Michigan programs

BBCetc provides commercialization services, including SBIR/STTR training and one-on-one proposal preparation assistance to technology entrepreneurs and early-stage technology companies throughout Michigan. Through a combination of seminars, training sessions, and one-on-one assistance, BBC helps clients progress toward the goal of commercialization of novel products and technologies.

Services include:

• SBIR/STTR and Commercialization Training
• SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Assistance
• Statewide Outreach

Costs to provide these services are covered in whole or in part by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Small Business and Technology and Development Center (MI-SBTDC). Some services require a co-payment by the client. Details are included in the program descriptions that follow.

Download, complete and submit our screening tool to be eligible to receive one-on-one assistance with the development of your SBIR/STTR proposal.

BBCetc offers the following services under these programs:

SBIR/STTR and Commercialization Training*
BBC provides in-depth focused training at various locations across the state on topics of particular interest to early-stage technology companies and entrepreneurs. View the current schedule

*Training is co-sponsored by the MI-SBTDC and supported by the MEDC.

SBIR/STTR Proposal Development Assistance
BBC can assist in all aspects of SBIR/STTR proposals, including:

• developing an overall grant strategy
• identifying appropriate solicitations
• project planning
• reviewing the full proposal prior to submission

Assuming sufficient time is available prior to the submission deadline BBC consultants will complete comprehensive proposal reviews for clients selected for proposal development assistance. Clients are required to share with BBC information on the results of the agency review and the grant award decision.

To be eligible for proposal development assistance prospective clients must complete an application and have attended a SBIR/STTR agency-specific seminar. Selected participants that continue to show progress will receive approximately 12 hours of consulting per company.

Clients fees apply only when a proposal is funded. Fees are $1,500 for a funded Phase I proposal and $5,000 for a funded Phase II proposal.

Statewide Outreach
BBC travels throughout the state to attend appropriate state and local meetings to promote these programs, recruit clients and additional resources, and provide general information on SBIR/STTR and technology commercialization. Meetings with venture capitalists, academic technology transfer administrators, and others in a position to provide assistance to technology entrepreneurs will be conducted as appropriate to help achieve the goals of the program.

Individuals and groups involved in technology commercialization across Michigan are encouraged to contact BBC to request assistance or discuss collaborative opportunities.

The state of Michigan supports SBIR/STTR applicants with commercialization funding through the Emerging Technologies Fund.  Please visit www.mietf.org before you submit your SBIR/STTR proposal to learn about this important program.