BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T140000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:SBIR/STTR 101: Is Federal R&D Funding Right for Your Innovation? - Evansville DESCRIPTION:OverviewHave an innovative technology\, product\, or scientific breakthrough but aren't sure how to fund the next stage of development?The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide more than $4 billion annually in non-dilutive federal funding to help small businesses develop and commercialize innovative technologies.In this introductory workshop\, you'll learn:What SBIR and STTR funding is (and isn't)Which federal agencies offer fundingWhat types of innovations are most competitiveHow the application process worksCommon misconceptions and reasons companies are or are not a good fitResources available through the Indiana SBIR/STTR Program and the Indiana SBDCWhether you're exploring commercialization for the first time or evaluating whether federal R&D funding belongs in your growth strategy\, this session will help you determine your next step.\nWho Should AttendThis workshop is designed for:Entrepreneurs developing a novel technology\, product\, software platform\, medical device\, advanced manufacturing process\, or scientific innovationUniversity researchers interested in commercializing researchStartup founders pursuing technology commercializationExisting small businesses developing innovative products with significant technical riskCompanies interested in pursuing federal research and development funding\nThis Workshop May NOT Be a Good Fit If This workshop is probably not the best fit if:You're starting a traditional small business such as a restaurant\, retail store\, construction company\, or consulting firm.You're primarily looking for a business loan or startup capital.Your business does not involve developing a new technology or innovation.The Southwest Indiana SBDC offers many other workshops and advising services that may better match your needs.\nWhat You'll Leave WithBy the end of this session\, you'll understand:Whether SBIR/STTR is a realistic funding opportunity for your businessThe basic roadmap from idea to commercializationThe next steps to pursue fundingWhere to find additional technical and commercialization support\nCostFree to attend.The Indiana SBIR/STTR Program and the Indiana Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program are hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information\, visit iedc.in.gov/sbir.REGISTER HERE X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Overview

Have an innovative technology\, product\, or scientific breakthrough but aren&rsquo\;t sure how to fund the next stage of development?

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs provide more than $4 billion annually in non-dilutive federal funding to help small businesses develop and commercialize innovative technologies.

In this introductory workshop\, you&rsquo\;ll learn:

What SBIR and STTR funding is (and isn&rsquo\;t)
Which federal agencies offer funding
What types of innovations are most competitive
How the application process works
Common misconceptions and reasons companies are or are not a good fit
Resources available through the Indiana SBIR/STTR Program and the Indiana SBDC

Whether you&rsquo\;re exploring commercialization for the first time or evaluating whether federal R&\;D funding belongs in your growth strategy\, this session will help you determine your next step.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for:

Entrepreneurs developing a novel technology\, product\, software platform\, medical device\, advanced manufacturing process\, or scientific innovation
University researchers interested in commercializing research
Startup founders pursuing technology commercialization
Existing small businesses developing innovative products with significant technical risk
Companies interested in pursuing federal research and development funding

This Workshop May NOT Be a Good Fit If&hellip\;

This workshop is probably not the best fit if:

You&rsquo\;re starting a traditional small business such as a restaurant\, retail store\, construction company\, or consulting firm.
You&rsquo\;re primarily looking for a business loan or startup capital.
Your business does not involve developing a new technology or innovation.

The Southwest Indiana SBDC offers many other workshops and advising services that may better match your needs.

What You&rsquo\;ll Leave With

By the end of this session\, you&rsquo\;ll understand:

Whether SBIR/STTR is a realistic funding opportunity for your business
The basic roadmap from idea to commercialization
The next steps to pursue funding
Where to find additional technical and commercialization support

Cost

Free to attend.

The Indiana SBIR/STTR Program and the Indiana Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program are hosted by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and are funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. For more information\, visit iedc.in.gov/sbir.

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