KY Innovation SBIR/STTR Announcements

 DOD New SBIR/STTR Submission Portal is Live
 Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) is now LIVE at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/login and is accepting Phase II Proposal Submissions. The DoD SBIR/STTR Submissions Website is slowly being replaced with the new DSIP. SITIS, Topic Search, and BAA Instructions will remain on the legacy website until further notice.

For returning program participants, usernames and company information have been imported into DSIP. From the DSIP login page, follow the steps for “Forgot Username or Password,” using your previous username or your name and email address to reset your password and get started in DSIP. For new program participants, follow the steps for New User Registration to create your account in DSIP.
New DSIP Help Desk Contact Info:
Phone: 703-214-1333
Email: DoDSBIRSupport@reisystems.com
Hours: Mon – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Federal SBIR/STTR Agency Highlights

NIH
Targeted Solicitations due January 6, 2020; April 6, 2020
Applications due January 21, 2020 (also Nov 17, 2020 & Feb 2, 2021)
HHS Small Business Conference : April 28-30, 2020, Las Vegas, Nevada

DOE
DOE 2020 Topics Phase I letters of intent due January 6, 2020

DOD

Phase II - Only open to Phase I awardees, no straight to Phase II program. RFA released Dec 2019, Proposal deadline March 2020

DOT
Soliciataions for FY2020 will introduce new aspects for Phase I, inlcuding: Pre-solicitation Interchange, Streamlined Solicitation Process, Evaluation Down-Selection, and Pitch Day

NOAA Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP) is designed to help NOAA SBIR Phase II awardees transition their SBIR-developed products into the marketplace. https://techpartnerships.noaa.gov/SBIR/NOAA-CAP-Program
OneNOAA Science Seminar Series is a great source of information on science and climate.

NCI
Applicant Assistance Program - April 2020 for the next application period
SBIR Connect

SBIR Connect monthly meetings are free and open to the public. The meetings are intended for networking, latest updates on SBIR/STTR programs, and include a Q&A. Whether you are new to SBIR/STTR or an experienced awardee, the meetings are to help expand your knowledge and improve involvement within the program.
January 16, 2020  4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Puccini's
 833 Chevy Chase Pl, Lexington, KY 40502

January 15, 2020  4:00pm - 6:00pm EST
August Moon
 2269 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40206

January 13, 2020  4:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Steamer Southern Seafood Kitchen
 801 State st, Bowling Green, KY 42101
KIIP micro-Grant
New 2020 Application Coming Soon

The KIIP micro-Grant provides financial assistance, to SBIR/STTR companies, for activities that help companies explore new markets, identify new buyers, and prepare competitive SBIR/STTR submissions. The focus of eligible activities the grant can be used for are travel, educational/training events, and commercial research, not funded by other assistance programs. More information can be found at https://www.kyinnovation.com/sbir
Questions?
Contact our team sbir@kyinnovation.com
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