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430 West Seventh, Suite 110
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 786-7295
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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
[email protected] 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
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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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
Questions?