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> SBIR/STTR ALERTING SERVICE \* March 23, 2007
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> The SBIR/STTR Alerting Service is a free service that provides
> bi-weekly notification of SBIR and STTR solicitation announcements,
> news and information, and Internet resources relevant to the SBIR/STTR
> programs. This service is provided by the Economic Development Office
> of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
>
> Back issues of the SBIR Alert are available on the World Wide Web at
> <http://www.pnl.gov/edo/sbir>. Subscription instructions appear at the
> end of this newsletter.
>
> NEWS IN THIS ISSUE
>
> \-- NSF FY 2008 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation Released
>
> \-- EPA 2007 SBIR Solicitation Opens
>
> \-- Resource Announcement for Oregon Small Businesses
>
> \-- SBIR Reauthorization and VC Ownership Discussions Continue
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Sizing the Project to the Budget
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> SBIR/STTR NEWS AND INFORMATION
>
> \-- NSF FY 2008 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation Released
>
> The National Science Foundation (NSF) FY 2008 SBIR/STTR Program
> Solicitation is available in html, pdf, and txt file formats at
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/>. NSF will begin accepting proposals
> on May 13, 2007, and proposals are due June 13, 2007. Proposals must
> be in response to the following five topics:
>
> Advanced Materials, Chemical Technology, and Manufacturing (AM)
>
> Biotechnology (BT)
>
> Electronics (EL)
>
> Emerging Opportunities (EO)
>
> Information Technology (IT)
>
> Links to detailed description of the broad topics listed above and
> their associated subtopics are listed in the solicitation and are
> provided below for your convenience:
>
> AM:
> [www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/am2007.pdf](http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/am2007.pdf)
>
> BT:
> [www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/bt2007.pdf](http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/bt2007.pdf)
>
> EL:
> [www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/el2007.pdf](http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/el2007.pdf)
>
> EO:
> [www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/it2007.pdf](http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/it2007.pdf)
>
> IT:
> [www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/it2007.pdf](http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/it2007.pdf)
>
> The SBIR/STTR Phase I Solicitation will only be available via
> electronic means through the NSF SBIR/STTR home page
> (<http://www.nsf.gov/eng/sbir>). Printed copies of the solicitation
> will not be distributed. Potential proposers are encouraged to check
> the SBIR/STTR home page for updates on the program. Any updates or
> corrections to the solicitation will be posted there.
>
> Additional useful information available on the NSF SBIR/STTR site
> include a Frequently Asked Questions web page
> (<http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/faq.jsp>); abstracts of recent
> awards (<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5527>); and
> Proposal Management links
> (<http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/index.jsp>).
>
> For more information, contact the SBIR Program Support Office at
> <sbir@nsf.gov>.
>
> \-- EPA 2007 SBIR Solicitation Opens
>
> The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began accepting proposals in
> response to their 2007 SBIR Solicitation on March 15, 2007. Proposals
> are due May 23, 2007. The solicitation is available in html, pdf and
> doc file formats on the EPA SBIR website at
> <http://es.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/>. The website also includes archived
> Phase I SBIR Solicitations; lists of past awards and project
> abstracts; EPA SBIR Program success stories; and more.
>
> For more information, contact the EPA Helpline at: 1 (800) 490-9194.
>
> \-- Resource Announcement for Oregon Small Businesses
>
> The following announcement was recently released by the Oregon
> Economic and Community Development Department:
>
> New Resources Now Available for Oregon Small Businesses: Oregon
> Economic & Community Development Department Launches Initiatives to
> Increase Competitiveness of Small Businesses
>
> The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD)
> announced three new initiatives to assist Oregon Small Businesses with
> access to federal funding opportunities. The new initiatives strive to
> increase Oregon\'s competitiveness in capturing Small Business
> Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer
> (STTR) grants. These two federal grant programs provide funding to
> small businesses for research and development of new technologies.
>
> OECDD is working with the Oregon Small Business Development Centers to
> provide the following services:
>
> 1\) A centralized web-based SBIR/STTR clearinghouse for information
> about these two programs. The website serves as a toolkit for Oregon
> small businesses to learn more about the two programs, connect with
> resources, and learn basic proposal writing techniques. Please visit:
> <http://www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7548>.
>
> 2\) Three all-day SBIR/STTR workshops in April 2007, led by nationally
> renowned SBIR/STTR experts-Greenwood Consulting Group. For more
> information visit: <http://www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7573>.
