CIT Entrepreneur Recorded Webinars
SBIR Intro
SBIR Intro, 1 hour
From 1/25/2021
This webinar provides an intro to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Info includes who the participating agencies are, amount of funding available, basic processes, differences between SBIR and STTR, understanding Granting vs. Contracting agencies, how each agency differs in its implementation of SBIR/STTR, what the purpose of the programs are and the level of content required in proposals. Session also provides an quick overview of CIT’s funding support programs available to Virginia based companies, and, how CIT supports SBIR/STTR applicants from Virginia. Also featured is a short overview of the Mason Enterprise Center incubator program, as well as a short presentation from an SBIR program director at the National Science Foundation. Core presentation presented by Robert Brooke, Dir. Federal Funding Programs, CIT.
Cost:
-Virginia Based Co's & Va. University FREE
-All Other $10
Register: https://events.eply.com/RecordingSBIRIntro1hour11620173362335
SBIR Intro for Medical, Life Science & Biotech Companies
Hear from NIH, NSF, NASA and Defense Health Agency
From 5/6/2021 – 2 hours
This session presents a short intro to the $3.8B federally funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs, followed by presentations from medical, biotech and life science focused SBIR programs at NSF, NASA, Defense Health Agency and the National Cancer Institute. You’ll hear about each agency’s mission, what types of medical research they fund, how/who to contact, how much they fund, when their next SBIR opportunities are, and tips to be more competitive! Confirmed Biotech/Life Science Speakers:
Carla Matusow, HEO Mission Directorate Liaison, NASA SBIR Program
CDR Tatana Olson, SBIR/STTR Program Director, Defense Health Agency
Alastair Monk, Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), Digital Health Technologies
Amir Rahbar, Program Director, SBIR Development Center, National Cancer Institute
This session was funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small business Administration.
TIME: 11AM-12:30PM
COST: FREE
REGISTER: https://events.eply.com/SBIRIntroforMedicalLifeScienceBiotechCompanies5620213362493
SBIR Intro, 1 hour
From 1/25/2021
This webinar provides an intro to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Info includes who the participating agencies are, amount of funding available, basic processes, differences between SBIR and STTR, understanding Granting vs. Contracting agencies, how each agency differs in its implementation of SBIR/STTR, what the purpose of the programs are and the level of content required in proposals. Session also provides an quick overview of CIT’s funding support programs available to Virginia based companies, and, how CIT supports SBIR/STTR applicants from Virginia. Also featured is a short overview of the Mason Enterprise Center incubator program, as well as a short presentation from an SBIR program director at the National Science Foundation. Core presentation presented by Robert Brooke, Dir. Federal Funding Programs, CIT.
Cost:
-Virginia Based Co's & Va. University FREE
-All Other $10
Register: https://events.eply.com/RecordingSBIRIntro1hour11620173362335
SBIR Intro for Medical, Life Science & Biotech Companies
Hear from NIH, NSF, NASA and Defense Health Agency
From 5/6/2021 – 2 hours
This session presents a short intro to the $3.8B federally funded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs, followed by presentations from medical, biotech and life science focused SBIR programs at NSF, NASA, Defense Health Agency and the National Cancer Institute. You’ll hear about each agency’s mission, what types of medical research they fund, how/who to contact, how much they fund, when their next SBIR opportunities are, and tips to be more competitive! Confirmed Biotech/Life Science Speakers:
Carla Matusow, HEO Mission Directorate Liaison, NASA SBIR Program
CDR Tatana Olson, SBIR/STTR Program Director, Defense Health Agency
Alastair Monk, Program Director, National Science Foundation (NSF), Digital Health Technologies
Amir Rahbar, Program Director, SBIR Development Center, National Cancer Institute
This session was funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small business Administration.
TIME: 11AM-12:30PM
COST: FREE
REGISTER: https://events.eply.com/SBIRIntroforMedicalLifeScienceBiotechCompanies5620213362493
Agency Focused SBIR Training
NIST SBIR Intro WEBINAR
This recorded webinar wad delivered on March 4, 2020.
Join Mary Clague from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) SBIR Programs as she discusses the mission of their program, funding available, tips for applicants, commercialization expectations, and info about their 2020 SBIR solicitation.
Cost: Free to Virginia based small tech firms and university.
Recorded Webinar Registration link HERE
NIST SBIR Intro WEBINAR
This recorded webinar wad delivered on March 4, 2020.
Join Mary Clague from the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) SBIR Programs as she discusses the mission of their program, funding available, tips for applicants, commercialization expectations, and info about their 2020 SBIR solicitation.
Cost: Free to Virginia based small tech firms and university.
Recorded Webinar Registration link HERE
Dept. of Homeland Security WEBINAR:
Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR Intro (11/19/2020)
Duration: 1 Hour
This session, led by the DHS SBIR Program Director, discusses the details of the Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR program, as well as info about their 2021 SBIR solicitation. Also discussed are other DHS programs of interest to the small business community. Other SBIR
topics include: Updates to the program and processes; Topics Overview; Key deadlines; Tips for better submissions, including info on commercialization plan expectations. Presented by: Dusty Lang, Director, DHS SBIR Program.
