008 | 2008 Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition | Chicago, IL | This 10TH Annual Conference provides DOJ, DHS, and DoD the opportunity to
highlight the technology and training tools currently available and being
developed for the emergency responder community and to elicit responder
technology requirements. This three-day Conference will provide a forum
for emergency responders to discuss best practices and exchange
information.
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| | Contact: Lisa Hecker - lhecker@ctc.org | 505-670-6153 | | | | Nov 12 - 14, 2008 | National SBIR Fall 2008 Conference | Hartford, CT | | Connecticut is hosting the 2008 National SBIR Conference
November 12-14 with pre-conference workshops on November
11. It’s NOT your typical SBIR National – The focus is on
innovation, commercialization and doing business. With
reauthoring of the SBIR Program scheduled for September
30, 2008 small businesses, entrepreneurs, and universities
need to understand what’s happening to the program and
need to participate in activities that will advance their
technologies, products and services:
What’s Happening:
- One-on-Ones – meet privately with the 11 Agencies
participating in the SBIR/STTR Programs, 6 Federal Labs,
15 Large Companies
- Open Innovation Discussions – Learn how companies
scout for innovation
- Poster Show – Showcase your technologies, products,
services
- “Speed Dating” – Networking
Who’s Coming:
- Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Proctor & Gamble,
Raytheon, Textron Bell Helicopter, General Dynamics
Electric Boat, Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, Northrop
Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, GE, Praxair, Hamilton
Sundstrand etc.
Visit the conference web site at www.SBIRnational.com for updated
information and registration.
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| | Contact: Merrie London - mlondon@ccat.us | 860-282-4211 | | |
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