Workshop upcoming | Downstate New York SBIR Assistance Center

SBIR/STTR Workshop
May 12 & 13, 2020
9:00 am – 4:30 pm (EST)

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Thinking of writing an SBIR/STTR proposal or just Interested in learning more about the program?

Led by experts from BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting, join our live Virtual Classroom for an interactive, two-day SBIR/STTR workshop. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we’ll take a deep dive into the differences between SBIR and STTR, review how to prepare an SBIR proposal for NIH, DoE, NSF and DoD, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Our Virtual SBIR Classroom features activities and regular interaction with participants. Participants will be invited to apply for subsidized 1:1 iterative grant writing services.

This event is free to attend but registration is required. Click here to register.

This workshop is produced by the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University and Stony Brook University Economic Development in partnership with Columbia Technology Ventures.

Two-Day Agenda

Day 1

9:00 am Introduction by the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University

9:15 am SBIR/STTR Overview and Introduction, presented by Becky Aistrup An overview of the SBIR/STTR programs, including eligibility, sources of funding and tools for proposal development.

10:30 am Break

10:45 am Part 1 - NIH Intro and Proposal Prep, presented by Becky Aistrup Essential information for selecting an institute appropriate for your technology, how to contact and communicate with program officials and the importance of the team and environment.

12:00 pm Q & A

12:15 pm Lunch Break

12:45 pm Part 2 - Proposal Prep continued, presented by Becky Aistrup What should be included in the Research Strategy, preparing proposal components for maximum impact and what reviewers expect.

2:00 pm Q & A

2:15 pm Break

3:00 pm Part 3 - Registration, Budgets, Submission, presented by Shannon Bass Reviews the 6 required registrations needed to submit a proposal and covers important considerations in budget development.

4:15 pm Q & A

Day 2

9:00 am Introduction by Stony Brook University Economic Development

9:15 am Commercialization Planning, presented by Becky Aistrup Review of agency expectations for commercialization plans in your Phase I and II projects

10:30 am Q & A

10:45 am Basics of NSF Proposal Prep, presented by Jerry Hollister Review of NSF eligibility requirements, project pitch, and insight on how to navigate the NSF process.

12:00 pm Q & A

12:15 pm Lunch Break

12:45 pm Basics of DOE Proposal Prep, presented by Jerry Hollister A brief overview of the DOE SBIR/STTR program and how to navigate the DOE process.

2:00 pm Q & A 2:15 pm Break

3:00 pm Basics of DoD Proposal Prep, presented by Becky Aistrup An overview of the DoD program and it’s requirements.

4:15 pm Q & A

Meet your presenters:

Becky Aistrup joined BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting as a Principal Consultant in 2012 and became a Managing Partner and co-owner in 2016. She is a well-known SBIR/STTR program expert, regularly speaking at national conferences and frequently serving on proposal review panels for NSF, DOE and USDA. Becky conducts SBIR/STTR-related training for BBCetc clients throughout the U.S. and consults one-on-one with companies on proposal development, offering special expertise in the DoD, NIH, NASA and DHS programs.

As a previous VP and Corporate Officer for a successful SBIR firm, Becky is uniquely able to relate to the issues faced by SBIR/STTR applicants. Her professional background includes over 30 years of experience working within the medical, biotech, advanced materials and electronics industries helping companies successfully win SBIR/STTR funding. Becky also served as SBIR/STTR Program Director for the state of Minnesota. She holds a BA in Chemistry, an MBA in Marketing Management and a Master’s Certification in Interactive Marketing. becky@bbcetc.com
Jerry Hollister is a BBCetc Principal Consultant, having joined the company in 2017 with 30 years of leadership experience in government, higher education, non-profit and for-profit enterprises. After earning an engineering degree from the University of Michigan, he served as commissioned Naval Officer in the Civil Engineer Corps and a warranted Contracting Officer for the Dept. of Defense. Prior to joining BBCetc, Jerry was Chief Operating Officer for Michigan-based Niowave, a developer of superconducting electron accelerators, where he worked to build the successful start-up company from 2008-17. Jerry was instrumental in Niowave receiving $20 million in SBIR awards. Niowave was named the 2010 SBIR/STTR Small Business of the Year by the Dept. of Energy and, in 2016, was honored with the S.B.A.’s Tibbetts Award, which recognizes the best in SBIR achievement. Before joining Niowave, Jerry served in a number of non-profit and educational roles following his honorable discharge from the Navy. jerry@bbcetc.com
Shannon Bass joined BBCetc as a Principal Consultant in April 2018 bringing with her 28 years of management experience in the biotechnology industry and as an independent SBIR/STTR Consultant. Shannon’s career began with an animal health start-up out of the University of Kentucky, which was later purchased by Neogen Corporation. She continued in senior management with Neogen for 17 years in the areas of quality control/ assurance, regulatory, pharmaceutical manufacturing and technical services. Later she became CEO of a biotech start-up which brought to market a veterinary research device and president of another medical device firm developing a product for treatment of late-stage lung cancer. A PI on multiple research grants, Shannon has assisted numerous start-ups in developing competitive NIH grant submissions, post-award management, commercialization, project management and building an effective team. She holds B.S degree in Agriculture from Murray State University in Kentucky. shannon@bbcetc.com

About BBCetc: BBCetc 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 $213 million in funding since 2002. www.bbcetc.com / 734.930.9741 / info@bbcetc.com / @BBC_etc