Cost: FREE
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267902
Note that the link to view will be in the email confirmation.
Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR Intro (11/19/2020)
Duration: 1 Hour
This session, led by the DHS SBIR Program Director, discusses the details of the Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR program, as well as info about their 2021 SBIR solicitation. Also discussed are other DHS programs of interest to the small business community. Other SBIR
topics include: Updates to the program and processes; Topics Overview; Key deadlines; Tips for better submissions, including info on commercialization plan expectations. Presented by: Dusty Lang, Director, DHS SBIR Program.
Cost: FREE
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267902
Note that the link to view will be in the email confirmation.
Department of Energy Webinar
Dept. of Energy: A Practical Guide to DOE SBIR Proposal Writing (1/15/2019)
Topics covered on this webinar include: Intro to SBIR program – what are the SBIR objectives, and how understanding this will help strengthen your proposal; Bid / No-bid criteria – decide if the topics are right for you; Understanding proposal evaluation criteria – and addressing them convincingly; Detailed proposal writing strategies and time-savers -- DOE SBIR/STTR proposal strategy guide; Writing a compelling commercialization strategy; Recruiting transition partners.
Instructors: Bob Fielder and Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Free for Virginia co’s and Virginia university, $30 all others
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_259729
Dept. of Energy: A Practical Guide to DOE SBIR Proposal Writing (1/15/2019)
Topics covered on this webinar include: Intro to SBIR program – what are the SBIR objectives, and how understanding this will help strengthen your proposal; Bid / No-bid criteria – decide if the topics are right for you; Understanding proposal evaluation criteria – and addressing them convincingly; Detailed proposal writing strategies and time-savers -- DOE SBIR/STTR proposal strategy guide; Writing a compelling commercialization strategy; Recruiting transition partners.
Instructors: Bob Fielder and Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Free for Virginia co’s and Virginia university, $30 all others
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_259729
Department of Education Webinar
Dept. of Education SBIR Info -- (1/23/2020)
Join Ed Metz of the Dept. of Education SBIR program discusses the mission of their SBIR program, funding available, tips for applicants, commercialization expectations, and info about their 2020 SBIR solicitation.
Cost: Free
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you)
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Dept. of Education SBIR Info -- (1/23/2020)
Join Ed Metz of the Dept. of Education SBIR program discusses the mission of their SBIR program, funding available, tips for applicants, commercialization expectations, and info about their 2020 SBIR solicitation.
Cost: Free
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you)
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NASA Webinars
Part 1: Recorded Webinar: Pre-Solicitation Groundwork Webinar (11/05/2020)
Duration: 1 hour
This session is designed to help potential applicants learn about the unique nature of the NASA SBIR program and how to properly plan to engage with the various NASA centers in advance in order to increase your chance of success. We’ll discuss the priorities of the NASA centers, what they’ve funded in the past, and what some of the standard topics are likely to be in the FY21 solicitation.
PRESENTER: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
PRICE: FREE to Virginia based co's and university, $25 for all others.
REGISTER (Viewing link sent in confirmation email): https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267823
Part 2: NASA: A Practical Guide to NASA SBIR Proposal Writing (12/8/2020)
This three hour session covers: Intro to SBIR program – what are the SBIR objectives, and how understanding this will help strengthen your proposal; Bid / No-bid criteria – decide if the topics are right for you; Understanding proposal evaluation criteria – and addressing them convincingly; Detailed proposal writing strategies and time-savers -- NASA SBIR/STTR proposal strategy guide; Writing a compelling commercialization strategy; Recruiting transition partners.
Instructors: Bob Fielder and Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Free for Virginia co’s and Virginia university, $35 all others
Register HERE:
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267980
(Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
University Webinars
University Participation in SBIR/STTR -- Eligibility Rules, PI Requirements & Compliance
Presented 1/18/2018
Length: 60 Minutes
University researchers participating in an SBIR or STTR project - either as a sub-contractor or as the small business owner - must be aware of the specific rules for SBIR/STTR that may differ from other projects. Understanding these rules are critical to successful participation and compliance. This webinar covers eligibility rules for SBIR/STTR, Primary Investigator Requirements, sub-contracting rules/limitations, University lab vs. Small business facilities, "Waste, Fraud and Abuse" efforts by the Federal Agencies, and more.