>
> 3\) A matching grant program to help defer the costs of proposal
> preparation for Oregon small businesses. SBIR/STTR applicants are
> encouraged to apply for this program, which provides matching funds on
> a one-to-one basis for proposal preparation expenses. For more
> information and to download an application visit:
> <http://www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7572>.
>
> Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
>
> The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department provides
> economic, community and cultural enhancement throughout the state. The
> Department administers programs that assist businesses, communities
> and people. Oregon\'s economic development system is designed to meet
> the state\'s changing economy, provide flexibility in funding
> statewide and regional needs, and focus on funding economic and
> community development services for rural and distressed communities.
> Visit [www.oregon4biz.com](http://www.oregon4biz.com/) for more
> information on doing business in Oregon.
>
> \-- SBIR Reauthorization and VC Ownership Discussions Continue
>
> The reauthorization of the SBIR program VC ownership continue to be
> topics of discussion. Two events in March addressed these issues:
>
> A House Small Business Committee hearing dealing with technology and
> telecommunications innovations took place on March 7, 2007. Some of
> the testimony included concerns regarding VC ownership and control of
> SBIR recipients. For more information regarding the hearing, call the
> House Small Business Committee at (202) 225-4038, or contact Press
> Secretary Kate Davis Gilman at <kate.gilman@mail.house.gov>. The
> Committee website is <http://www.house.gov/smbiz/democrats/>.
>
> One day earlier, also in Washington DC, the SBIR in Rapid Transition
> Conference took place on March 6, 2007. One of the agenda topics was
> SBIR Reauthorization and Legislation affecting SBIR, moderated by Jim
> Morrison of the Small Business Technology Council (SBTC). This event
> was a follow-up to a conference that took place on September 27, 2006.
> It is anticipated that the speaker presentations for the March event
> will be posted on the SBTC website (<http://www.sbtc.org/>). Mr.
> Morrison can be reached at 800-345-6728 x2911.
>
> The SBTC website contains quite a bit of information regarding the
> SBIR program and the reauthorization process.
>
> \-- SBIR Proposal Writing Tip: Sizing the Project to the Budget
>
> The following proposal writing tip was provided by Gail & Jim
> Greenwood. Past SBIR proposal writing articles written by the
> Greenwoods are available on the Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
> (GCGI) web site at
> [http://g-jgreenwood.home.att.net](http://g-jgreenwood.home.att.net/).
>
> SBIR Proposal Writing Basics: Sizing the Project to the Budget
>
> Copyright© 2007 by Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> We regularly see Phase 1 and even Phase II proposals where the small
> business is proposing more technical work than they can possibly
> accomplish given the budget requested (which usually reflects the
> maximum budget allowed by the agency). This is a very dangerous
> practice, so we'll address it in this month's proposal writing tip.
>
> There are probably three main reasons why companies over-propose on
> their SBIR/STTR projects. First, the proposer assumes that they will
> have a competitive advantage over other proposers because the
> reviewers will see what a massive project the agency will get. Second,
> the small business fell in love with the project at the concept stage,
> fell even deeper in love as they scoped out a beautiful (but huge)
> project, and then couldn't bring themselves to back off to a more
> modest project when they realized they'd scoped an effort that is
> twice the size of the budget allowed. Third, quite bluntly, we see
> many SBIR/STTR proposals where the applicant company clearly does not
> understand government accounting and cost proposal concepts, and maybe
> isn't too comfortable with business concepts like "profit." Finally,
> we've heard the excuse that "we would have done the R&D anyway, so any
> SBIR/STTR funding we can get is helpful."
>
> All four causes have reasonable solutions. Let's take them in order:
>
> Competitive advantage: You wrote a project that can't be done within
> the budget because you thought it would help get you the award. "The
> reviewer will see how much work they will get for the money, and
> decide to give us the award," may be your internal logic. Well, you
> are right that the reviewers are probably clear that you are proposing
> to do more than you are asking for, budget-wise. But here's where your
> logic fails: you think the over-proposing will lead to an advantage,
> whereas the typical reviewer assumes (a) you are not experienced or
> competent enough to know you've over-proposed, and that means you
> aren't experienced or competent enough in which to invest SBIR/STTR
> funds, or (b) they'll get blamed when your company goes belly-up
> trying to perform a bloated SBIR/STTR project. Therefore, your
> competitive advantage is really a competitive dis-advantage.
