Supporting scientific excellence and technological innovation through the investment of federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy... one small business at a time.

LATEST SBIR NEWS & EVENTS:

9/30/09

The subtopic description for Topic 14 - "Radio Frequency (RF) Devices and Components for Accelerator Facilities", Subtopic e - "RF Power Devices and Accessories" has been revised under the FY 2010 SBIR/STTR Phase I Funding Notice (DE-FOA-0000161)

9/24/09

The FY 2010 SBIR/STTR Phase I Funding Notice (DE-FOA-0000161) is available at https://www.fedconnect.net by clicking on "Search Public Opportunities".  Under "Search Criteria", select "Advanced Options," enter a portion of the title "Annual Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR).," then click on "Search."  Once the screen comes up, locate the appropriate Announcement.  The deadline for receipt of Phase I grant applications to either program is November 20, 2009, 8:00 p.m. EST.  All applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.  The Funding Notice and Technical Topic Descriptions are also available under Phase I Funding Opportunities.  Download the application instructions or the Technical Topic Descriptions.

The conference will bring together federal program administrators from all of the SBIR participating agencies, venture capital and angel investors, large companies, secondary market and traditional lenders, university and federal laboratory representatives and other experts who provide assistance or are interested in doing business with early-stage ventures.  Participants will also hear presentations by SBIR award winners who have successfully commercialized their research, and learn about opportunities while networking with peers involved in innovation. For more information, visit this link, or contact Dr. Fritz H. Grupe at 775-813-7407 via email at the following email address: fhgrupe@gmail.com.