Cost: Virginia based small businesses and Virginia based University FREE; All others $40
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_251383
DOD SBIR Webinars
Ask the Expert: DOD SBIR Submission Tips Q&A
(From June 10)
45 Minutes
This session is ideal for those companies planning a submission to the July 2 DOD SBIR/STTR deadline. This webinar covers some last minute proposal prep tips and reminders and is followed by some Q&A. Hear from SBIR expert Becky Aistrup from BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia firms: FREE
REGISTER HERE
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Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep WEBINAR
RECORDED WEBINAR: DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep Tips
(From December 2, 2020)
Duration: 3 hours
The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.5B annually in SBIR/STTR funding. This three-hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR/STTR submission. Topics covered include: Proposal Basics -- What is a proposal, how proposals are scored (not read), and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STRR evaluator; How to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision -- evaluating the DOD topic requirements, determining if a topic “wired”, understanding potential competition, resources needed to submit; Pre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” -- tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; Passed the ROI test and ready to bid -- The true cost of bidding, bid prep tips, developing an elevator pitch, project plans, and commercialization strategy; Preparing the Proposal -- Following directions, understanding the topic description, understanding the agencies objectives, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content). This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost:
-Virginia based companies & Virginia University: FREE
-All Others: $75 per person
Duration: 3 hours
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267971
Part 1: DOD Part 1: DOD SBIR Proposal Prep (Dec. 2, 2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart1SBIRProposalPlanningPrep3hours122020203362337
DOD Part 2: SBIR Submission Tips Q&A (6/10/2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart2SBIRSubmissionTipsQA1hour61020203362341
DOD Part 3: Customer Capture Begins in Phase I
From March 4, 2021 (1 hour)
How will you leverage your SBIR/STTR Phase I project into future funded work and sales revenue? Identifying your markets and principals early in Phase I is a key success criteria. Join us in this webinar to learn specific steps towards long-term viability. This session funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson of TechOpp Consulting.
Cost: Virginia based co’s & University FREE; All others $25
REGISTER:
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart3CustomerCaptureBeginsinPhaseI1hour3420213362342
DOD Part 4: The Business of Phase III SBIR at DOD
From March 11, 2021 (1 hour)
Just exactly what is a SBIR/STTR Phase III and what does it take to get there? Does the SBIR/STTR program fund Phase III? Answer: no. Join us in this webinar to understand who funds DoD Phase III and how you can access those funds. This session funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson of TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Virginia based co’s & University FREE; All others $25
REGISTER:
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart3TheBusinessofPhaseIIIatDOD1hour31120213362343
NIH Part 1: Program Specifics and Strategic Planning, 1 hour (2/14/2019)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart1ProgramSpecificsStrategicPlanning1hour21420193362346
NIH Part 2: NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom, 5 hours (11/10/2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart2SBIRSTTRProposalPrepVirtualClassroom5hours11103362349
NIH Part 3: Developing the Budget, 1 hour (3/7/2019)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart3DevelopingtheBudget1hour3720193362351
NIH Part 4: Preparing Bio-Sketches & Facilities Sections, 1 hour
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart4PreparingBioSketchesFacilitiesSections3362352
NIH/NSF Combo Webinar, 4.5 hours
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHNSFProposalPrepCombinedSession45hours3362353
Dept. of Education SBIR Intro, 45 minutes
https://events.eply.com/RECORDINGDeptofEducationSBIRIntro45Minutes123203362354
NIST SBIR Intro
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNISTSBIRIntro1hour3420203362345
Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR Intro
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDeptofHomelandSecuritySBIRIntro1hour111920203362355
Dept. of Energy -- A Practical Guide to Writing DOE SBIR Proposals
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDeptofEnergyApracticalguidetoDOESBIRProposalWriting1143362356
NSF -- Essentials for NSF SBIR Proposal Prep
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNSFSBIRSTTRProposalPrepVirtualClassroom45hours2420213362357
NSF SBIR/STTR Webinars
Essentials of NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation WEBINAR
From February 4, 2021
Length: 5 hours (including breaks)
The NSF invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. This session provides viewers an overview of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) SBIR/STTR grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we'll take a deep dive into the NSF grant mechanisms, review how to navigate the NSF website and research projects qualities that would be considered Basic vs Translational, how to use web tools and how to avoid common pitfalls. Other items covered include reviewing registrations necessary for submission, strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers' expectations, how to approach each section of the proposal, tips on navigating the submission process, a review of the key elements of an NSF proposal. We’ll discuss how to present your Technical Objectives for reviewers to understand your research plan to prove feasibility. You’ll learn about the importance of the commercialization plan and how to prepare one for NSF. We’ll also look at the budget, bio sketches, facilities, and using collaborators.
INSTRUCTOR: Jerry Hollister, BBC ETC
COST:
-Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based University: FREE
-All Others (larger firms and all Non-Virginia small firms and non-Virginia University): $75
This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
QUESTIONS: Robert.brooke@cit.org
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_268112
NIH & NSF SBIR Proposal Prep Essentials WEBINAR (From 8/18/2020)
Duration: 4.5 hours
This special 4.5 hour virtual classroom presents proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submissions to NIH and/or NSF. Learn how the processes at these agencies are similar and different, in addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, review how to navigate the SBIR websites to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Event includes an in depth overview of the overall SBIR and STTR programs, followed by 1.5 hour sessions detailing proposal prep essentials at NIH and NSF. Presented by Becky Aistrup and Jerry Hollister of BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia based companies and Virginia University: Free
All Others: $75 per person
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267234
NIH SBIR/STTR Webinars
Program Specifics and Strategic Planning (2/14/19)
This webinar provides an overview of the NIH SBIR/STTR program, including finding a solicitation, deciding which Institute or Center best "fits" for your project, talking to NIH and understanding the review process. Also covered is what "homework" you'll need to do to begin planning for your submission.
Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Presenter: Andrea Johanson, BBCetc
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based university FREE; All Others, $35 per personRegister: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_260459
NIH SBIR/STTR -- Developing the Budget Webinar"
Length: 1 Hour
This session walks viewers through the development of an NIH project budget. Items discussed include what costs need to be included (direct, indirect, unallowable), understanding the different roles on a project, how to write a budget justifications, and budget best practices.
