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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FINANCING, NETWORKING AND RELATED EVENTS & INFORMATION
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BioNJ
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National SBIR/STTR Conference
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BioNJ 7th Annual BioPartnering Conference:
Together. Forward.
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Tuesday,
May 23, 2017
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Washington, DC,
National Harbor
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Rutgers University, Piscataway
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NJ Entrepreneurial Network:
A Gathering of Angels
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11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Kean
University,
Union
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SBIR/ STTR Training Seminars
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Sponsored By:
NJSBDC is presently finalizing plans for its annual NIH focused SBIR/STTR seminar featuring participation by NIH's 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 program will be formally announced in the next SBIR Update. Fallback date is 9/14.
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RECENT SBIR/STTR SOLICITATION RELEASES
-National Science Foundation SBIR: Proposals due 6/14/17.
-National Science Foundation STTR: Proposals due 6/14/17.
-DoD 2017.2 SBIR, Proposals due 6/21/17.
-DoD 2017.B STTR, Proposals due 6/21/17.
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Speak with DoD Topic Contacts through 5/22/17
The Department of Defense (DoD) has posted its second SBIR and STTR funding Announcement of fiscal year 2017. DoD is the largest of the SBIR agencies and accounts for approximately 50% of all Phase I awards. Between now and 5/22/17, 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 5/23, this opportunity to speak with the TPOCs ends. Proposals are due on June 21. 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
-National Science Foundation SBIR: Proposals due 6/14/17.
-National Science Foundation STTR: Proposals due 6/14/17.
-DoD 2017.2 SBIR, Proposals due 6/21/17.
-DoD 2017.B STTR, Proposals due 6/21/17.
-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:
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II. Financing, Networking and Related Events and Information
BioNJ 7th Annual BioPartnering Conference: Together. Forward.
The Marketplace New World Order and Implications on Partnering & Deal Making
Tuesday, May 23, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Rutgers University, Piscataway
In partnership with J.P. Morgan, BioNJ's Seventh Annual BioPartnering Conference is expected to bring together over 200 regional biopharmaceutical executives, investors, academic collaborators and business development professionals for a day of networking, 1-1 partnering meetings, company presentations, exhibits and plenary sessions.
Joining this year's exhibits will be industry liaisons from Rutgers University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania and New York University among other regional university research centers. The agenda will dive into the marketplace issues, challenges and trends that are impacting deal making, financial viability and the opportunity for medical innovation.
National SBIR/STTR Conference, May 15 - 17, 2017
Washington, DC, National Harbor
The SBIR/STTR programs are the nation's largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small business. At this conference you'll learn how to participate and compete for funding in these two programs that encourage small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) and to commercialize your technological innovations.
-NJ Entrepreneurial Network: A Gathering of Angels,
Wednesday, June 14, 11:30 AM-3 PM, ** New Location: Kean University, Union
Representatives of major regional Angel investor groups will be available to meet with you in NJEN's "Reverse Venture Fair" SPEED DATING! Attendees will have 2-3 minutes to spend with Angels. A buzzer will signal when it is time to move on.
Again this year, approximately 20 early stage companies will be selected to exhibit their businesses before and after the meeting. The AUDIENCE FAVORITE company will be selected to give a two-minute pitch presentation to all attendees.
SUBMIT POSTERS NOW!
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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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