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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2017 SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Sponsored By:
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FINANCING, NETWORKING AND RELATED EVENTS AND INFORMATION
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Innovation, Collaboration And Business Support From New Jersey's Universities.... How To Take Advantage Of The Resources That Are Available To New Jersey Start Up Businesses
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2016 NJSBDC
Small Business Growth Success Awards
Luncheon
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Wednesday,
November 9, 2016
Noon - 3 PM
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Friday,
December 9, 2016
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Newark, NJ
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Forsgate Country Club,
Monroe Township, NJ
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RECENT SBIR/STTR SOLICITATION RELEASES
- National Science Foundation SBIR, Proposals due 12/6/16.
- National Science Foundation STTR, Proposals due 12/6/16.
- Department of Transportation SBIR 17.1, Proposals due 12/21/16
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration SBIR 2017, Proposals due 1/25/17
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NSF's Interests are Now Even Broader: Other Topics (OT)
NSF has introduced a new topic area "Other Topics" broadening its areas of interest even further. It is intended to be a home to any proposed project, which does not seem to fit into one of the other technology topic areas, but still seems to meet the NSF SBIR/STTR goals of supporting research and development of innovative, risky, unproven technology, with commercial viability and the potential to benefit society.
You can communicate with Senior Program Director Ben Schrag (
bschrag@nsf.gov
) who can gauge if a project meets the program's intellectual merit and commercial impact criteria and recommend the best point of contact or path forward. Email a 1-2 page executive summary discussing the following aspects of the project: 1) the company and team 2) the market opportunity, value proposition, and customers 3) the technology/innovation 4) the competition. Please note that responsiveness will likely be limited in the 2 weeks leading up to the solicitation deadline.
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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
The following agencies presently have open solicitations:
-National Science Foundation SBIR, Proposals due 12/6/16.
-National Science Foundation STTR, Proposals due 12/6/16.
- Department of Transportation SBIR 17.1, Proposals due 12/21/16.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
SBIR 2017, Proposals due 1/25/17.
- HHS/PHS 2016-2: OMNIBUS SOLICITATION of the NIH, CDC, FDA, ACF, SBIR/STTR 2016,
Proposals due 9/6/16, 1/5/17, and 4/5/17.
There are 2 parts to this solicitation. The program descriptions and research topics can be found at:
http://bit.ly/SBIR_Topics
**Note that this is a new document and it may require some time to become familiar with it.
- Special NIH SBIR/STTR Initiatives (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:
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II. Financing, Networking and Related Events and Information
NJEN: Innovation, Collaboration And Business Support From New Jersey's Universities.... How To Take Advantage Of The Resources That Are Available To New Jersey Start Up Businesses
Case Studies From NJIT, Princeton, Rutgers and Stevens
Wednesday, November 9th, Noon-3 pm, NJIT, Newark
New Jersey's major research universities are a catalyst for economic growth in our state.
- Entrepreneurship programs encourage an innovation mindset;
- University R&D is available for public licensing;
- Small businesses are developed and fostered through university enterprise development centers, and an extensive incubator network;
- Technology commercialization assistance is provided.
Our speaker panel will include several successful entrepreneurs who have used these programs to support and grow their businesses.
Join us on November 9 and learn from the experts how your business can benefit from the facilities and resources of New Jersey's research universities.
www.njen.com
2016 NJSBDC Small Business Growth Success Awards Luncheon, Friday, December 9,
11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Forsgate Country Club, Monroe Township, NJ
Join business owners and leaders in higher education and economic development to recognize successful NJSBDC business clients from around the State.
Their inspiring stories bring us together to celebrate business development and growth. Visit
www.njsbdc.com.
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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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