>
> In Love with the Project: Start with the maximum dollar amount you can
> get from the agency. Subtract out a reasonable percentage for
> fee/profit (about 7%). Then subtract an estimated amount needed for
> non-labor direct costs like materials, travel, subcontracts. Now
> subtract a fraction of the remaining balance equal to your company's
> indirect or F&A rate (since your indirect rate is usually expressed as
> a percentage of direct labor, this is the appropriate time to subtract
> out this amount). Now, how much money is left over? That's
> approximately the amount you can afford to into the project, in terms
> of direct project labor. Now scope a project that you can perform for
> that dollar amount.
>
> Don't know indirect/F&A Rate: If you are going to be a government
> grant/contract recipient, you need to understand the rules under which
> you will play. Some of the most important rules are related to
> government procurement and accounting. No, this doesn't mean you have
> to become a CPA, but you need to (a) know enough to make informed and
> intelligent business decisions and (b) who might be able to provide
> expertise to your firm in government accounting and budgets. Thinking
> hiring some help in this important area is too expensive? There's a
> sample Phase 2 proposal on the Internet in which we count over \$460k
> errors on a \$1.2 million request\--we are certain that company could
> have hired some outside help for less than 10% of the errors they
> made.
>
> Don't need the money: The logic behind SBIR/STTR is that you are
> proposing such a risky and innovative approach to a problem or
> opportunity that you could not possibly afford to assume that risk on
> your own. So, if you are now saying that you were willing to assume
> that risk, then you really don't deserve SBIR/STTR funding, do you? If
> that's the case, then don't compete for SBIR/STTR funding. If it
> really is not the case, then start acting like a real company and
> propose projects that are within the budget limits of the agency and
> are affordable given your indirect/F&A rate.
>
> Still not convinced that it's a bad thing to over-propose on your
> SBIR/STTR project? Then consider the comments of not less than four
> Federal agencies that have said that "overly ambitious work plan" is
> one of the most common mistakes made by SBIR/STTR applicants.
>
> Gail and Jim Greenwood may be reached at the following address:
>
> Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> 1150 Junonia
>
> Sanibel, FL 33957
>
> \(239\) 395-9446 (voice & fax)
>
> g-jgreenwood@att.net (email)
>
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>
> CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
>
> NATIONAL
>
> 2007 Spring National SBIR Conference, Research Triangle Park, NC,
> April 30 - May 03, 2007. The theme of the conference is "Leveraging
> SBIR Funding and Research Partnerships to Develop Tomorrow's
> Products". The conference will include presentations from SBIR/STTR
> Program Managers from the eleven participating federal agencies;
> proposal preparation experts; business and commercialization
> specialists; and follow-on investors and companies that have achieved
> success in SBIR/STTR funding. Optional pre-and post-conference
> sessions will also be offered. For more information and to register,
> visit <http://www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/2007/>, or contact John Ujvari
> at <sbir@sbtdc.org>.
>
> 2007 National SBIR Phase II Conference, Arlington, VA, August 20 - 23,
> 2007. Phase II companies ready to transition will have the opportunity
> to meet with end users to discuss commercialization and create
> partnerships. For more information, visit
> <http://www.dodsbir.com/conference/beyondphase2.htm>.
>
> 2007 Fall SBIR Conference, Richardson (Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex),
> TX, October 29 - November 1, 2007. For more information, visit
> [http://www.sbirtexas.com](http://www.sbirtexas.com/).
>
> REGIONAL
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop & More, Indianapolis,
> Indiana, March 27-28, 2007. The first day of the workshop will cover
> everything from basics of SBIR/STTR to a comprehensive 4 step process
> for preparing a Phase I proposal. Day 2 is still being finalized, but
> will include important topics like commercialization, cost proposals,
> government accounting. For more information, contact
> <kbryant@iedc.in.gov> or 812-384-3283.
>
> DOE-Focused SBIR Seminar, March 29, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA. This
> workshop, offered by the University of Pittsburgh Small Business
> Development Center and featuring the EPA and DOE, will offer
> opportunities to meet leaders of funding programs at federal agencies;
> identify ways your technology can win R&D funding; follow a
> step-by-step guide to applying for federal SBIR funding; meet
> nationally recognized SBIR technology consultants; and learn about
> trends in innovation. For more information, call 412.648.1542, e-mail
> <ieeregistration@katz.pitt.edu>.
