Join our team of SBIR experts and the FAST (Federal and State Technology) Center of Illinois for an SBIR/STTR webinar event from 1:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, May 23.
This session will provide a discussion of both pre-proposal and proposal work related to preparing a Phase I proposal. During the pre-proposal section, you will learn more about finding an opportunity, key elements of an ideal SBIR/STTR project, how to engage with the agency, and the importance of building a solid team. During the proposal section, you will learn about common pitfalls in Phase I proposals, an overview of common major proposal sections, the importance of milestones, and a discussion of other proposal sections all Phase I applicants will encounter. If you are new to SBIR/STTR, this will provide you with many points to consider as you prepare your next proposal. If you are experienced in the program, this workshop will provide you the opportunity to get a fresh look at ways to approach key sections of SBIR/STTR proposals.
Our presenter will be Kris Parmelee of the Parmelee Consulting Group, Inc., a member of the FAST Center of Illinois consultant team. Kris is a proud graduate of Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA). She started her career at an Indianapolis-based nonprofit in program development and management. After gaining initial experience in fund raising, Kris launched her own venture in 2000 with a focus on private foundation and federal grants. In 2005, she expanded her experience to include SBIR/STTR and for the past five years, has focused almost exclusively on SBIR/STTR and project management services.
After the presentation, teams will have the opportunity to ask questions from the FAST team. Office Hours are also available by signing up online.
This is a free, virtual event, but registration is required. The link to the webinar will be emailed to you upon completion of your registration. Recording Notice: By registering for this webinar, you acknowledge and agree that it will be recorded and shared online for public viewing.
For more information and how to access more resources, visit the FAST Center at Illinois website. This program is open to all entrepreneurs in the State of Illinois seeking to access SBIR/STTR grant funding.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. By including qualified small businesses in the nation's R&D arena, high-tech innovation is stimulated, and the United States gains entrepreneurial spirit as it meets its specific research and development needs.
