SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop - General
(covers all agencies with specific emphasis on DoD, NIH, NSF, DoE)

These one to two day sessions provide detailed instruction on proposal preparation, including both technical and commercialization plans and proposal submission procedures. Differences between agencies are addressed.  Core principals of preparing fundable SBIR/STTR proposals are stressed.

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
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)