SBIR Outreach This Section contains:
SBIR/STTR Program Overview
HTR’s SBIR/STTR Assistance
SBIR/STTR Proposal Development
SBIR resources
Contact MIke Riedlinger or call (585) 413-9061
Program Overview
The SBIR and STTR (Small Business Innovative Research and Small Business Technology Transfer) grants can provide small businesses developing innovative technologies with potential for commercialization in private and government-sector markets over $1 Million in grant funding.
Funding
Phase I Up to $150,000 for the development of a proof of concept
Phase II Up to $1,000,000 (one million) for the development of a prototype
Phase III Commercial sale of the product/solution. Some Federal agencies can purchase your product or solution, or provide non-SBIR matching funds
Winning an SBIR/STTR grant serves as a key indicator for Venture Capital sources as well as strategic partners, affirming the validity of the technology, the need for the product or solution you developed and making the company a more attractive investment target due to the grant funds.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for the SBIR program, a Small Business must comply with all of the following:
- For-profit U.S. business
- 500 or fewer employees
- +51% owned by individuals
The STTR program is available to:
- SBIR firms that are collaborating with a Research Institute on the development of the technology
- The Research institute has to be:
* U.S. Based
* Non-Profit Research Organization
Award Probabilities
Phase I - SBIR - About 15% of the proposals receive funding.
STTR - About 15%-20% of STTR proposals are funded, usually higher than SBIR.
Phase II - About 33% - 40% of Phase I winners are awarded a Phase II grant.
Federal Agencies Participating in SBIR
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Education (ED), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health & Human Services (HHS, NIH), Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), National Science Foundation (NSF).
List of SBIR/STTR agency websites: http://www.zyn.com/sbir/#agsites
Additional Information
Contact Mike Riedlinger or call (585) 413-9061
For more information regarding the various nuances of the program, including eligibility, solicitations and HTR's assistance - SBIR Program Overview - Proposal Writing Tips
For more information about the SBIR/STTR program visit the SBA's website - http://www.sba.gov/sbir
HTR's SBIR Assistance
HTR is focusing its efforts on assisting more regional firms submit more and better grant proposals - proposals that will direct a larger portion of the SBIR/STTR funds to the Finger Lakes Region. Contact Mike Riedlinger about grant matching, project management and proposal review services from HTR.
SBIR/STTR Program Education
HTR holds training seminars annually
- SBIR 101 - Covers the program basics, eligibility, regional resources, accounts from grant-winners, and strategies to improve your proposals
- SBIR 202 - In-depth focus on specific topics including: Phase II grants, proposal budgeting, contract negotiations and grant writing
Proposal Review and Enhancement
HTR will review your grant proposal and will provide the following assistance:
- Market Assessment - demonstrate the validity of the commercial opportunity the grant proposal will address (service provided for a fee)
- STTR partners - find an academic or industry partner to complete your STTR
- Strategic Partners - add resources and credibility to your commercialization plan:
* Customers
* Manufacturers, Channel Partners
* Government users
- Research Partners -
* Enhance your team and validate the research plan
* Provide access to equipment and additional resources
- Letters of Support - provide validation from third-parties
- Grant writers - identify resources that can assist in creating a better proposal
SBIR Resources
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