Instructor: Shannon Bass, BBCETC
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms and Virginia university, FREE; All Others $30 per person.
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_260554
Tips on Preparing Biosketches and Facilities Sections for NIH SBIR/STTR Proposals
This session will help you identify who comprises your key personnel, what to include in a personal statement, who needs to provide letters of support and what the letters should include, and more. In addition, we will review key aspects of the Facilities and Resources section (not just a cut and paste list!).
Cost: Free for Virginia companies, $35 all others.
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_201097
NIH SBIR Proposal Prep Workshop Webinar RECORDING
From November 10, 2020
Length: 5 hours (includes breaks)
The National Institutes of Health has over $1B in SBIR/STTR funding available each year. This 5 hour long in depth session provides an intro to the NIH SBIR/STTR program and helps the viewer to understand the planning and writing process for a competitive SBIR/STTR submission to the National Institutes of Health. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we take a deep dive into the differences between SBIR and STTR, review how to navigate the NIH's SBIR website to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, how to prepare Specific Aims, details on preparing the budget, facilities & other resources, Biosketches, what you need for resubmission, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
This session is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented By: BBC ETC
COST:
-Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based University: FREE
-All Others (Non-Virginia based firms & University): $100
QUESTIONS: Robert.brooke@cit.org
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267854
NIH & NSF SBIR Proposal Prep Essentials WEBINAR (From 8/18/2020)
Duration: 4.5 hours
This special 4.5 hour virtual classroom presents proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submissions to NIH and/or NSF. Learn how the processes at these agencies are similar and different, in addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, review how to navigate the SBIR websites to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Event includes an in depth overview of the overall SBIR and STTR programs, followed by 1.5 hour sessions detailing proposal prep essentials at NIH and NSF. Presented by Becky Aistrup and Jerry Hollister of BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia based companies and Virginia University: Free
All Others: $75 per person
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267234
SBIR Commercialization Webinar
SBIR Commercialization Planning Essentials for Phase I and Phase II
From 9/24/2020
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Commercialization Plans can be a key differentiator in your SBIR/STTR proposal. As a small business, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and what you need to think about to build a good plan. This webinar includes tips on developing the components of a credible commercialization plan from demonstrating market opportunity, knowing your competition, product/technology consideration, developing a business strategy and building your team. This event is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Megan Varnum, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, BBC ETC.
COST:
-Virginia Based Companies & Virginia University: FREE
-All others: $45 per person
Register HERE: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267465
Upon registration, the link to view will be emailed in the confirmation.
Tips from Award Winners
Pancopia Inc.
Bill Cumbie
Since being founded in 2014, Pancopia Inc. out of Hampton, Virginia has secured SBIR's from NASA (two phase I's and two phase II's), USDA (Phase I), and as of this interview is pending a Phase I from DOE. The firm has also secured two Phase III's from their work with NASA. Hear insights from his continuing journey to provide safe, high quality water resources for people, while also preserving the environment.
Watch: View this 45 minute Webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLbzb_5G6No&feature=youtu.be
Colvin Run Networks
Nikhil Shenoy
Fairfax, Virginia based Colvin Run Networks is an applied data sciences company, enabling mission-critical capabilities using the best available commercial and open-source tools for complex data-driven activities like cloud analytics, machine learning, and blockchain-based applications. With 5 phase I and several phase II SBIR's from multiple DOD components in just its second year of operations, Colvin Run Networks is strategically targeting the appropriate SBIR's that will allow them to build their technology with maximum commercial and government potential in mind.
Watch: View this 45 minute Webinar here: https://youtu.be/yJ8dDGCqo5Q
SBIR Tips from a Female Founder
Presented by Jiemin Jordan, Managing Partner, Decisive Investing Group & Former CEO of Endeavor Systems.
Recipient of several Phase I and Phase II SBIR’s from the Dept. of Homeland Security, Ms. Jordan discusses how she used SBIR to fund early development of their technology and provides tips, do’s, and don’ts related to her experiences.
Cost: Free
Duration: 40 Minutes
Watch: https://youtu.be/DXL_D0_CmXg
SBIR Tips from a Female Founder
Presented by Pallabi Saboo, CEO, Harmonia Holdings Group
Mr. Saboo discusses her experiences in using SBIR to grow her business to more than 200 employees. She is the recipient of multiple Tibbett’s Awards for outstanding achievement and transition success using SBIR.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/rXt-q5Go5jo
Tips from an NIH SBIR Winner – GATACA LLC (Presented 3/1/2016)
Duration: 43 minutes
Interview with Johanna Craig, President of GATACA, LLC, discussing her experiences with NIH SBIR funding.
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/bA97aXMUCR0
Tips from an NSF SBIR Winner - PaneraTech, Inc.(Presented 3/2/2016)
Duration: 55 minutes
Interview with Dr. Yakup Bayram, CEO, PeneraTech, Inc., discussing his experiences with NSF SBIR funding.
