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But the Solicitation Says I'm Eligible…
A new solicitation is released. Your organization is eligible. The technology area is appropriate. You have the perfect project. You decide to apply! Yes??? Not quite so fast...How about maybe. Eligible doesn't necessarily mean competitive. It is certainly necessary to be eligible, but is it sufficient? Take a closer look at who you might be competing with. Is the type of eligible organization narrowly defined (e.g., small business only) or is it open to a broad range of organizations including universities, large corporations, not-for-profits and others? Will there be a large number of awards or just a few? Is there an opportunity to resubmit or is this solicitation one time only? You certainly won’t be funded if you don't apply, but it is often the case that there may be a "better" opportunity to pursue that will enable you to not only be eligible but to also be competitive. That might mean responding to a different solicitation. Or finding another organization to partner or collaborate with.
The past six months has seen a flurry of new funding opportunities announced from many federal agencies supported by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). These have generated an unprecedented level of interest and enthusiasm. But take a minute before you start to write to make sure that you are not only eligible but are competitive. There can be a very significant difference.
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NIH Niche Assessment Program
If you have received a NIH Phase I SBIR in FY 09/10 and haven’t already done so, you should consider participation in NIH’s Niche Assessment Program for its SBIR Phase I awardees in fiscal years (FY) 2009 and FY 2010. Fifty (50) slots are available and will be filled on a “first come, first served” basis. Only NIH FY 09 and FY 10 SBIR Phase I awardees (not STTR) are eligible to participate. Information that participants will receive in the Technology Niche Analysis™ report may be helpful in the preparation of the commercialization plan that is required in an SBIR Phase II application. Click here for more information.
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SBIR Reauthorization Update
In late July, Congress approved a two-month extension for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, which was set to expire on Friday, July 31. S. 1513 extends the program in its current form until September 30, 2009, which coincides with the end of the federal fiscal year.
What does this mean for the SBIR program’s future?? It means that it is still not guaranteed! Whether or not you have already contacted your congressional representatives in support of SBIR your input is still needed! Not sure who to contact or what to say? Refer to BBC's May newsletter for suggested language (just make sure to change the date to September 30, 2009) and for contact links.
Now more than ever we need this critical source of early stage capital. Please help.
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NIH/CDC SBIR 2010.1 Contract
Solicitation Released
Were you aware that not all NIH SBIR awards are grants? NIH also awards SBIR contracts. While applicant eligibility requirements remain the same there is a fundamental difference between grants and contracts. NIH SBIR grants can be 'investigator initiated' where you the applicant define the problem and project goals. NIH SBIR contract proposals must be submitted in response to very specific topics. The PHS 2010.1 SBIR Contract Solicitation Notice was released on August 19 and can be found here. Proposals are due November 9, 2009. There are a total of 76 specific topics with 7 NIH Institutes and 5 CDC Centers participating as listed below. Contact information is provided for each institute or center. If you are interested in pursuing a proposal you should contact the appropriate NIH or CDC representative as soon as possible as described in the notice.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- National Cancer Institute (NCI) – 23 Topics
- National Center for Research
Resources (NCRR) – 2 Topics
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute (NHLBI) – 6 Topics
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism (NIAAA) – 6 Topics
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious
Diseases (NIAID) – 3 Topics
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – 14 Topics
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) – 8 Topics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) – 1 Topic
- National Center for HIV/AIDs, Viral Hepatitis, STD,
and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) – 3 Topics
- National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) – 2 Topics
- National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne
& Enteric Diseases (NCZVED) – 2 Topics
- Coordinating Center for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) – 6 Topics
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BBC 2009/2010 SBIR/STTR Training Season in Full Swing!
What are the two single most effective SBIR/STTR tools that you should take advantage of? Time and Training — Ample time to prepare a competitive proposal and intensive training to make sure your valuable time is spent most effectively. BBC will be offering training throughout the fall and early winter in a number of locations across the country including:
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Chicago, IL
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Cleveland, OH
- Houghton, MI
- Louisville, KY
- New York, NY
- Denver, CO
Please visit our web site for information on sponsoring organizations, dates, fees, and other details. Don't see a training that works for you? Contact us to discuss hosting a training session in your area. |
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SBIR/STTR 101: Introduction
and Overview
September 10 – Ypsilanti, MI
SBIR/STTR Proposal
Preparation – NIH focus September 10-11 – Chicago, IL
September 16-17 – Ann Arbor, MI
September 23-24 – Cleveland, OH
October 6-7 – Louisville, KY
View BBC Course Schedule
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