Lunch & Learn SBIR/STTR grants for funding innovation startups

Bring your lunch and get an Introduction to the SBIR/STTR Program  

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. 

The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) is another program that expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development (R&D) arena. Central to the program is expansion of the public/private sector partnership to include the joint venture opportunities for small businesses and nonprofit research institutions. The unique feature of the STTR program is the requirement for the small business to formally collaborate with a research institution in Phase I and Phase II. STTR’s most important role is to bridge the gap between performance of basic science and commercialization of resulting innovations.

Since 1992, the SBIR/STTR program has served as the largest single source of non-dilutive funding for innovative ideas.  Each year, 11 participating federal agencies award more than $2.5 billion to U.S. Small businesses. This session will provide a brief overview to the program rules, requirements and criteria for participation in this highly competitive program.

Our presenter, Kris Parmelee founder and president of Parmelee Consulting, Kris is responsible for formulating and delivering project management and proposal development strategies tailored to meet the needs of her clients.

For the past eight years, her consultancy has focused solely on the SBIR/STTR program working with the State of Indiana, Indiana University, Purdue University and a wide range of private market clients as they navigate and participate in the SBIR/STTR program.