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshops, Portland, Eugene & Bend,
> Oregon, April 10-12, 2007. These workshops will begin with a strong
> overview of the SBIR & STTR programs, and then will cover an effective
> 4 step process for preparing a Phase I proposal. Attendees will be
> given an opportunity to discuss an actual Phase 1 proposal and learn
> the advantages and limits on sample proposals. Register at
> [www.bizcenter.org/sbirworkshops](http://www.bizcenter.org/sbirworkshops),
> or call 541-463-5250 for more information.
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshop, Gainesville, Florida, April
> 20, 2007. This workshop will cover the basics that you need to write a
> competitive Phase I SBIR or STTR proposal. It will introduce the
> intent of the programs, participating agencies, importance of
> strategy, what misteaks (yes, that\'s on purpose) Phase I proposers
> make most often, and explain how you can get a free critique of your
> draft Phase I proposal before you submit it. For more information or
> to register, contact <cbrown11@rgp.ufl.edu>.
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation Workshops, State College, PA, April 25
> and Williamsport, PA, April 26, 2007. The Phase I proposal preparation
> workshop covers everything from the basics of SBIR and STTR, to a
> simple but effective four step process for developing a competitive
> Phase I proposal, to a group review of an actual Phase I proposal. For
> more information or to register, contact <karlas@imcpa.com>; visit
> News & Events at [www.IMCPA.com](http://www.IMCPA.com/); or call Lauri
> Moon at (800) 326-9467 x466.
>
> SBIR Advance Spring Workshop, April 24-26, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA. SBIR
> Advance is an in-depth program covering all aspects necessary for
> writing winning grants to the federal government, specifically focused
> on, but not limited to the NIH. The program is designed to provide
> qualified life sciences entrepreneurs and early-stage research and
> development companies with: grant application strategy development;
> proposal writing assistance; one-on-one consultation and access to
> SBIR experts. For more information, visit
> [www.innovationpartnership.net/calendar.html#upcoming](http://www.innovationpartnership.net/calendar.html#upcoming),
> or contact Pamela Bush at <pamelab@plsg.com> or 412-201-7374.
>
> Phase I & Abbreviated Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshops,
> Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, April 30 and May 3, 2007.
> These workshops will be held as pre and post conference events at the
> Spring National SBIR Conference, which will be held May 1-3, 2007. The
> Phase I proposal preparation workshop covers everything from the
> basics of SBIR and STTR, to a simple but effective four step process
> for developing a competitive Phase I proposal. The Phase II proposal
> preparation workshop will cover Phase II basics, differences among the
> Phase II agencies, a recommended approach to preparing a Phase II
> proposal, and a quick word about commercialization of SBIR/STTR
> technologies. For more information or to register for these workshops
> and/or the National Conference, visit
> [www.SBTDC.org/SBIR](http://www.SBTDC.org/SBIR), or contact
> <sbir@sbtdc.org> or 919-962-8297.
>
> Rocky Mountain SBIR Conference, May 7-10, 2007, Denver Colorado. This
> workshop, titled 'The Roadmap to Commercial Success,' and billed as "A
> regional conference with a National Flair", will provide the
> opportunity to take training workshops; attend Program Manager
> presentations; learn critical IP and marketing strategies; and meet
> one-on-one with numerous major prime contractors and strategic
> partners. 13 Rocky Mountain States are co-hosting this conference with
> SBIR Colorado as the lead host. Pre- and Post- conference workshops
> will take place on May 7^th^ and May 10^th^. The conference committee
> has assembled an impressive group of speakers, presenters, strategic
> partners and exhibitors for this conference, limited to 400 attendees.
> For more information go to:
> [www.sbircolorado.org](http://www.sbircolorado.org/), or contact Karen
> at 303-427-1312, ext. 207, <kfarmer@pbcinc.com>, or Kim at
> 303-427-1312, ext. 200, <kkeating@pbcinc.com>.
>
> Phase I & Abbreviated Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshops, May 7
> and 10, 2007, Denver Colorado. These workshops will be held as pre and
> post conference events at the Rocky Mountain Regional SBIR Conference.
> The Phase I proposal preparation workshop covers everything from the
> basics of SBIR and STTR, to a simple but effective four step process
> for developing a competitive Phase I proposal. The Phase II proposal
> preparation workshop will cover Phase II basics, differences among the
> Phase II agencies, a recommended approach to preparing a Phase II
> proposal, and a quick word about commercialization of SBIR/STTR
> technologies. For more information, visit
> [www.SBIRColorado.org](http://www.SBIRColorado.org/), or call Cody at
> 303-427-1312 x 202.
