About this Event
Join Dr. Andrea Johanson, Sr. Principal Consultant with the BBCetc, as she clarifies the mission and goals of the the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR Programs. The session will provide a concise overview of three major agencies, their funding priorities and application processes, alongside guidance on assembling a project team to get the work done. The session will include:
- How to select the right agency to align with your project's goals.
- Essential tips for building the optimal team for your SBIR/STTR project.
- Insights into how these agencies manage their SBIR/STTR programs.
- Effective strategies for engaging with the agency’s program officials.
Bring your laptop or phone to follow along!
The government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!
PRESENTER:
Andrea Johanson, Ph.D. is a BBCetc Sr. Principal Consultant with over 25 years of experience in leading international collaborative research projects. Prior to joining BBC in 2006, she was responsible for developing a portfolio of agricultural biotechnology projects at Michigan State University’s Institute of International Agriculture, and for reporting to federal funding agencies about the program. Andrea has also served as an international consultant on a broad range of issues relating to international agricultural development, biotechnology, biosafety, intellectual property rights and technology transfer. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Reading University, UK, a Master’s in plant Pathology from Cornell University, and a Master of Arts in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University, UK.
ORGANIZERS:
The Michigan State University Research Foundation supports the MSU ecosystem with resources that increase the impact of research and innovation. The Foundation achieves its mission through grant programs that contribute over $10 million annually to the University, entrepreneurial programming and early-stage investments that accelerate technology transfer and startup growth throughout Michigan, and environments where startup businesses and collaborators can thrive. The Foundation's work is made possible through its stewardship of a flexible and sustainable endowment, nourished by over 50 years of licensing revenues and investment returns. Learn more about the MSU Research Foundation and its impact at msufoundation.org.
is nationally recognized for its success in helping emerging companies win SBIR/STTR funding and use it strategically to propel growth. BBCetc’s Michigan clients have been awarded over $406 million in funding since 2002. The company was recently named a 2020 Tibbetts award winner as well as one of 50 “Michigan companies to watch” by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
The Michigan SBIR/STTR Assistance Program provides SBIR/STTR training and proposal development services to technology companies with costs covered in whole or in part by the state. The program is funded by the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and managed by BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Doug Meijer Medical Innovation Building, 109 Michigan Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
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