You are receiving this Update because you are thought to either have an interest in the federal SBIR and STTR R&D grants programs, or to have a broader interest in financing for science and technology based businesses. Beyond SBIR/STTR information, Updates typically include additional information that companies interested in SBIR and other similar stage businesses are also likely to be interested in.
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SBIR/ STTR Training Seminars
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NIH SBIR PROGRAM & 1-to-1 APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored By:
Sponsoring Organizations:
BioNJ, NJII, NJIT Enterprise Development Center,
NJ Technology Council and
Rutgers Office of New Ventures & Entrepreneurship
Hosted by:
NJEDA Commercialization Center for Innovative Technology,
North Brunswick
This seminar is intended to provide participants with an overview of the SBIR and STTR programs with a focus on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its 2 largest Institutes, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Following the morning seminar and a networking lunch, the speakers will be available for 1-to-1 appointments with attendees in the afternoon.
The seminar will be delivered by:
-Todd Haim,Ph.D., Program Director,
NCI SBIR Development Center
-Natalia Kruchinin, Ph.D., SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator,
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
-Michael Minnicozzi, Ph.D., Program Officer,
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Lee Schalop, MD, Chief Operating Officer,
Oncoceutics, Inc.
-Anthony Faugno, CPA, Partner,
EisnerAmper
-Randy Harmon, Technology
Commercialization Consultant,
NJSBDC
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RECENT SBIR/STTR SOLICITATION RELEASES
-NIH/CDC SBIR Contract Solicitation PHS 2018-1,
Proposals due 10/20/17.
-Department of Defense SBIR 2017.3 BAA, STTR 2017.C BAA,
Proposals due 10/25/17.
-National Science Foundation SBIR and STTR, Proposals due
12/4/17.
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Speak with DoD Topic Contacts through 9/25/17
The Department of Defense (DoD) has posted its third and final SBIR and STTR funding announcement of fiscal year 2017, which ends 9/30. DoD is the largest of the SBIR agencies and accounts for approximately 50% of all Phase I awards. Between now and 9/25/17, the DoD solicitation is in "pre-release."
During this period you can contact the designated technical point of contact (TPOC) for each SBIR and STTR topic to ask questions. These conversations can be helpful to you in assessing the fit between your technology and the topic. If you identify an interesting topic, I urge you to take advantage of this opportunity. Once the solicitations officially open on 9/26, this opportunity to speak with the TPOCs ends. Proposals are due on October 25. Be aware that proposals must be received by 6 a.m. Eastern Standard time.
Each topic abstract in DoD solicitations is typically 1-2 pages in length. Prior to a topic being selected for inclusion in a solicitation, there has often been a significant number of E-mail messages, memos and papers exchanged about the origins of the problem that led to the topic and efforts that have been undertaken to address it. By speaking with the TPOC, you can often tap in to some of this information. However, be forewarned that some TPOCs, like some people in general, are much more helpful than others.
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SBIR on Demand Introductory Training Webcasts
NJSBDC has developed two 10-15 minute webcasts intended to introduce entrepreneurs and small businesses to the basics of the SBIR & STTR programs and proposal writing, as follows:
-Introduction to the SBIR & STTR Programs
-Introduction to Proposal Writing
In addition, there is an article available for download on SBIR/STTR topic searching. Once you decide that SBIR and STTR may be worth pursuing, your biggest challenge becomes identifying solicitations and topics that may fit your technology or core technical competencies. Find out how to find them.
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Proposal Preparation Assistance
All NJ entrepreneurs and small business owners are eligible to receive guidance and assistance in pursuing the SBIR and STTR programs, at no cost. These services include help in determining whether SBIR and STTR are worth pursuing given a company's technology, business goals and team; and coaching throughout the proposal preparation process. In addition, reviews and written critiques of draft proposals including suggestions for strengthening them are also available subject to funding. Included in the proposal review services are reviews and critiques of required Phase I and Phase II commercialization plans, which can be particularly challenging for many applicants.
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Randy G. Harmon,
Technology Commercialization Consultant, NJSBDC/Rutgers Business School;
Entrepreneur in Residence, NJIT Enterprise Development Center;
Principal, Foundations Business Development Group, LLC
phone: 908-754-3652
randygharmon@aol.com
rgharmon@njsbdc.com
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CONTENTS:
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I. Solicitation Schedule
-Department of Energy: SBIR/STTR 2018, Proposals due 10/16/17.
-HHS/PHS 2017: OMNIBUS SOLICITATION of the NIH, CDC, FDA, SBIR/STTR 2017-2, Proposals due 9/5/17, 1/5/18
-Special Targeted NIH SBIR/STTR Program Announcements (PAs & RFAs)
In addition to the main PHS/NIH SBIR/STTR grant solicitation and their fall contract solicitation, NIH issues numerous small solicitations throughout the year focused on specific health related areas. They are listed at:
https://sbir.nih.gov/funding/individual-announcements
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II. SBIR Training Agenda
NIH SBIR Program & 1-to-1 APPOINTMENTS
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by:
Sponsoring Organizations:
BioNJ, NJII, NJIT Enterprise Development Center, NJ Technology Council, &
Rutgers Office of New Ventures & Entrepreneurship
Hosted by:
NJEDA Commercialization Center
| 9:30- 9:35 am
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Welcomes, Introductions;
Randy Harmon, NJSBDC Technology Commercialization Consultant |
| 9:35- 10:20 am |
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Overview of the NIH SBIR/STTR Program;
Natalia Kruchinin, Ph.D.
SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
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| 10:20- 10:50 am |
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Understanding NIAID's Mission and SBIR/STTR Research Priorities;
Mike Minnicozzi, Ph.D. Program Officer, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation (DAIT),
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
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| 10:50- 11:00 am |
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Break |
| 11:00- 11:10 am |
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Lenzie Harcum,
NJEDA CCIT Program Manager |
| 11:10- 11:30 am |
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NIH Budget Proposals;
Anthony Faugno, CPA,
Partner, EisnerAmper |
| 11:30- 12:15 pm |
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NCI SBIR Initiatives and Tips on Submitting Competitive Applications;
Todd Haim, Ph.D.,
Program Director, NCI SBIR Development Center |
| 12:15- 12:45 pm |
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NIH SBIR Success Story:
Lee Schalop, MD;
Chief Operating Officer, Oncoceutics, Inc.
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| 12:45- 1:00 pm |
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Wrap-up |
| 1:00- 1:30 pm
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Networking Lunch
Collaborating With Rutgers University,
Vincent A. Smeraglia;
Executive Director,
Office of Research Commercialization, Rutgers University
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| 1:30- 4:00 pm |
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15 minute 1-to-1 sessions
with NCI and NIAID |
To reserve a 1-to-1 slot, send an E-message to
rgharmon@njsbdc.com
upon registration along with no more than a 1 page overview of the technology, including the specific objectives of what you would like to accomplish with SBIR funding. Appointments will be scheduled upon receipt of the overview. Overviews must be received by Monday, September 11st.
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Randy G. Harmon,
Technology Commercialization Consultant, NJSBDC/Rutgers Business School;
Entrepreneur in Residence, NJIT Enterprise Development Center;
Principal, Foundations Business Development Group, LLC
phone: 908-754-3652
randygharmon@aol.com
rgharmon@njsbdc.com
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