SOLD OUT! 17th Annual Advanced SBIR Forum: "Advanced SBIR Strategies to Improve Transition & Business Success"

May 6, 2010 - Herndon, VA
(9:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! 

No walk-ups will be accepted. 

2 sponsor tables are still available at $250 per table.  Contact Robert Brooke for information!

Confirmed participants include: Army, NASA, Dept. of Homeland Security, NIH, NIST, Dept. of Energy, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, VSE Corp., Alion Science & Technology, VSE Corp. and more!

This popular, one day annaul advanced forum is split into two parts – a morning session provides overview on concepts and strategies to help any SBIR/STTR award winner plan their Phase II and Phase III strategies more effectively.  SBIR/STTR agencies will also provide a quick overview of their advanced programs that award recipients need to be aware of. The afternoon session focuses on specific transition strategies and programs available to move SBIR/STTR and any other federal R&D projects forward – including FAST Track bids, earmark funding, M&A concepts & other ways to receive value from your IP, and special funding dedicated to assisting with the transition of technology into DoD. 

Dedicated networking times will allow attendees the chance to meet with agency and industry reps.  Attendees should bring a short, one page company/project overview to facilitate discussions.  Be prepared to give a short elevator pitch.

Full day and 1/2 day registration options available.

9AM-12:15PM: Strategies for SBIR/STTR Award Winners

• Realizing a High Quality R&D Product – operating your project for value (Project Management)
• Learn how to plan, cost estimate, manage & control small R&D projects – important for Phase II.
• Learn how to improve the chances of being invited to submit an application/proposal for, and win, Phase II funding (strategy, applications and audit preparation)
• Learn how to use a Phase I (alone) to position your firm for large sole-source awards.
• Acquiring Phase III funds (strategy, marketing and venture capital acquisition).
• Learn how to wring the most value out of your past, current, and future Phase I SBIR/STTR projects.
• Strategic Planning, Strategic Alliances, and Customer Communications for SBIR Firms.
  • Presented by John Davis, General Manager, The SBIR Resource Center

Fedaral Agencies:

• NASA
• Army
• Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• National Institue of Standards & Technology (NIST) (Not exhibitiing)
• Dept. of Energy (not exhibiting)

Prime Contractors:

• Alion Science & Technology
• Boeing Corp.
• Lockheed Martin (Not exhibiting)
• Raytheon
• VSE Corp.

Business Service Providers:

• The SBIR Resource Center
• Alchemy GS
• Miles & Stockbridge
• SC&H Tax Advisory Services
• Venona Consulting
• Image Quality Inc.
• VPMEP

• Virginia Based Technology Firms: 
  • $100 Full Day
  • $75 Morning SBIR Strategy Session Only (9AM-2:30PM, includes Lunch)
  • $75 Afternoon Sessions Only (2:30-5:30, includes Reception)
• Non Virginia Based Technology Firms
  • $150 Full Day
  • $100 Morning SBIR Strategy Session Only (9AM-2:30PM, includes Lunch)
  • $100 Afternoon Sessions Only (2:30PM-5:30PM, includes Reception)
• Business Service Providors:  $175
• Sponsorship:  $250 (includes display table)
• Government SBIR Agency Reps: $40 (table available upon request)