SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop (1.5 Day Intensive) – non-NIH Specific
(with emphasis on Department of Defense, Department Of Energy and National Science Foundation)

These one and one-half day sessions provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures with emphasis on DOD, DOE and NSF.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
	Technology-based entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a SBIR/STTR proposal within the next 12 months
	Note: Attendance at an SBIR/STTR 101 session and/or previous SBIR/STTR experience is preferred
WHY ATTEND?
	To receive detailed instruction on preparing each component of a proposal
	To get current information on the SBIR/STTR program and the agency’s proposal submission processes
	To ensure that you have all of the tools and information necessary to prepare a competitive proposal
TOPICS COVERED:
	Strategic Planning – First, Do Your Homework SBIR/STTR program details Technological innovation and commercial merit – what this really means Strategies for targeting your proposal to meet Agency’s mission and requirements How to do your intelligence work prior to writing the proposal
	Proposal Development -- Crafting a Fundable Proposal Planning tools for writing the proposal The SBIR/STTR review process – learn how to write the proposal to meet the reviewers’ expectations Step-by-step process on how to write each section of a SBIR/STTR proposal Common problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them
	Preparing a Commercialization Plan - Good science is necessary but not sufficient. A strong commercialization strategy is a critical element in successful SBIR/STTR proposals.
	Proposal Submission – Detailed information you need to be prepared for a successful submission.
	Post-Award Administration – What to do once you learn you are going to be funded (and what to do next if you learn you are not)