>
> ASU Technopolis SBIR/STTR Phase I workshop, Tempe, AZ, May 11, 2007.
> This workshop, sponsored by the City of Chandler, City of Scottsdale,
> City of Tempe, JDA Software, and Salt River Project (SRP), will be an
> eight-hour session targeting early-stage, first-time or unsuccessful
> writers of SBIR/STTR program Phase I proposals. It will teach
> participants a structured SBIR grant-writing methodology demonstrated
> to be highly successful. For more information, visit
> [www.asutechnopolis.org](http://www.asutechnopolis.org/), and click on
> the \'Programs\' section, or contact Karen Katzorke at
> <karen.katzorke@asu.edu> or 480-727-7905.
>
> \* Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshop, Minneapolis/St. Paul,
> Minnesota, May 16, 2007. This workshop will include an overview of
> Phase II, differences between Phase I and Phase II, a recommended
> process for developing a competitive Phase II proposal, and a session
> on technology commercialization. A perfect workshop for anyone who is
> a current Phase I winner, service providers helping Phase II
> applicants, or anyone who wants a better understanding of this
> important middle phase of SBIR/STTR. For more information or to
> register, contact <Betsy.Lulfs@state.mn.us>.
>
> \* Phase II Proposal Preparation Workshop, Santa Fe, New Mexico, May
> 22, 2007. This workshop will include an overview of Phase II,
> differences between Phase I and Phase II, a recommended process for
> developing a competitive Phase II proposal, and a session on
> technology commercialization. A perfect workshop for anyone who is a
> current Phase I winner, service providers helping Phase II applicants,
> or anyone who wants a better understanding of this important middle
> phase of SBIR/STTR. For more information and to register, contact
> <clow@lanl.gov>.
>
> \* Phase I Proposal Preparation & Cost Proposal Workshops,
> Omaha/Lincoln area, Nebraska, May 23-24, 2007. The first day's
> workshop starts with the basics of SBIR/STTR and continues into a
> four-step process for developing a competitive Phase I SBIR/STTR
> proposal. Attendees have the opportunity to review an actual SBIR
> Phase 1 proposal and learn from its strengths and weaknesses. The
> second day will focus on the SBIR/STTR cost proposal, and related
> issues like indirect/F&A/G&A rates, required recordkeeping by
> SBIR/STTR recipients, and audits. To register for this great two day
> event, contact <jwaters@mail.unomaha.edu>.
>
> SBIR Regional Conference, East Hartford, CT, June 20-21, 2007; PLUS
> June 19th Pre-Conference Workshops. The CT SBIR Office and NALI will
> host the SBIR regional conference, "The Future of Manufacturing is
> INNOVATION - 2" on June 20-21, 2007 with optional pre-conference
> workshops on June 19. The conference will feature the following SBIR
> Agencies: DoD (Air Force and Navy), NIH, DOE, NSF, NASA, and DOT. This
> year's focus is on the new SBIR commercialization programs. The
> agencies will also conduct private one-on-one sessions with attendees
> (innovators and small manufacturers). Registration is now open. For
> more information visit:
>
> <http://www.ccat.us/sbir/conference/overview.php>, or contact: Merrie
> London at 860-282-4211 or <mlondon@ccat.us>.
>
> SBIR Advance Summer Workshop, August 21-23, 2007, Pittsburgh, PA. SBIR
> Advance is an in-depth program covering all aspects necessary for
> writing winning grants to the federal government, specifically focused
> on, but not limited to the NIH. The program is designed to provide
> qualified life sciences entrepreneurs and early-stage research and
> development companies with: grant application strategy development;
> proposal writing assistance; one-on-one consultation and access to
> SBIR experts. For more information, visit
> [www.innovationpartnership.net/calendar.html#upcoming](http://www.innovationpartnership.net/calendar.html#upcoming),
> or contact Pamela Bush at <pamelab@plsg.com> or 412-201-7374.
