SBIR & STTR Resources
Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is a three-phase grant program that funds the Research & Development of products or services for the government. The projects are designed to address the nation's scientific and engineering needs and span the technology spectrum from aviation and agriculture to medicine and manufacturing. Phase I grants provide up to $100,000 to test the scientific merit or feasibility of an idea. Phase II grants provide up to $750,000 for pilot testing and prototype development. By Phase III SBIR/STTR projects are expected to attract private sector investment and result in the commercialization.
Resource Guide
The Most Comprehensive and Easy to Use SBIR Information Site
Research Commercialization and SBIR Center-provides low or no cost SBIR webinars
A resource for training and education on all things SBIR/STTR from understanding SBIR/STTR to obtaining funding for commercialization.
Government Portal providing links to SBIR/STTR resources
California iHub Initiative
http://business.ca.gov/Innovation.aspx
In an effort to harness and enhance California’s innovative spirit, the state of California launched its new, forward-thinking Innovation Hub (iHub) initiative. The iHub initiative will improve the state's national and global competitiveness by stimulating partnerships, economic development, and job creation around specific research clusters through state-designated iHubs. The iHubs will leverage assets such as research parks, technology incubators, universities, and federal laboratories to provide an innovation platform for startup companies, economic development organizations, business groups, and venture capitalists.
Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/SBIR.htm
Gail and Jim Greenwood have been active in SBIR/STTR since the programs' inception, making firms aware of the opportunity, and teaching them how to write competitive technical and cost proposals for funding.
They also are regular instructors of Phase I and Phase II proposal preparation workshops at national and regional conferences. An evaluation of the effectiveness of their training showed that over 90 percent of the workshop attendees indicated that the Greenwoods had improved their ability to compete for SBIR and STTR awards.
Grow Emerging Companies, LLC
A full-service consulting firm that provides a range of expertise, including access to capital, acquisitions & exits, and government funding to emerging and established firms across the nation. Our team of experts offers comprehensive services to emerging and established commercial and government contractors/grantees.