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SBIR Workshop

2-day Intensive Workshop format to cover all aspects of writing SBIR/STTR grants focused on life science technologies including: eligibility, sources of funding and agency differences, understanding what reviewers look for, step-by-step instruction on how to write each section of your proposal. The workshop will cover all agencies, including Department of Defense, National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health, with detailed emphasis on NIH.
Date: May 11-12
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Location: EnterpriseWorks
The Research Park at the University of Illinois
60 Hazelwood Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Price: $200 per attendee per company
(2 attendees from the same company—$350)
Food:

Light breakfast, lunch and all beverages are included for both days
Who Should attend?
 
  • Anyone planning on submitting an SBIR/STTR proposal in the next 12 months
  • Individuals interested in learning enough about the program to determine if they are interested in pursuing future submissions
  • Individuals supporting SBIR/STTR applicants and companies including financial managers, business mangers, other administrative personnel
  • Individuals from academic institutions interested in working with SBIR/STTR applicants as subcontractors and supporting personnel

Why you should attend:
 
  • National averages for NIH SBIR proposal funding is 19% for Phase I and 41% for Phase II
  • BBC workshop and proposal preparation clients are funded on average at 45% for Phase I and 65% Phase II
  • New Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity program may provide one-on-one assistance with BBC on submissions following workshop, and partial match of award amount.

  

The current Workshop is at capacity.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Please email Ashley Allen for information on the next workshop.


Registration information:
  Seating is limited. Participants must register prior to May 5th. Please contact Ashley Allen at 312.422.1111 ext 7 or email ashley.allen@ibioinstitute.org to pre-register for this event.
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