>
> Other possible SBIR training opportunities include:
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshops, New Brunswick area, New
> Jersey, June 13-14, 2007 (tentative)
>
> SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshops, Eastern Pennsylvania,
> May-June, 2007 (tentative)
>
> Regional SBIR/STTR Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, August 1-2,
> 2007
>
> Phase I & II Workshops, National SBIR Conference, Dallas, Texas,
> October 29-November 1, 2007
>
> \* Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc will provide training at these
> workshops. Any attendee of one of these workshops is entitled to a
> free critique of his or her draft SBIR or STTR proposal. If you have
> questions, contact Gail or Jim Greenwood at (239) 395-9446 (voice &
> fax) or <g-jgreenwood@att.net>, or visit their web site at
> [www.g-jgreenwood.com](http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/).
>
> If you are sponsoring or are aware of SBIR workshops in your area and
> would like to post an announcement feel free to contact us.
>
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>
> SOLICITATIONS CURRENTLY OPEN
>
> SBIR
>
> DOT 2007 SBIR Solicitation
>
> Due May 1, 2007
>
> [www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/](http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir/)
>
> EPA 2007 Phase I SBIR Solicitation
>
> Due May 23, 2007
>
> [www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/](http://www.epa.gov/ncer/sbir/)
>
> 2007-2 DHHS PHS SBIR Omnibus Grants Solicitation
>
> Non-AIDS Related Topics (NIH, CDC, FDA)
>
> Due April 5, August 5, and December 5, 2007
>
> AIDS Related Topics (NIH)
>
> Due May 1 and September 1, 2007, and January 2, 2008
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> STTR
>
> 2007-2 DHHS PHS STTR Omnibus Grants Solicitation
>
> Non-AIDS Related Topics (NIH, CDC, FDA)
>
> Due April 5, August 5, and December 5, 2007
>
> AIDS Related Topics (NIH)
>
> Due May 1 and September 1, 2007, and January 2, 2008
>
> <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> COMING SOON
>
> HSARPA FY07.1 SBIR Solicitation
>
> Expected March, 2007
>
> [www.sbir.dhs.gov/](http://www.sbir.dhs.gov/)
>
> FY 2008 SBIR/STTR Program Solicitation
>
> Expected May 13, 2007 (on the web now)
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/iip/sbir/>.
>
> DoD SBIR Solicitation 2007.2
>
> Expected May 14, 2007 (on the web April 12, 2007)
>
> <http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir>
>
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>
> SBIR/STTR INFO ON THE INTERNET
>
> PARTICIPATING AGENCY SBIR WEB SITES:
>
> Department of Agriculture
>
> <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/sbir/sbir.html>
>
> Department of Commerce
>
> National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
>
> <http://www.oarhq.noaa.gov/ORTA/>
>
> National Institute of Standards and Technology
>
> <http://patapsco.nist.gov/ts_sbir/>
>
> Department of Defense
>
> <http://www.acq.osd.mil/sadbu/sbir> or
>
> [http://www.dodsbir.net](http://www.dodsbir.net/)
>
> Defense Technical Information Center
>
> <http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/sbir/>
>
> Air Force
>
> <http://www.sbirsttrmall.com/Portal.aspx>
>
> Army
>
> <http://www.aro.army.mil/arowash/rt/sbir/sbir.htm>
>
> Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBD)
>
> Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
>
> <http://www.darpa.mil/sbir/>
>
> Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
>
> [http://www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq%5Fsmallbus.html](http://www.dtra.mil/acq/business/acq_smallbus.html)
>
> Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
>
> <http://www.winbmdo.com/>
>
> Navy
>
> <http://www.navysbir.com/>
>
> National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
>
> <http://www.nga.mil/portal/site/nga01/index.jsp>
>
> Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
>
> Special Operations Command (SOCOM)
>
> <http://soal.socom.mil/index.cfm?page=sadbu&sb=sbir>
>
> SBIR Interactive Technical Information System (SITIS)
>
