Raising money - Grants, prizes and accelerators

Introduction to SBIR / STTR

• What is the SBIR program?
• What is the STTR program?
• Who runs the SBIR / STTR programs?
• What is the SBA (Small Business Administration)?
• Which federal agencies participate in the SBIR/STTR programs?
• What is the dollar amount of typical SBIR / STTR grants?

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Phase 1 and Phase 2 SBIR / STTR Awards

• What is a Phase 1 versus a Phase 2 award?
• What is the deliverable for a Phase 1 award?
• I already have a working prototype. Can I go straight to Phase 2?

Eligibility for SBIR / STTR grants

• Who is eligible to apply for an SBIR project?
• What are the requirements for the Principal Investigator (PI) in the proposal?

Applying for an SBIR or STTR grant

• When can I apply for an SBIR award?
• What is the application process for an SBIR / STTR proposal?
• How many people apply for each SBIR solicitation?
• Why should I to talk to an SBIR sponsor before applying?
• How do I figure out which SBIR sponsors to target?
• How do I connect with my SBIR sponsor whom I have not met?

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Writing a great SBIR proposal

• What is the one thing I must know about writing an SBIR proposal?
• How do I structure the first 3 pages of my SBIR proposal?
• What do we need to know about the Team section in the SBIR proposal?
• How do I talk about competitive advantage in the SBIR proposal?

Accelerators

• What are some options for commercial accelerators for startups?
• Which accelerators don't take equity?

Other grants and prizes

• What are some competitions and prizes that have cash awards?