Applying to NSF? Time to Get Cracking!
The National Science Foundation has released its
SBIR 16-599 and
STTR 16-600
solicitations. These are two separate solicitations, this cycle with the same deadline of Dec. 6 and now with the same maximum budget of $225,000 for a Phase I award with a duration of 6-12 months.
We've highlighted some key considerations for this cycle's solicitations below. Note that this is not a comprehensive list, and it is always critical that you read the solicitation(s) carefully and then contact the relevant Program Director early in the process.
- Both the SBIR and STTR solicitations will consider proposals in 12 broad topic areas:
- Restrictions applicable to both programs include:
- Maximum of 1 proposal per organization (one SBIR or one STTR) per cycle.
- Maximum of 1 proposal per Principal Investigator (either SBIR or STTR)
- Registrations are required at sbir.gov, SAM and FastLane.
- Communication with the appropriate Program Director is strongly encouraged. A list of Program Directors is at this link. Relevant contact information along with instructions on what information to provide is also with the topic descriptions at this link.
It's time to get started if you are considering an application to NSF. Don't hesitate to contact the team at BBCetc if you have questions or for additional guidance.
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Lockheed Martin Lists DoD Topics of Interest
Lockheed Martin (LM) has released a listing of DoD
SBIR 2016.3 and
STTR 2016.C solicitation topics with along with names of LM personnel
interested in the particular SBIR topics. The listing is intended to help connect companies with appropriate LM technical points of contact to explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
If your firm has interest in a topic, is considering submitting a proposal and would like to seek Lockheed Martin's support through an endorsement, sponsorship and/or partnership opportunity, please contact the individuals listed next to the appropriate topic as soon as possible to ensure adequate time for letters of support. Contact information is provided. Please have your SBIR solicitation number included in your correspondence with the point of contacts.
Note: The listing includes multiple points of contacts for a given topic but LM asks that you send a single email to
all listed addresses. If no points of contact are listed, there is no current interest by Lockheed Martin.
View list
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18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference is Next Month
At this event, you will learn how to develop and win SBIR/STTR awards from the Department of Health and Human Services. Session topics will include:
- Top 10 Dos and Don'ts for SBIR/STTR proposal development presented by BBCetc Managing Partner, Lisa Kurek, for Phase I at 9 a.m. on Nov. 16 and Phase II at 8 a.m. on Nov. 16
- Interactive workshops featuring successful SBIR funded entrepreneurs & funding partners
- Understanding indirect costs/financial accounting systems
- What you need to know about human subjects/animal research
November 15 - 17, Orlando, FL
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Tapping into DHS's FY '17 Budget for Biometric Advancements
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to make investments of some $40.6 billion in net funding in biometric security heading into FY 2017.
The investments will fund critical Border Patrol and Office of Field Operations staffing, equipment, and technology to enhance the capabilities of front-line officers and agents.
An interactive
infographic is available that provides an inside look into the funding requests in the following key areas:
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Sustaining inspection and enforcement efforts abroad
- Increase in FY 2017 for the Data Analytics initiative
- The Homeland Advanced Recognition Technology (HART)
- And more!
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More Funding Opportunities
Agency
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Title
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FOA #
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Posted/Due Date
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NIH
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SBIR Direct to Phase II Next-Generation Invasive Devices for Recording/Modulation in Human Central Nervous Sys. (U44)
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Posted: 8/21/16
Opens: 11/1/16
Due dates 12/21/16, 10/18/17
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DoD/Dept. of the Army
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FY17 Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Medical Research
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W81XWH-17-R-BAA1
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Posted: 10/1/16
Due dates: 9/30/17
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NIH
Nat'l Inst.of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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Kidney Precision Medicine Project - Technology Development and Validation (R41/R42)
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Posted: 8/28/16
Opens: 12/5/16
Standard due dates
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NIH
Nat'l Inst.of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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Kidney Precision Medicine Project - Technology Development and Validation (R43/R44)
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Posted: 8/28/16
Opens: 12/5/16
Standard due dates
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who we are
BBCetc is nationally recognized for its expertise in helping technology-based entrepreneurs win federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and use it strategically to propel growth. BBCetc capabilities include:
- Commercialization Planning
- Research Grant Assistance
- SBIR/STTR Training (Course Catalog)
- Grants/Contracts Management
- Tech-Based Economic Development Programs
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Onsite
SBIR/STTR 101: Intro and Overview
SBIR/STTR Training: Focus on NIH
ABC's of SBIR/STTR Funding
SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NSF
Intensive SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for NIH
SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for DoE
Webinars are 1 - 2 p.m.
Oct. 26 - Essentials of SBIR/ STTR Commercialization Planning
NIH Regional Seminar
Oct 26-28
Chicago, IL
18th Annual HHS SBIR/STTR Conference,
Nov 15 - 17 Orlando, FL
SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit, Nov 29-Dec 1
Austin TX
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Released June 5, 2016
Closes Jan 5, April 5
Closes Oct 21
Closes Jan 8, 2017
Closes Oct 17
Release 2 topics will be released on October 31.
Closes Oct 26
Closes Dec 6
Opens Oct 19; closes Dec 19
Opens Oct 19; closes Jan 18,'17
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The Dept. of the Army's Space
and Missile Systems Center (SMC) will hold a Small Business Industry Day in Los Angeles, CA, October 18-20, 2016. The event provides a forum for small businesses to present products of interest to the AF, learn about upcoming Air Force SMC business opportunities, meet with subject matter experts on technology needs, and meet with major defense contractors for partnership opportunities.
U.S. Army Research Laboratory, the nation's premier laboratory for land forces, invites innovators of all types to an Open House featuring view its state-of-the art facilities, meet its scientist/engineers, and discuss mutually beneficial cooperative research opportunities.
November 16 - 17, 2016
ARL's Adelphi, Maryland Campus (visitor guide).
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