BBC: SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for DoD

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Biotechnology Business Consultants hosting at Macomb-OU INCubator

SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep for DoD
Thursday, August 8, 2013 | 9 until 3 p.m.
Macomb-OU INCubator
6633 18 Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314

This Dept. of Defense-focused seminar provides detailed instruction on the ins and outs of preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DoD, including both technical and commercialization plans, and navigating the submission process. You'll come away with:

• Up-to-date information about the DoD SBIR program
• Differences between the various DoD components
• Identifying a topic
• Outlines and considerations for each part of your proposal 
• Strategies for targeting DoD's mission and requirements
• Writing your proposal to meet the reviewers' expectations
• Technological innovation and commercial merit – what this really means
• Common problems and pitfalls and how to avoid them

ABOUT SBIR/STTR
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs award over $2.3 billion in grants and contracts annually through a competitive awards-based process. This compelling source of non-dilutive funding encourages technology-based businesses to explore ideas and profit from their commercialization.

ABOUT THE MI SBIR/STTR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs award over $2.3 billion in grants and contracts annually through a competitive awards-based process. This compelling source of non-dilutive funding encourages technology-based businesses to explore ideas and profit from their commercialization.

COST $75 in state/$125 out-of-state (Lunch is included.) REGISTRATION Please visit the BBC EventBrite for the required registration for this event. ABOUT BBCetc BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting (BBCetc) specializes in helping emerging companies to win federal SBIR and STTR funding and use it strategically to propel growth. BBC services include training courses and one-on-one consulting in the areas of small businesses technology assessment, SBIR/STTR proposal development, commercialization planning, and grants and contracts management.

BECKY AISTRUP: MBA, BBCetc Principal Consultant     Prior to joining BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting as a Principal Consultant in July 2012, Becky was the SBIR/STTR Program Director for the Minnesota Science and Technology Authority. Becky's professional background includes over 20 years of experience working within the medical, biotech, advanced materials and electronics industries, and consulting with technology companies on SBIR/STTR funding. She holds a B.A. degree in Chemistry from the University of Kansas, an M.B.A. in Marketing Management from the University of Minnesota, and a Master's Certification in Interactive Marketing from the University of San Francisco.