SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop (2 Day Intensive) – NIH Specific

This two-day workshop combines the SBIR/STTR 101, Proposal Preparation, and NIH Electronic Submission Workshops into a two-day intensive workshop. This is targeted to life science companies, covering DOD, NSF and NIH, with detailed emphasis on NIH.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
	Life science focused entrepreneurs and small companies seeking funding for R&D with plans to submit a 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 Agencies that fund life science related projects 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 – Details on the proposal preparation process. (This is not just a basic research grant!) 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)