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/Zi45P2YDNbk
Tips from Investors
Understanding the Differences in Angel, Seed, and Venture Capital
From March 17, 2021 – 45 minutes
Early stage companies considering a pathway to secure dilutive funding from Angel, Seed, and Venture Capital may not understand the nuances between these various forms of funding. Understanding these differences can be key to approaching each with the correct intentions and expected outcomes. This session provides an overview of the “capital stack”. Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/8L_Eh-ZoJYw
Customer Discovery & Market Opportunity – What Are Investors Looking For
From March 24, 2021 – 45 Minutes
When approaching outside investors, what do they expect in terms of market size and other key aspects of the opportunity you are presenting to them? How does this relate to the commercialization plan for your technology? Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/l0SmuJFhgXg
Tips to Developing an Effective Investor Pitch Deck
March 31, 2021 – 45 Minutes
The Investor “Pitch Deck” is one of the most important documents you will create when seeking outside capital. This session will review some of the parts of a typical pitch deck, including the level of detail that it should include, and will provide some insights into common pitfalls and mistakes. Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/tnQync8w5pk
“Tips for Entrepreneurs: Use of Investment Proceeds”, Marco Rubin, CIT GAP Funds
As CIT’s Senior Investment Director, Marco discusses some of his background and provides tips to early stage entrepreneurs that may be seeking early stage investment capital. A discussion what typical “use of investment proceeds” is and other related information is provided.
Cost: FREE
View: https://youtu.be/oQ3iTsv7beY
Questions: robert.brooke@cit.org 703-689-3080
CIT GAP Funds OverviewCIT GAP Funds Overview | From June 9, 2020
Length: 30 Minutes
Tom Weithman, VP of Investments at CIT, presents an overview of the CIT GAP Fund and Virginia Founders Fund, their purpose, investment goals, funding amounts available, process to be considered, and more.
View at this link: https://youtu.be/5TcJlzYgmiA
Cost: FREE
General Webinars
Building a Lean High Quality Team for Your Start-up
(Pre-Recorded Webinar)
This webinar was delivered on 1/16/2014. Start-ups are often just one to three person companies with little or no prior history to site. These firms often have difficulty putting their teams together for SBIR and STTR submissions, investor pitches, strategic customers, etc. This session will discuss how to use sub-contractors to fill out your team, how to discuss the current and future build out of your management team, and how to use Advisory Boards and Technical Advisors to strengthen your company.
Cost: Virginia Based Firms: Free. All others: $35
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_158774
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing Strategies for Small Business (Recorded on September 10, 2015)
This webinar is ideal for small tech firms, university researchers with small businesses, and university PostDocs considering licensing technology from the university. Topics covered include:
Cost: Virginia Based Firms and Researchers: FREE. All others: $35
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_203909
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
Business Resiliency & Continuity - Managing your Remote Workforce & Supply Chain Effectively During Unexpected Interruptions
WEBINAR (Recorded on April 21, 2020) 1 Hour 15 minutes
A key challenge that businesses face today is to effectively manage their distributed internal resources and external supply chain while maintaining productivity and visibility into operations to minimize communication related errors and inefficiencies. In this session, attendees are presented a checklist for implementing a strategy and developing a solution that ensures their business continuity. The goal is to begin the process of transforming into a more resilient operations to address current and future challenges. Panelists and topics included: Robert Brooke, Dir. Federal Funding Programs, CIT - Event host; Tonya Saunders, Principal, Washington Premier Group, LLC - Moderator; Tanya Miller, President, Kingstonville, LLC - Developing or updating your Risk Management Strategies and Business Continuity plans to address emerging challenges; Ron Lewis, Founder & CEO, AtWork Systems - Supporting technologies that integrate your distributed network of managers, employees, 1099 workers, subcontractors and clients; Jane Lovas, Ph.D., Lovas Consulting - Accelerating your cultural transformation and employee engagement.
COST: FREE
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Virginia Resource Partners
Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAP)
Learn how the Virginia PTAP is helping early stage government contractors – from federal registrations, to daily business issues, the free consulting available can be quite helpful!
Cost: FREE
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_246939
Accounting Webinars
Understanding Indirect Cost Rates for Government Contractors & Grantees
This webinar was delivered on 3/6/2018
Duration: 60 Minutes
If you have a cost-reimbursable award, do you know there is a 100% chance of being audited - allowing the government complete visibility into your accounting system and all costs, whether billed to the government or not? The annual "True-Up Report" (also known as an Incurred Cost Submission) is a requirement, and the government's audit of that report is used to negotiate your final indirect rates and the final allowable contract and grant costs for that year. Furthermore, your final negotiated indirect rate is used as a baseline to negotiate future provisional indirect rates, which are used for billing the government - and will determine whether you remain cash flow positive.
