Thanx Media

This session is designed to help university researchers to understand the purpose of SBIR/STTR, processes, rules, eligibility requirements, licensing tips, tech transfer processes and other issues related to the SBIR and STTR programs. Also discussed will be new business formation tips and processes. Pizza will be provided!

This session is ideal for current and prospective small tech firms who want to learn some of the planning and proposal writing processes required for a compelling SBIR / STTR submission. Learn what it takes to write an SBIR/STTR, tips to be more effective, how agencies vary in their programs, and details on how to write effective Dept. of Defense, NASA, and Dept. of Energy SBIR/STTR proposals.

The session will feature overviews of various funding sources available to support R&D and commercialization of technology by small companies and researchers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Session is ideal for current & future entrepreneurs, researchers in higher ed and other non-profit institutions who need funding and support to further develop and commercialize technology. Hear from executives from the Center for Innovative Technology charted with supporting technology development in Va.

CIT is pleased to collaborate with Sweet Briar College to present this special half-day event. The session will feature overviews of various funding sources available to support R&D and commercialization of technology by small companies and researchers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Also featured will be an overview of other resources and new programs available from Sweet Briar. Session ends with a special Female Investment Panel and an optional Pitch & Polish Workshop!

Join us on Thursday, November 1, to learn about funding available through CIT's Venture and Grant Funding Programs!

This 1.5 day workshop presents an in depth guide to writing a compelling NIH SBIR/STTR proposal. The NIH has over $1B available each year via SBIR/STTR, funding early stage, high risk research on projects that have a high potential to make a big impact. Learn how to plan, engage with the NIH, and begin to write a compelling and compliant proposal. This event is especially useful for those targeting the Jan 5 & April 5 2018 NIH SBIR/STTR deadlines. Presented by Becky Aistrop of BBC ETC.