trend sbir presentation

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Introduction to Government Grants for Small Business Innovation

Mark Malagodi, Director, TRENDThe Technology Research and Development

Center of Alaska

Supporting and promoting the innovation and commercialization of new technology in Alaska

430 West Seventh, Suite 110

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Phone: (907) 786-7295

www.trendalaska.org

Mark.Malagodi@aksbdc.orgWhat We Will Cover Today...

1. Overview of TREND

2. Overview of SBIR/STTR Program

3. Is the SBIR/STTR Program right for

you?

4. A Primer on the Application Process

5. Partnering is the biggest key to success

6. The Phase 0 Grant Program

7. Description of Alaskan Awardees

430 West Seventh, Suite 110

Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Phone: (907) 786-7295

www.trendalaska.org

Mark.Malagodi@aksbdc.org

TREND is a specialty center within the University of Alaska Small Business Development Center and a partner

program of PTAC

TREND and the SBIR Program

TREND was created in 2002 to support Alaskan small businesses in the innovation and commercialization of new technology.

TREND quickly began to specialize in assisting companies with the SBIR and STTR programs.

TREND was awarded a FAST (Federal and State Partnership) grant in October 2014. Focus of grant is to increase the number of Alaskan SBIR awardees.

What is SBIR and STTR?

SBIR Small Business Innovation ResearchSTTR Small Business Technology Transfer

Basically, the programs represent a process through which federal agencies solicit small businesses to research and develop technology that is of interest or necessity to their agency and the nation.

• Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) – $2.4 Billion (FY12) federal set-aside (since 1982)

for U.S. Small Businesses. 2.7% of R&D budget for each agency

• Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) – $300 Million (FY12) federal set-aside (since 1992)

for U.S. Small Businesses working with not-for-profit Research Institutions (e.g. universities). 0.35% of R&D budget for agencies >$1B

Government Funding

Participating Agencies

• Department of Agriculture• Department of Commerce• Department of Defense (STTR)• Department of Education• Department of Energy (STTR)• Department of Health & Human Services (STTR)• Department of Homeland Security• Department of Transportation• Environmental Protection Agency• National Aeronautics & Space Administration (STTR)• National Science Foundation (STTR)

Research Areas

Some of the general research areas commonly funded include:

• Communications• Electronics• Life Sciences • Materials Development• Robotics

• Security• Energy• Health Sciences• Environmental

SBIR companies have produced over: 20X # patents as universities

5X # patents as large companies

SBIR-backed firms responsible for ~25% of the nation’s most crucial innovations over last decade

Largest source of early stage financing

SBIR Impact

Phases

The SBIR/STTR Program is a highly competitive three-phase system.

Phase I

Phase I is a feasibility study to evaluate the scientific and technical merit of an idea.Generally awards are for periods of up to six months (12 months STTR) in amounts up to $150,000. Average 1 of 6 applicants win Phase 1.

2-3 goals should be set. Meeting these goals is critical to showing feasibility and moving to Phase II.

Phase II

Phase II is to expand on the results of Phase I and further pursue development through prototyping and pilot testing.

Generally awards are for periods of up to two years in amounts up to $1,500,000.

40 % of Phase II applicants are successful. Only Phase 1 awardees can apply.

Phase III

Phase III is for the commercialization of the results of Phase II and usually involves private sector or non-SBIR Federal funding.

Technology Readiness Level

SBIR Soliciations

Step 1 – Choose the agency that best fits your talents.

Step 2 – Find a topic match, Grant or Contract

Granting Agency – NSFwww.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/

Contract Agency – DODwww.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/

So You're REALLY Going to DO THIS?

If you find a topic for which you are qualified to apply you should begin the proposal process at least three months before deadline.

Talk to the Agency Contact listed in the Solicitation. They encourage it and you will get great feedback on interest level

Deadline dates are Final – No Excuses!

Required Registrations

Registration Process - Takes Time!

DUNS Number www.dnb.com/get-a-duns-number.html

Register with SAM https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1

Register with Grants.gov if necessary

Register with the Granting Agencye.g. NSF – Fastlane

Preparing the Proposal

A good proposal will take at least 40 – 60 hours to prepare

Read the Entire Solicitation! – Boring I know, but necessary

Follow the Instructions to the Letter

Contact TREND for assistance in writing the proposal

Preparing the Proposal, cont.

Write the proposal thinking through the eyes of the reviewers

Give a concise description of your technology but focus on the tasks you will complete during the grant period

Stick to the defined page limits

Include a commercialization plan. General in Phase I, Specific in Phase II

Preparing the Proposal, cont.

Gather letters of support from clients who will use your technology after development

Hiring a grant writer is usually not a good choice.

Have TREND and/or people you trust review the proposal.

Review, Rewrite repeat ad nauseam

SBIR Timeline

1) Phase I application begin preparation 3 months before proposal is due.

2) 1 month initial agency review

3) 3 months scientific review panel - receive score which will give good indicator

4) 3 more months until awards are finalized

5) Phase II application made after completion of Phase I

6) 3 - 6 months to fund Phase II

Difference between SBIR & STTR

SBIR permits research institution partners. Small business performs 67% in Phase I and 50% in Phase II.STTR requires you team with research institution partners. Small business performs 40% and research institution 30%.SBIR stipulates primary (>50%) employment of the Principal Investigator must be with small business concern.

STTR does not stipulate PI employment. The PI can be from the research institution and/or from small business. Institutional partner is subcontractor.

Howdy Partner

Partnering with University or Lab is single biggest indicator of success

Could be UAA faculty but UAF and Outside Universities are also potential partners

Federal Laboratories - Need to initiate CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement and waiver from SBA

Example of Federal Lab Partnership

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

www.pnnl.gov/edo/assistance/sbir_how_to.pdf

Howdy Partner, cont.

EPSCoR Phase 0 Grant

Experimental Program to Simulate Competitive Research

• Provides grants up to $5,000 to assist Alaskan small businesses in SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal preparation. $20,000 Bridge grant for Phase 1 Awardees

• Effort to increase the number of SBIR proposals submitted from Alaskan businesses.

Who are AK Awardees?

SciFish excels at developing applications that require the collection of information from ocean-based platforms.

We design mechanical systems and provide consulting engineering for Civil Aviation Aircraft modification. Our areas of expertise are based on core competencies of Mechanical and Materials engineering in context with manufacturing.

Mind Matters Research

Lyn Freeman, is recruiting 45 women, or men, who have recently finished treatment for breast cancer.

During the next year, she will offer three eight-week sessions that teach participants how to use imagery, art, even storytelling to improve their mental and physical health.

Phase II will be to invite participants in from rural Alaska via telemedicine.

Photo by EVAN R. STEINHAUSER / Anchorage Daily News

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Phone: (907) 786-7295

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Search All Awards from All States:

https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/technology

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Phone: (907) 786-7295

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Thank you for your time and attention

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