Presented by Jameson & Company
Cost: Virginia Based Firms: FREE. All others: $30
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Compliant Accounting System Requirements for Government Contractors & Grantees
(Presented Feb. 20, 2018) 1 hour and 10 minutes
Whether your award funding stems from a SBIR/STTR Phase II, BARDA, BAA, R01, U01, R21, IDIQ, or ARPA-E, you’re required to act in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations to maintain a compliant accounting system. In this live webinar, you will discover: What you need to do to have an acceptable accounting system; Two quick questions you can ask your accountant and KNOW if you are okay or not; The annual True-Up report that you need to prepare; How and when that True-Up report gets audited; The most common mistakes to avoid; The cost of non-compliance; Federal Acquisition Regulations: Part 30 & 31. Presented by Jameson & Company
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms and Virginia based University Researchers Free; All others $30
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QuickBooks & Compliance for SBIR/STTR Recipients (Presented 2/27/2015)
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
For SBIR/STTR award winners who want to better manage their projects through best practices and the use of QuickBooks. Learn how to use QuickBooks accounting software to manage accounting requirements. Make sure you are in the best position to support a Phase II project. Topics covered include: setting up a chart of accounts; time and effort reporting; creating a budget; reporting by project; separation of costs by project.
Presented by Kris Bergman of BBC ETC
Cost: Virginia Companies & Virginia University: FREE; All Others: $35 per person
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_191159
Questions: Robert Brooke, 703-689-3080 robert.brooke@cit.org
Part 1: Recorded Webinar: Pre-Solicitation Groundwork Webinar (11/05/2020)
Duration: 1 hour
This session is designed to help potential applicants learn about the unique nature of the NASA SBIR program and how to properly plan to engage with the various NASA centers in advance in order to increase your chance of success. We’ll discuss the priorities of the NASA centers, what they’ve funded in the past, and what some of the standard topics are likely to be in the FY21 solicitation.
PRESENTER: Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
PRICE: FREE to Virginia based co's and university, $25 for all others.
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Part 2: NASA: A Practical Guide to NASA SBIR Proposal Writing (12/8/2020)
This three hour session covers: Intro to SBIR program – what are the SBIR objectives, and how understanding this will help strengthen your proposal; Bid / No-bid criteria – decide if the topics are right for you; Understanding proposal evaluation criteria – and addressing them convincingly; Detailed proposal writing strategies and time-savers -- NASA SBIR/STTR proposal strategy guide; Writing a compelling commercialization strategy; Recruiting transition partners.
Instructors: Bob Fielder and Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Free for Virginia co’s and Virginia university, $35 all others
Register HERE:
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267980
(Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
University Webinars
University Participation in SBIR/STTR -- Eligibility Rules, PI Requirements & Compliance
Presented 1/18/2018
Length: 60 Minutes
University researchers participating in an SBIR or STTR project - either as a sub-contractor or as the small business owner - must be aware of the specific rules for SBIR/STTR that may differ from other projects. Understanding these rules are critical to successful participation and compliance. This webinar covers eligibility rules for SBIR/STTR, Primary Investigator Requirements, sub-contracting rules/limitations, University lab vs. Small business facilities, "Waste, Fraud and Abuse" efforts by the Federal Agencies, and more.
Cost: Virginia based small businesses and Virginia based University FREE; All others $40
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
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DOD SBIR Webinars
Ask the Expert: DOD SBIR Submission Tips Q&A
(From June 10)
45 Minutes
This session is ideal for those companies planning a submission to the July 2 DOD SBIR/STTR deadline. This webinar covers some last minute proposal prep tips and reminders and is followed by some Q&A. Hear from SBIR expert Becky Aistrup from BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia firms: FREE
REGISTER HERE
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Dept. of Defense SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep WEBINAR
RECORDED WEBINAR: DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning & Prep Tips
(From December 2, 2020)
Duration: 3 hours
The Department of Defense and its participating components award over $1.5B annually in SBIR/STTR funding. This three-hour webinar recording presents proposal preparation tips for those targeting a DOD SBIR/STTR submission. Topics covered include: Proposal Basics -- What is a proposal, how proposals are scored (not read), and how to write to the DOD SBIR/STRR evaluator; How to Make a Bid/No Bid Decision -- evaluating the DOD topic requirements, determining if a topic “wired”, understanding potential competition, resources needed to submit; Pre-Solicitation ideas for “next time” -- tips on getting a topic idea inserted into future opportunities; Passed the ROI test and ready to bid -- The true cost of bidding, bid prep tips, developing an elevator pitch, project plans, and commercialization strategy; Preparing the Proposal -- Following directions, understanding the topic description, understanding the agencies objectives, what goes into the proposal (from outline to specific content). This event is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented by Randy Simpson, TechOpp Consulting
Cost:
-Virginia based companies & Virginia University: FREE
-All Others: $75 per person
Duration: 3 hours
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Part 1: DOD Part 1: DOD SBIR Proposal Prep (Dec. 2, 2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart1SBIRProposalPlanningPrep3hours122020203362337
DOD Part 2: SBIR Submission Tips Q&A (6/10/2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart2SBIRSubmissionTipsQA1hour61020203362341
DOD Part 3: Customer Capture Begins in Phase I
From March 4, 2021 (1 hour)
How will you leverage your SBIR/STTR Phase I project into future funded work and sales revenue? Identifying your markets and principals early in Phase I is a key success criteria. Join us in this webinar to learn specific steps towards long-term viability. This session funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson of TechOpp Consulting.