> <http://dtica.dtic.mil/sbir/index.html>
>
> Department of Education
>
> <http://www.ed.gov/programs/sbir/index.html>
>
> Department of Energy
>
> <http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir>
>
> Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA)
>
> <https://www.sbir.dhs.gov/>
>
> Department of Transportation
>
> <http://www.volpe.dot.gov/sbir>
>
> Environmental Protection Agency
>
> <http://es.epa.gov/ncerqa/sbir/>
>
> National Institutes of Health
>
> <http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm>
>
> National Aeronautics & Space Administration
>
> [http://sbir.nasa.gov](http://sbir.nasa.gov/)
>
> National Science Foundation
>
> <http://www.nsf.gov/eng/sbir/>
>
> Small Business Administration
>
> <http://www.sba.gov/SBIR/>
>
> NATIONAL RESOURCES (GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT)
>
> CRIS (Current Research Information System)
>
> <http://cris.csrees.usda.gov/>
>
> CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects)
>
> <http://www.crisp.cit.nih.gov/>
>
> Federal Business Opportunities
>
> <http://www.fedbizopps.gov/>
>
> Grants.gov
>
> [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)
>
> Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Economic Development Office
>
> [http://www.pnl.gov/edo/](http://www.pnl.gov/edo/business.stm)
>
> SBA Tech-Net
>
> <http://tech-net.sba.gov/>
>
> State Science and Technology Institute
>
> [http://www.ssti.org](http://www.ssti.org/)
>
> STATE/REGIONAL SBIR AND SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES
>
> (listed alphabetically by state)
>
> Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska (TREND)
>
> [www.trendalaska.org/](http://www.trendalaska.org/)
>
> Arkansas SBDC SBIR/STTR Program
>
> <http://www.asbdc.ualr.edu/sbir/grants/>
>
> SBIR Colorado
>
> <http://www.sbircolorado.org/>
>
> The Connecticut SBIR Office
>
> <http://www.ctsbir.com/>
>
> Delaware Technology Assistance Program (DETAP)
>
> [www.detap.org/](http://www.detap.org/)
>
> Florida SBDC Network Business Technology Commercialization Program
>
> [www.floridasbdc.com/specialprograms/technology.asp](http://www.floridasbdc.com/specialprograms/technology.asp)
>
> Georgia SBIR Assistance Program
>
> <http://www.sbir-georgia.org/>
>
> Georgia\'s SBIR Network
>
> <http://science.kennesaw.edu/SBIR/network/>
>
> Hawaii SBIR program (HDTC)
>
> <http://www.htdc.org/sbir/>
>
> Idaho SBIR Initiative Program
>
> <http://technology.idaho.gov/sbir>
>
> Heartland Illinois Technology Enterprise Center (HITEC)
>
> <http://www.heartlanditec.org/>
>
> Illinois DCEO Innovation Challenge Technical Assistance Program
>
> <http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Technology/Technology+Grants+Programs/Innovation+Challenge+Program.htm>
>
> Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT) and
>
> NASA Illinois Commercialization Center (NICC)
>
> [www.nasa-illinois.org](http://www.nasa-illinois.org/)
>
> Indiana University Research & Technology Corporation
>
> [http://iurtc.iu.edu](http://iurtc.iu.edu/)
>
> Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (ISURF)
>
> [http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu](http://www.techtransfer.iastate.edu/)
>
> Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC)
>
> <http://www.ktec.com/business/section/resources.htm>
>
> Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
>
> <http://www.marylandtedco.org/>
>
> Minnesota\'s SBIR/STTR Assistance Program
>
> [www.deed.state.mn.us/sbir/](http://www.deed.state.mn.us/sbir/)
>
> Defense Alliance of Minnesota
>
> [www.defensealliance.com/](http://www.defensealliance.com/)
>
> SBIR Outreach Center (SOC)
>
> [www.mnsbir.com](http://www.mnsbir.com/)
>
> MoFAST: Moving Missouri\'s Innovations to Market
>
> [www.mofast.net](http://www.mofast.net/)
>
> Montana SBIR Program - Montana Department of Commerce
>
> <http://sbir.mt.gov/index.asp>
>
> MSU TechLink - Regional DoD SBIR and Transition Assistance
>
> <http://www.techlinkcenter.org/sbir>
>
> Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC)
>
> [www.nsbdc.org/](http://www.nsbdc.org/)
>
> New Jersey SBDC Technology Commercialization Center
