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Oct 7, 2008Nation's Capitol FAll 2008 How To Win SBIR Awards(SM)Columbia, MD
Satisfaction is GUARANTEED with this event or your tuition refunded.
- download a PDF brochure here

The Maryland TEDCO and and the Howard County NeoTech Incubator will host the Nation's Capitol Fall edition of the highly acclaimed business development workshop.

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. thegovernment'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 federal contract/grant issues, budgets & cost accounting
  • deal with IP rights under SBIR
  • and much, much more.

This workshop will also include direct consulting on your specificapplication 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".

Seating is limited to 25 persons --

pre registration is required.


Contact: John Davis - SBIR@sbir.us410-315-8101
 
Oct 8 - 9, 2008Phase I & Phase II Proposal Preparation WorkshopsIndianapolis, 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.

Contact: K. Bryant - kbryant@iedc.IN.govn/a
 
Oct 8 - 9, 20083rd General Assembly of the European Technology Platform Smart Grids „The SmartGrids RevolBrussels, Be
The SmartGrids European Technology Platform for Electricity Networks of the Future began its work in 2005. Its fi rst aim was to formulate and promote a vision for the development of European electricity networks looking towards 2020 and beyond. They are a group of senior stakeholders drawn from across the sector who are addressing the future of Europe’s electricity networks.
Contact: OTTI e.V., Department Renewable Energies - britta.haseneder@otti.de4994129688-37
 
Oct 22, 2008Virginia's 2008 Advanced SBIR ForumHerndon, 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

Contact: Robert Brooke - rbrooke@cit.org703-689-3080
 
Oct 22, 2008Can You Negotiate the Best Deal? There's more to licensing your innovation than you mightBoozeman, MT
Innovators come to a fork in the road when it’s time to decide whether to manufacture their innovations themselves or license it to an outsider.

This six-hour workshop will help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the licensing process and how to build licensable value. It is designed to enable you in making informed licensing decisions.

Contact: Linda Brander - lbrander@mt.gov406 841-2749
 
Oct 23, 2008Phase I Proposal Preparation WorkshopOrlando, 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.

Contact: K. Chadwick - kchadwick@bus.ucf.edun/a
 
Oct 24, 2008Cost Proposal Preparation WorkshopMelbourne, 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.

Contact: boregan@trda.org - boregan@trda.orgn/a
 
Oct 24, 2008Secrets of NIH SBIR and STTR Grant ApplicationsPrinceton, NJ
Preparing a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR grant application is an art form and it is essential for entrepreneurs to understand the keys to success. Dr. Gregory Milman, of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will share "Secrets of NIH SBIR and STTR Grant Applications.” Following his presentation, Dr. Milman will moderate an audience interactive Q&A panel of New Jersey companies that have successfully competed for NIH SBIR/STTR funding.
Contact: Randy Harmon - rgharmon@njsbdc.com973-353-1923
 
Oct 29 - 31, 20082008 Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and ExpositionChicago, 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.
Contact: Lisa Hecker - lhecker@ctc.org505-670-6153
 
Nov 12 - 14, 2008National SBIR Fall 2008 ConferenceHartford, 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.


Contact: Merrie London - mlondon@ccat.us860-282-4211
 
Nov 21, 2008Baylor University & Enable Ventures, Inc. SBIR/STTR Proposal WorkshopWaco, TX
Led by Ms Sharon Ballard, President & CEO, Enable Ventures, Inc., the Baylor SBIR/STTR Phase 1 workshop is a one-day session targeting early- stage, first-time or unsuccessful writers of SBIR/STTR program Phase 1 proposals. Participants will leave with a structured SBIR grant-writing methodology demonstrated to be highly successful.

For more information and to register, please go to: www.baylor.edu/research/bari/index.php? id=58868


Contact: Jim Kephart - Jim_Kephart@Baylor.edu254.710.1690
 
Dec 12, 20083rd International Conference on Integration of Renewable and Distributed Energy ResourcesNice, Fr
Papers on technical matters focus on electrical network management and the future role of ICT technologies. Papers on market address the development of aggregation economic models, including the use of customer flexibility to show that technology and business innovation can be coupled to support agile and smooth integration of DER units into existing electricity grids. Papers on regulations address two issues: to fairly charge the networks costs when considering a signifi cant DER presence? What are the new regulatory schemes which must be looked to encourage effi cient into integration of DER?
Contact: OTTI e.V., Department Renewable Energies - britta.haseneder@otti.de49 941 29688-37
 

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