Cost: Virginia based co’s & University FREE; All others $25
REGISTER:
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart3CustomerCaptureBeginsinPhaseI1hour3420213362342
DOD Part 4: The Business of Phase III SBIR at DOD
From March 11, 2021 (1 hour)
Just exactly what is a SBIR/STTR Phase III and what does it take to get there? Does the SBIR/STTR program fund Phase III? Answer: no. Join us in this webinar to understand who funds DoD Phase III and how you can access those funds. This session funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Randy Simpson of TechOpp Consulting
Cost: Virginia based co’s & University FREE; All others $25
REGISTER:
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDODPart3TheBusinessofPhaseIIIatDOD1hour31120213362343
NIH Part 1: Program Specifics and Strategic Planning, 1 hour (2/14/2019)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart1ProgramSpecificsStrategicPlanning1hour21420193362346
NIH Part 2: NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom, 5 hours (11/10/2020)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart2SBIRSTTRProposalPrepVirtualClassroom5hours11103362349
NIH Part 3: Developing the Budget, 1 hour (3/7/2019)
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart3DevelopingtheBudget1hour3720193362351
NIH Part 4: Preparing Bio-Sketches & Facilities Sections, 1 hour
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHPart4PreparingBioSketchesFacilitiesSections3362352
NIH/NSF Combo Webinar, 4.5 hours
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNIHNSFProposalPrepCombinedSession45hours3362353
Dept. of Education SBIR Intro, 45 minutes
https://events.eply.com/RECORDINGDeptofEducationSBIRIntro45Minutes123203362354
NIST SBIR Intro
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNISTSBIRIntro1hour3420203362345
Dept. of Homeland Security SBIR Intro
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDeptofHomelandSecuritySBIRIntro1hour111920203362355
Dept. of Energy -- A Practical Guide to Writing DOE SBIR Proposals
https://events.eply.com/RecordingDeptofEnergyApracticalguidetoDOESBIRProposalWriting1143362356
NSF -- Essentials for NSF SBIR Proposal Prep
https://events.eply.com/RecordingNSFSBIRSTTRProposalPrepVirtualClassroom45hours2420213362357
NSF SBIR/STTR Webinars
Essentials of NSF SBIR/STTR Phase I Proposal Preparation WEBINAR
From February 4, 2021
Length: 5 hours (including breaks)
The NSF invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. This session provides viewers an overview of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) SBIR/STTR grant programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we'll take a deep dive into the NSF grant mechanisms, review how to navigate the NSF website and research projects qualities that would be considered Basic vs Translational, how to use web tools and how to avoid common pitfalls. Other items covered include reviewing registrations necessary for submission, strategies for targeting your proposal to meet the reviewers' expectations, how to approach each section of the proposal, tips on navigating the submission process, a review of the key elements of an NSF proposal. We’ll discuss how to present your Technical Objectives for reviewers to understand your research plan to prove feasibility. You’ll learn about the importance of the commercialization plan and how to prepare one for NSF. We’ll also look at the budget, bio sketches, facilities, and using collaborators.
INSTRUCTOR: Jerry Hollister, BBC ETC
COST:
-Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based University: FREE
-All Others (larger firms and all Non-Virginia small firms and non-Virginia University): $75
This session is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
QUESTIONS: Robert.brooke@cit.org
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_268112
NIH & NSF SBIR Proposal Prep Essentials WEBINAR (From 8/18/2020)
Duration: 4.5 hours
This special 4.5 hour virtual classroom presents proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submissions to NIH and/or NSF. Learn how the processes at these agencies are similar and different, in addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, review how to navigate the SBIR websites to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Event includes an in depth overview of the overall SBIR and STTR programs, followed by 1.5 hour sessions detailing proposal prep essentials at NIH and NSF. Presented by Becky Aistrup and Jerry Hollister of BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia based companies and Virginia University: Free
All Others: $75 per person
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NIH SBIR/STTR Webinars
Program Specifics and Strategic Planning (2/14/19)
This webinar provides an overview of the NIH SBIR/STTR program, including finding a solicitation, deciding which Institute or Center best "fits" for your project, talking to NIH and understanding the review process. Also covered is what "homework" you'll need to do to begin planning for your submission.
Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Presenter: Andrea Johanson, BBCetc
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based university FREE; All Others, $35 per personRegister: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_260459
NIH SBIR/STTR -- Developing the Budget Webinar"
Length: 1 Hour
This session walks viewers through the development of an NIH project budget. Items discussed include what costs need to be included (direct, indirect, unallowable), understanding the different roles on a project, how to write a budget justifications, and budget best practices.
Instructor: Shannon Bass, BBCETC
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms and Virginia university, FREE; All Others $30 per person.
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_260554
Tips on Preparing Biosketches and Facilities Sections for NIH SBIR/STTR Proposals
This session will help you identify who comprises your key personnel, what to include in a personal statement, who needs to provide letters of support and what the letters should include, and more. In addition, we will review key aspects of the Facilities and Resources section (not just a cut and paste list!).
Cost: Free for Virginia companies, $35 all others.