>
> <http://www.njsbdc.com/SciTech/sbir.asp>
>
> New Mexico SBIR Outreach Center
>
> <Barbara.j.stoller@lmco.com> or (505) 843-4105
>
> North Dakota SBIR/STTR (NDSS)
>
> <http://www.techconnectnd.com/>
>
> North Carolina SBTDC SBIR Outreach
>
> <http://www.sbtdc.org/technology/sbirsttr.asp>
>
> Ohio SBIR Program
>
> <http://www.odod.state.oh.us/tech/sbir/>
>
> Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology
>
> <http://www.ocast.state.ok.us/sbra.htm>
>
> Oregon SBIR and STTR Resource Guide
>
> <http://www.bizcenter.org/Services/7530/6198/7548>
>
> Innovation Partnership (Pennsylvania)
>
> <http://www.innovationpartnership.net/>
>
> Puerto Rico Small Business Development Center
>
> <http://www.prsbdc.org/CDTC_web/index.htm>
>
> Small Business High Technology Institute
>
> <http://www.sbhti.org/>
>
> South Dakota SBIR Center
>
> [http://www.sbir.dsu.edu](http://www.sbir.dsu.edu/)
>
> Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology
>
> <http://www.cit.org/>
>
> Washington State Fed and State Tech Partnership Program (WaFAST)
>
> <http://wafast.org/index.html>
>
> Washington State Small Business Development Center
>
> [http://www.sbdc.wsu.edu](http://www.sbdc.wsu.edu/)
>
> Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network
>
> [http://www.wenportal.org](http://www.wenportal.org/)
>
> Wisconsin SBIR/STTR Program
>
> <http://www.wisconsinsbir.org/>
>
> Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative
>
> [[http://www.uwyo.edu/sbir/]{.underline}](http://www.uwyo.edu/sbir)
>
> OTHER RESOURCES AND CONSULTING SERVICES
>
> Bid Data Line
>
> <http://www.biddataline.com/fed/>
>
> Biotechnology Business Consultants, LLC
>
> [http://www.bioconsultants.com](http://www.bioconsultants.com/)
>
> Centurion Technology
>
> <http://www.centuriontechnology.com/>
>
> Clark Nuber P.S., CPAs
>
> <http://www.clarknuber.com/>
>
> Cohen International, SBIR Consulting
>
> <http://rogercohen.com/sbir>
>
> DuResTec
>
> [www.durestec.com](http://www.durestec.com/)
>
> Foresight Science & Technology, Inc.
>
> [www.foresightst.com](http://www.foresightst.com/)
>
> Gov-Con Solutions, LLC
>
> [www.sbiraccounting.info](http://www.sbiraccounting.info/)
>
> Greenwood Consulting Group, Inc.
>
> [www.g-jgreenwood.com](http://www.g-jgreenwood.com/)
>
> InKnowVation Online
>
> [http://www.inknowvation.com](http://www.inknowvation.com/)
>
> Innovation Asset Management, LLC
>
> <http://www.iam-llc.com/>
>
> Jameson & Company, P.C. (SBIR Survival Kit)
>
> <http://www.jamesoncpa.com/gov't_contract_services.htm>
>
> Hentzel & Associates SBIR Services
>
> [www.sbirhelp.com](http://www.sbirhelp.com/)
>
> Lytmos Group, LLC
>
> [www.lytmos.com](http://www.lytmos.com/)
>
> Miller & Associates, P.C.
>
> <http://www.millerpc.com/>
>
> National SBIR Conference Center
>
> <http://sbirworld.com/>
>
> New Technology Connection
>
> [www.newtechconnect.com](http://www.newtechconnect.com/)
>
> NineSigma, Inc.
>
> [www.ninesigma.net/](http://www.ninesigma.net/)
>
> Parmelee Creative & Technical Writing
>
> [www.parmeleewriting.com/](http://www.parmeleewriting.com/)
>
> PBC SBIR Services
>
> [www.sbirinfo.com](http://www.sbirinfo.com/)
>
> [www.sbirhelpdesk.com](http://www.sbirhelpdesk.com/)
>
> [www.pbcinc.com](http://www.pbcinc.com/)
>
> Piquero Insights, Inc.
>
> <http://www.piqueroinc.com/>
>
> ResearchResearch
>
> <http://www.researchresearch.com/entry/entry.htm>
>
> Research Editing
>
> [http://www.researchediting.com](http://www.researchediting.com/)
>
> Robert Berger Consulting
>
> Under construction
>
> SBIR Gateway
>
> <http://www.zyn.com/sbir/>
>
> SBIR Resource Center
>
> [http://sbir.us](http://sbir.us/)
>
> SciBiz Services
>
> <http://www.scibiz.net/>
>
> Small Business Technology Coalition
>
> [http://www.sbtc.org](http://www.sbtc.org/)
>
> Tech BizSolutions, Inc.
>
> [www.sbiraccounting.com](http://www.sbiraccounting.com/)
>
> The SBIR Coach - Fred Patterson
>
> [http://www.SBIRcoach.com](http://www.fsp-consulting.com/pages/574740/index.htm)
>
> The SBIR Network
>
> [www.sbir.net](http://www.sbir.net/)
>
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