Welcome to our resources page. This is our collection of resources that you may find helpful for your organization. Check back regularlly as we are always updating this page.
Research Hubs
Research hubs are the ideal venue for #smallbusiness owners looking to network. Meet likeminded founders, potential hires, and industry mentors! 💼 🧠 ...
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SMART Objectives
Savvy #Smallbusiness owners will make sure their objectives are as SMART as their innovative idea! 💡 SMART is an acronym for "specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound" ...
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Checklist for those seeking funding
This checklist is a must for any business seeking funding. Identifying certain criteria will help businesses find relevant funding for their needs.🎯✅ ...
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Venture Philanthropy
Venture Philanthropy (VP) is a great way to fund much needed programs to help beneficiaries. Is VP right for you? 🎁 ...
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Data rights in Small Business Innovation Research contracts
Learn about your data rights as they relate to #SBIR #grants! 🔐 ...
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Technology funding
While it is true that there is no such thing as a technology funder, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of getting your technology funded. 🤖 ...
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Grants: facts and fiction
There is no such thing as "free money", there are however great opportunities for grants in the private and federal space. 💴 ...
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Letters of Support
Learn the Best Practices for Obtaining Letters of Support for your #funding proposal! 📝 ...
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Commercialization Planning for SBIR/STTR Stage Companies
Commercialization is an important step in all #SBIR projects, and the time to plan your strategy is long before proposal prep. 🕰 ...
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Grammar affects credibility in writing
Spelling and grammar can influence how readers view you and your credibility - and spellcheck alone is not enough! 🔎 ...
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TABA: How to find it and how to use it
Learn about TABA and how it can help you finance commercialization activities. 💴 ...
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How institutional instructions differ from the solicitation – and what you need to know
Institutional instructions and individual solicitations often differ slightly from one another. It is essential to read both to write a competitive proposal. 💻 🖊 ...
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The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them
The program officer: Why you should ALWAYS contact them 📞 ...
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Goals and Objectives: The Difference Between the Two and Why it Matters
The difference between goals 🥅 and objectives is an important distinction to make when preparing a proposal for #SBIR or other agencies ...
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PI Responsibilities Before, During, and After Award.
As a PI, you will have many responsibilities to uphold before, during and after a research project. 🔬 🧫 🧪 Are you ready? ...
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Reading the solicitation and why it is important
Why is reading each #funding opportunity solicitation so important? 📖 📚 👓 It includes information on key dates, award amounts, and content/formatting ...
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Looking Ahead
When planning any research project, a critical aspect to consider is data tracking. 💾 ...
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Funding Rates and How to Craft a Competitive Proposal
Did you know the average #SBIR success rate is only 13%? 😮 Learn the tips and tricks to increase your chances of being part of that small percentage of successful awardees. 🥇 ...
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NIST SBIR FY2021 To Open This January!
The #NIST #SBIR solicitation opens this January for FY2021. Are you ready? 📏📐 ...
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Addressing the Technical Risks question
How to address the Technical Risk section of the #SBIR proposal 🖊️ ...
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