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SBIR/STTR Programs SBIR/STTR Programs IntroductionIntroduction
John Ujvari, MBASBIR Program Specialist
North Carolina SBTDC
Email: sbir@sbtdc.org
Phone: 919-962-8297
Web: www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp
Brief HistoryBrief History
Small Business Innovation Development Act of 1982
Federal Agencies with R&D Budgets in Excess of $100 Million
Set Aside % of Extramural Research Budget Currently 2.5% = $1.8 Billion 50,000 Awards Made Since Inception Over $12 Billion Awarded Since Inception
SBIR in a nutshellSBIR in a nutshell
R&D funds set aside for high-risk/high-payoff research conducted by small (<500), for-profit firms….
….that are likely to lead to a commercializable product
Three phases
Funding BreakdownFunding Breakdown
Phase I Evaluate viability and feasibility of an idea Up to $100K for 6 month period*
Phase II Expand results Further pursue development Up to $750K for up to 24 months*
Phase IIICommercializationNo SBIR funds
Federal Agencies Federal Agencies Participating in SBIR (11)Participating in SBIR (11)
Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency NASA National Science Foundation
SBIR Eligibility SBIR Eligibility CheckpointsCheckpoints
Organized for-profit U.S. business At least 51% U.S. owned and independently
operated Business is located in U.S. P.I.’s primary employment is with small
business during the project 500 or fewer employees
STTR in a nutshellSTTR in a nutshell
Three phase program that parallels SBIR Aimed at moving tech from academia through
small business into marketplace R&D must be a joint effort between small
business (not <40%) and non-profit research institution (not <30%)
Program and funds are managed by the small business, but P.I. may be from non-profit
STTR Cont’dSTTR Cont’d
Largest five SBIR agencies participate DOD DOE HHS NASA NSF
Phase 1 – Up to $100K (12 months) Phase 2 – Up to $750K Phase 3 - Commercialization
SBIR/STTR Critical SBIR/STTR Critical DifferencesDifferences
Research PartnerResearch Partner
SBIR: Allows for, but does not require, research institution partners
STTR: Requires partners from research institutions (e.g., universities)
SBIR/STTR Critical SBIR/STTR Critical DifferencesDifferences
Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator
SBIR: PI’s primary (>50%) employment must be with small business concern
STTR: Primary employment not stipulated [PI can be from research institution or from small business concern]
SBIR vs. STTRSBIR vs. STTRUnique FeaturesUnique Features
SBIR STTRSet-Aside of Agency Budget 2.5% .30 %
Award Guidelines Phase I $100K $100K6 mo 12 mo
Phase II $750K $750K 2 yrs 2 yrs
Subcontracts Phase I 33% 60% Phase II 50% 60%
Academic Component Not Required 30%
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NC’s SBIR/STTR RankingsNC’s SBIR/STTR Rankings
NC’s lead SBIR outreach agency since 1999 High potential for continued ranking increases Lag time issue
NORTH CAROLINA’SNORTH CAROLINA’SSBIR/STTR NATIONAL RANKINGSBIR/STTR NATIONAL RANKING
YEAROverall SBIR
Increase Over Previous Year
Overall STTR
2002 18th 68% increase 4th
2001 21st 24% increase 22nd
2000 22nd 28th
Major Advantages of Major Advantages of ProgramsPrograms
Significant amount of funds reserved for small, innovative firms
Funds high risk projects Firm retains IP – no dilution Provides valuable credibility Offers a simplified route to obtaining federal
R&D funds
Important Facts Important Facts to Rememberto Remember
Eligibility determined at time of award PI is not required to have a Ph.D PI is required to have expertise to oversee
project scientifically and technically Applications may be submitted to different
agencies for similar work Awards may not be accepted from different
agencies for the same project
SolicitationsSolicitations
Search all agencies for a fit Some solicitations very general, some very
specific Do not force fit
Will not help you win Not good for the direction of your company Do not send in an unsolicited idea
Solicitation Release Sample Solicitation Release Sample CalendarCalendar
Sample SolicitationsSample Solicitations
DoD
NIH
Where to Look for Where to Look for InformationInformation
Each agency has a website Solicitation lists Applications
Excellent portals www.zyn.com www.sbirworld.com
SubmissionSubmission
Done electronically for most agencies now Proposals are not read on a rolling-basis
Review TimelineReview Timeline
Write Proposal: January - April 1 Submit Proposal: April 1 Agency Review: April - August Receive Confirmation: August - October Receive Funding if Successful: October -
December Generally a 9 month process Note this is a hypothetical sample – all
agencies are different
How the SBTDC How the SBTDC can Assist youcan Assist you
Help determine if your company is eligible Answer general questions during proposal
process Put you in contact with key individuals,
universities and agencies Review proposals from a business
perspective and make recommendations
Information ResourcesInformation ResourcesBrochureBrochure
Clear overview of all services provided on one sheet
Information ResourcesInformation ResourcesSBIR NewsletterSBIR Newsletter
Content: Calendar of events Success stories Agency updates/announcements Solicitation release and proposal deadlines Proposal tips
Information ResourceInformation ResourceSBIR WebsiteSBIR Website
www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp Content:
Program handbook Proposal deadline calendar Newsletter archives Proposal Tips Sample Proposals Proposal tips Success Stories Agency Presentations
CounselingCounseling
Strategize Answer questions during proposal process Review proposals
Team Support Team Support
SBIR is the rallying point for our Tech Team 6 members statewide
Questions ?Questions ?
John Ujvari, MBASBIR Program Specialist
North Carolina SBTDC
Phone: 919-962-8297
Email: sbir@sbtdc.org
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