Who Should Attend

SBIR Talks is ideal for:

• Early-stage startups pursuing non-dilutive funding

• Small businesses interested in federal R&D grant opportunities

• University-affiliated innovators and research teams

• Faculty founders and technology commercialization teams

• Entrepreneurs exploring SBIR/STTR as part of their funding strategy

• Companies preparing for Phase I, Phase II, or commercialization pathways

• Innovation ecosystem partners supporting high-growth ventures

What You’ll Learn

Topics may include:

• SBIR and STTR program fundamentals

• Agency-specific funding opportunities and priorities

• How to determine whether your company is a fit for SBIR/STTR

• Building a strong Phase I proposal strategy

• Common proposal mistakes and how to avoid them

• Understanding the path from Phase I to Phase II and beyond

• Commercialization planning and customer discovery

• Budgeting, compliance, and financial considerations

• Legal and accounting considerations for grant-funded startups

• Post-award support, partnerships, and follow-on funding pathways

SBIR TALKS: Crisis as Catalyst - The Impact on Innovation

In SBIR TALKS: Crisis as Catalyst, Martin Kleckner and Shomit Chose reflect on how the COVID-19 crisis accelerated healthcare innovation by forcing scalable solutions. They argue that if we can solve the problem of healthcare scalability under crisis conditions, we may also unlock a path toward achieving healthcare as a human right.

SBIR TALKS 06/03/20 - Advice from SBIR Awardees

In this session, two professors who successfully secured SBIR Phase I and II awards share their experiences navigating the process. They offer practical advice, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and answer key questions to help future applicants succeed.