Commercialization and the Path Ahead

SBIR/STTR Webinar Series:  Commercialization and the Path Ahead

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Join moderator Stephanie Fertig of the National Institutes of Health and featured speaker, Allen Baker from the Department of Defense – Navy, as they share important SBIR/STTR program information and tips for reaching commercialization and what to expect going forward.

Also, hear from the President & CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., Rich Bendis, and their program that helps SBIR companies navigate federal applications and the process from lab to market.

About the SBIR/STTR Webinar Series:
This monthly webinar series brought to you by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) will explore topics relevant to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs. It will also discuss how researchers and small businesses can use this funding source. The series will begin with an overview of the program and its implementation at the participating agencies. On some webinars, winners of the prestigious Tibbetts Award who have successfully brought their SBIR/STTR technologies to market will share their stories and tips on how they progressed from SBIR/STTR seed funding to commercialization. The series also will include several webinars highlighting how large corporations can partner with SBIR/STTR awardees to integrate SBIR funded technologies into their supply chain. Other relevant and interesting topics pertaining to the SBIR/STTR program will also be discussed throughout the series.

Upcoming webinars:

• September 24, 2014 - Understanding the DOD Structure when it Comes to SBIR/STTR Funding
• October 22, 2014 - How to properly prepare a Phase I application for submission/Making the case for a Phase II/Preparing for Phase III
• November 19, 2014 - Hearing from CEOs who have led successful SBIR/STTR-backed companies (Note: Due to daylight saving time ending, the webinar in November will begin at 6:00 AM in Hawaii)