SBIR OutreachThis Section contains:
SBIR/STTR Program Overview
HTR’s SBIR/STTR Assistance
HTR’s Phase-0 Grant Program - SBIR/STTR Proposal Development
SBIR resources
Contact HTR – e-mail Rami Katz or call (585) 214-0596
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 close to $1 Million of "free money".
Funding
Phase I - Up to $100,000 for the development of a proof of concept
Phase II - Up to $750,000 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 Rami Katz, Director of Technology Commercialization, (585) 214-0596
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. Most of the services are provided free-of-charge, through the support of Finger Lakes Wired.
SBIR/STTR Program Education
HTR holds two training seminars annually
- SBIR 101 - April/May - will cover the program basics, eligibility, regional resources, accounts from grant-winners, and strategies to improve your proposals
- SBIR 202 - October/November - 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
HTR's Phase-0 Grant
| Purpose |
To assist Finger Lakes Region entrepreneurs and innovative small businesses in developing better SBIR and STTR grant proposals to fund the development of innovative new product or service concepts. The Phase-0 Grant will reimburse businesses for Qualified Expenses incurred while developing the firm's Phase-I SBIR/STTR grant proposal |
| Qualified Expenses |
1. The Phase-0 Grant will reimburse businesses for fees paid to third-parties, dedicated to developing/improving the firm's SBIR or STTR grant proposal, including:
* Retaining the services of a professional grant writer
* Proposal review and enhancement by experienced SBIR/STTR
consultants
* Expenses related to the development of the grant's budget
* Expenses related to market research in connection with the
commercialization plan and/or other sections of the grant proposal
2. The grant will not cover costs that are associated with work that was done by parties internal to the firm, nor will it fund technical research, product development or miscellaneous expenses
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| Preference |
Preference will be given to applicants that have not won SBIR awards |
| Funding Source |
HTR through the Finger Lakes Region Wired Grant |
| Approving Body |
HTR - Technology Commercialization Manager |
| Amount |
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| Deadline |
5:00 p.m. on the last day of each calendar month |
| Award announcement |
- 5:00 p.m. on the 16th day of the calendar month following the submission
- Announcements will be made through e-mail
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| Eligible Applicants |
Small Businesses that qualify for SBIR/STTR grants, according to the programs' rules |
| Other Requirements |
- All applications must comply with the Phase-0 and SBIR/STTR grant program rules
- All applications must be submitted electronically - with a complete Phase-0 Grant Application form attached
- Awards will be paid only after the applicant has actually submitted the underlying SBIR/STTR proposal to the relevant agency
- A company can only submit one Phase-0 Grant application per one SBIR or STTR grant proposal
- Multiple, similar, Phase-0 proposals - one Phase-0 grant. Similar to the SBIR/STTR programs rules
- Applicants must submit the associated Phase-I proposal within nine (9) months after the Phase-0 award announcement
- In 2007, all Phase-I proposals submitted after 12/31/06 will be eligible for a Phase-0 grant
- All Phase-0 applications must include invoices detailing the Qualified Expenses to be reimbursed
- Applicants must submit invoices detailing the Qualified Expenses to be reimbursed within nine (9) months after the Phase-0 award announcement and prior to the disbursement of the award money
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| Forms and instructions |
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SBIR Resources
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