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2022 SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit: Dec 6-7

The SBA Innovation Ecosystem Summit was curated to connect entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) from around the country to learn from one another as we work together to build a thriving national ecosystem that promotes equitable access to capital and resources for innovators across the country.   Check out the event video HERE! Gather with new […]

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Dept of Homland Security (DHS) Issues 23.1 SBIR Pre-Solicitation

11/19/22 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE S&T Public Affairs, 202-254-2385 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program released seven topics for the new SBIR 23.1 Pre-solicitation. During this period, small business can review the topics and ask clarifying technical questions about topic requirements. “The SBIR program provides an opportunity for small businesses, including […]

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NSF SBIR/STTR LIVE Q&A Sessions: Oct. 13th & 27th, 2pm EST

TOPIC:      Q&A: Intro to America’s Seed Fund at NSF   DESCRIPTION: Join this question-and-answer session to learn more about America’s Seed Fund powered by the National Science Foundation. A Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program director will answer questions about how to get started, the basics of eligibility and what […]

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I-Corps @ NIH Program Participation Opportunity PAR-22-073

PAR-22-073 Funding Opportunity Purpose: Through this ‘I-Corps at NIH‘ program Funding Opportunity announcement (FOA), the NIH & Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide administrative suppliment awards to ACTIVE SBIR (NIH & CDC) and STTR PHI (NIH only Recipients.  The I-Corps at NIH program is focused on educating reseachers and technologists on how to translate […]

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NIH FREE Webinar: Human Subject Research: What SBIR/STTR Aplicants Need to Know 10/18

Thinking about applying for NIH #SBIR or #STTR funding or submitting a contract proposal? Attend this webinar to learn everything you need to know about human subjects research requirements! Topic:   Human Subjects Research: What SBIR & STTR Applicants Need to Know Description: Whether applying for an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer […]

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Science Center – NIH SBIR/STTR Session 10/20/22

Leverage SBIR/STTR Funding to Create a Diverse Scientific Workforce Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Are you a life sciences entrepreneur or small business in need of resources for your research? Scientific innovators can get funding and other support through the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. Join […]

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PA’s IPart Awarded FY22-23 SBA FAST Continuation of Funding

(9/30/22) NEWS RELEASE   Download Full Release PRESS OFFICE Release Date: September 30, 2022                                   Contact: Tiffani.Clements@sba.gov Release Number: 22-80 Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram   SBA Awards Over $5.4 Million in Grants to Strengthen Research Funding Opportunities Across the U.S. WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and […]

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SBIR/STTR Fall 2022 Innovation Summit – Sept 27 & 28 – Washington, DC

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $4 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees […]

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BBC Etc. – “From The Sources’ Mouth” – FREE Virtual Event Sept 13-15

Our friends & colleagues at BBC Etc. are offering this FREE, virtual, 3-day SBIR/STTR training event featuring SBIR/STTR program managers across all 11 agencies. Join in on agency-focused presentations, panel discussions and open Q&A. Attendees will learn agencies’ mission and tips for creating a successful proposal, have an opportunity to ask live questions of all […]

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OLIN Partnership Awarded IPart MicroVoucher for PHI SBIR to EPA

8/28/22 OLIN Labs is the research and development group at OLIN, a landscape architecture, planning, and urban design practice founded in 1976 with the mission to “create places that enhance life.” Dedicated to supporting community health and wellbeing and the healthy functioning of ecosystems, OLIN specializes in green infrastructure, resilient design, and landscape over structure. […]

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Vivasc Therapeutics Awarded NIH PHI STTR

8/18/22 Receives NIH Ph I STTR Grant to Utilize Novel Cardiac Targeting Peptides for Targeted Delivery of Amiodarone to the Heart for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation This approach may minimize systemic toxicity associated with amiodarone The University of Pittsburgh and Vivasc Therapeutics Inc. has been awarded a PHI STTR grant  by the NIH National Heart, […]

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Advanced Optronics Awarded $5k MV for PHI NSF SBIR

8/15/22 Advanced Optronics, Inc (AO) designs & manufactures implantable, smart sensors to improve patient outcomes in a wide array of medical applications for more minimally invasive surgery. AO’s first product is an integrated force and position sensor for cochlear implants (CIs). These sensors provide real-time feedback to surgeons during CI surgery to reduce surgical trauma […]

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