This USDA SBIR webinar will address common issues that present challenges for new SBIR applicants and offer guidance regarding how to plan ahead in order to ensure successful completion of major steps within the application process.

The webinar will be led by Dr. Charles Cleland, USDA/NIFA SBIR National Program Leader. Following a 1-hour presentation, Dr. Cleland will engage with webinar participants in a 30 minute question and answer session. Register online for this free webinar at http://asbtdc.ualr.edu/training/technology.asp.

This is the most important SBIR conference of the year for small businesses participating, or wanting to participate in the NIH SBIR program.

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The 2012 forum is sponsored by the Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Office and will be held June 4 - 6, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, VA.

The Navy Opportunity Forum web site will open February 28, 2012 and is located at www.navyopportunityforum.com

This workshop trains senior personnel to evoke the desired responses in reviewers of SBIR/STTR applications (i.e: how to WIN). Just a few of the major topics covered in this 9.5- hour event include how to:

• establish a win culture for SBIR
• 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 (crucial)
• pick winnable topics/avoid loosers
• ID & implement effective bid strategies
• research & ID needed bid information
• differentiate yours from other applications (necessary)
• package your story into winning technical and cost proposals
• handle government contract/grant issues, budgets & cost accounting
• BONUS MODULE: special DoD focus added to this one
• 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".

The TechConnect World is the world's largest multi-disciplinary multi- sector conference and marketplace of vetted innovations, innovators and technology business developers and funders. The TechConnect World houses four world-class technical events focused on advancements in Nanotech, Microtech, Biotech, Cleantech and the technology overlap between these converging domains. As technologies commercially mature from the purely research stage, they are advanced into the TechConnect Summit and partnering programs in which IP and Early-stage companies are reviewed and selected by our board of corporate and investment partners.

Through our events and strategic partners, TechConnect increases the innovation pipeline, helps partners find new licensing and business opportunities, and matches corporate and investment partners to top vetted technologies from around the world.

Abstract Deadline: Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

1st Annual ISS Research and Development Conference
The conference will be held on June 26-28 in Denver, Colorado. Features of the conference include:

• Plenary sessions that will highlight major results and pathways to future opportunities.

• Overviews of upcoming opportunities from organizations managing and funding research on ISS, including NASA programs and the ISS National Laboratory.

• Parallel technical sessions for scientists to be updated on significant accomplishments to date.

• Implementation workshop that is designed to help new users take this information and develop their own ideas for experiments using this unique laboratory.

• SBIR Technologies Workshop

This exciting conference will be held at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT.

As a small business times are tough. We understand that you have concerns about where and how to keep your business profitable. That is why we have designed this summit around the needs of small businesses. From millions of dollars in federal grant money, to selling your products overseas safely, this conference will provide a wide array of business benefits to small companies looking to: expand their market reach, get funding, make connections with industry, government agencies, universities, other service providers, break into new markets, and increase sales globally... Highlights include:

• Explore federal small business innovation research grants. Millions of dollars can be awarded for feasibility studies, prototype development and testing!

• Find new overseas markets where your product is in demand!

• Form strategic global partnerships!

• Leverage Federal, State, and Global Resources!

• Have questions answered at seminars and one-on-one meetings!

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The biannual National SBIR conferences are targeted at small businesses that are SBIR novices or intermediates, looking to learn how to compete and/or partner for SBIR and STTR opportunities.

Whether you are responsible for doing research or making the sale, innovation depends on recognizing opportunities and making connections. This event will offer R&D project managers and technology based businesses the opportunity to meet with federal agency representatives, prime contractor/corporate organizations, service providers for all areas of the nation, universities and federal labs.

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