January 2023 Newsletter

  In This Issue

• 2023 SBIR/STTR Events in NC
• NC SBIR Success Story: QATCH Technologies
• One NC Small Business Program Match and Incentive Reminder
• NIH SBIR/STTR Phase I and II Budget Cap Increases
• Kick Start your Business in 4 Weeks
• Save the Date – Venture Connect 2023
• Save the Date – SBIR/STTR National Conference

2023 SBIR/STTR Events in NC

The SBTDC is planning a robust series of SBIR/STTR training sessions for 2023. Our preliminary schedule includes in-person sessions in Wilmington, Greenville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem. Several in-person or virtual federal agency-specific sessions will also be delivered.

As dates and content for these sessions are solidified, we will share via this newsletter, social media and via ecosystem.

NC SBIR Success Story: QATCH Technologies

Multi-SBIR/STTR Awardee Shares Insights

QATCH Technologies, founded by Dr. Zehra Parlak in 2016, is leveraging its Duke-originated sensor technology to change how drug formulations are developed. The Durham-based company consists of a team of six engineers and scientists. Its innovative sensor technology marries microfluidics with acoustic resonators to serve the viscosity measurement needs of the biopharma industry...

One NC Small Business Program Match and Incentive Reminder

The One NC Small Business Program was funded at $2M for FY 2023 which runs from 7/1/22 to 6/30/23. The Program has two components: the incentive and the match. Links to the program solicitations are noted on our website. If you believe you are eligible, we encourage you to read the solicitations very carefully...

NIH SBIR/STTR Phase I and II Budget Cap Increases

The award budget for the 2022 SBIR/STTR grants solicitation has been revised: Total funding support (direct costs, indirect costs, fee) normally may not exceed $295,924 for Phase I awards and $1,972,828 for Phase II awards. For specific topics, NIH may exceed these total award amounts. Explore the list of approved topics.

Learn more about the revised award budget in the Guide Notice (NOT-OD-23-016).

Kick Start your Business in 4 Weeks

Tuesday’s February 7 – 28

6:00PM – 8:00PM

In this FREE four-week long cohort, participants will learn about different aspects of starting a business, including identifying potential markets, writing a business plan, running the finances of a business, and marketing a business. You'll work with mentors and peers in fun breakout activities designed to help strengthen your business ideas and prepare you for success!

More information and registration: https://sbtdc.org/takingtheleap/february/

Save the Date - Venture Connect 2023

March 29 – 30 in RTP

The annual Venture Connect conference, presented by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED), offers the opportunity to hear pitches from high growth potential companies across the technology spectrum, network with entrepreneurs and investors and learn.

This year’s event will be held in RTP at the GSK Campus over two days, March 29 - 30. Registration will open soon. More information is available at: https://cednc.org/venture-connect/

Save the Date – SBIR/STTR National Conference

June 19 – 21 in National Harbor, MD

The National SBIR/STTR Conference, to be held in National Harbor, MD from June 19 - 21 offers a terrific opportunity to: 

1. Learn about each of the 11 participating federal agencies and 
2. Meet one-on-one with agency program managers to discuss your innovation interests and the potential fit with the agencies.

We highly suggest attendance, especially if you have never attended. 

More information is available at: https://techconnectworld.com/SBIRSpring2023

Current and Future Solicitations

Stay updated on current and future solicitation openings.

View links to each of the SBIR/STTR participating agencies.

John Ujvari

Interim Director

jujvari@sbtdc.org

Rachel Burton

Counselor

rburton@sbtdc.org

Ramya Vijapurapu

Counselor

rvijapurapu@sbtdc.org

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