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_201097
NIH SBIR Proposal Prep Workshop Webinar RECORDING
From November 10, 2020
Length: 5 hours (includes breaks)
The National Institutes of Health has over $1B in SBIR/STTR funding available each year. This 5 hour long in depth session provides an intro to the NIH SBIR/STTR program and helps the viewer to understand the planning and writing process for a competitive SBIR/STTR submission to the National Institutes of Health. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we take a deep dive into the differences between SBIR and STTR, review how to navigate the NIH's SBIR website to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, how to prepare Specific Aims, details on preparing the budget, facilities & other resources, Biosketches, what you need for resubmission, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
This session is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Presented By: BBC ETC
COST:
-Virginia based small tech firms & Virginia based University: FREE
-All Others (Non-Virginia based firms & University): $100
QUESTIONS: Robert.brooke@cit.org
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267854
NIH & NSF SBIR Proposal Prep Essentials WEBINAR (From 8/18/2020)
Duration: 4.5 hours
This special 4.5 hour virtual classroom presents proposal preparation tips for those considering an SBIR/STTR submissions to NIH and/or NSF. Learn how the processes at these agencies are similar and different, in addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, review how to navigate the SBIR websites to research awarded projects, how to prepare an SBIR proposal, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Event includes an in depth overview of the overall SBIR and STTR programs, followed by 1.5 hour sessions detailing proposal prep essentials at NIH and NSF. Presented by Becky Aistrup and Jerry Hollister of BBC ETC.
Cost: Virginia based companies and Virginia University: Free
All Others: $75 per person
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267234
SBIR Commercialization Webinar
SBIR Commercialization Planning Essentials for Phase I and Phase II
From 9/24/2020
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Commercialization Plans can be a key differentiator in your SBIR/STTR proposal. As a small business, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and what you need to think about to build a good plan. This webinar includes tips on developing the components of a credible commercialization plan from demonstrating market opportunity, knowing your competition, product/technology consideration, developing a business strategy and building your team. This event is funded in part through a grant award from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Presented by Megan Varnum, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, BBC ETC.
COST:
-Virginia Based Companies & Virginia University: FREE
-All others: $45 per person
Register HERE: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_267465
Upon registration, the link to view will be emailed in the confirmation.
Tips from Award Winners
Pancopia Inc.
Bill Cumbie
Since being founded in 2014, Pancopia Inc. out of Hampton, Virginia has secured SBIR's from NASA (two phase I's and two phase II's), USDA (Phase I), and as of this interview is pending a Phase I from DOE. The firm has also secured two Phase III's from their work with NASA. Hear insights from his continuing journey to provide safe, high quality water resources for people, while also preserving the environment.
Watch: View this 45 minute Webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLbzb_5G6No&feature=youtu.be
Colvin Run Networks
Nikhil Shenoy
Fairfax, Virginia based Colvin Run Networks is an applied data sciences company, enabling mission-critical capabilities using the best available commercial and open-source tools for complex data-driven activities like cloud analytics, machine learning, and blockchain-based applications. With 5 phase I and several phase II SBIR's from multiple DOD components in just its second year of operations, Colvin Run Networks is strategically targeting the appropriate SBIR's that will allow them to build their technology with maximum commercial and government potential in mind.
Watch: View this 45 minute Webinar here: https://youtu.be/yJ8dDGCqo5Q
SBIR Tips from a Female Founder
Presented by Jiemin Jordan, Managing Partner, Decisive Investing Group & Former CEO of Endeavor Systems.
Recipient of several Phase I and Phase II SBIR’s from the Dept. of Homeland Security, Ms. Jordan discusses how she used SBIR to fund early development of their technology and provides tips, do’s, and don’ts related to her experiences.
Cost: Free
Duration: 40 Minutes
Watch: https://youtu.be/DXL_D0_CmXg
SBIR Tips from a Female Founder
Presented by Pallabi Saboo, CEO, Harmonia Holdings Group
Mr. Saboo discusses her experiences in using SBIR to grow her business to more than 200 employees. She is the recipient of multiple Tibbett’s Awards for outstanding achievement and transition success using SBIR.
Duration: 40 minutes
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/rXt-q5Go5jo
Tips from an NIH SBIR Winner – GATACA LLC (Presented 3/1/2016)
Duration: 43 minutes
Interview with Johanna Craig, President of GATACA, LLC, discussing her experiences with NIH SBIR funding.
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/bA97aXMUCR0
Tips from an NSF SBIR Winner - PaneraTech, Inc.(Presented 3/2/2016)
Duration: 55 minutes
Interview with Dr. Yakup Bayram, CEO, PeneraTech, Inc., discussing his experiences with NSF SBIR funding.
Cost: Free
Watch: https://youtu.be/Zi45P2YDNbk
Tips from Investors
Understanding the Differences in Angel, Seed, and Venture Capital
From March 17, 2021 – 45 minutes
Early stage companies considering a pathway to secure dilutive funding from Angel, Seed, and Venture Capital may not understand the nuances between these various forms of funding. Understanding these differences can be key to approaching each with the correct intentions and expected outcomes. This session provides an overview of the “capital stack”. Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/8L_Eh-ZoJYw
Customer Discovery & Market Opportunity – What Are Investors Looking For
From March 24, 2021 – 45 Minutes
When approaching outside investors, what do they expect in terms of market size and other key aspects of the opportunity you are presenting to them? How does this relate to the commercialization plan for your technology? Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/l0SmuJFhgXg
Tips to Developing an Effective Investor Pitch Deck
March 31, 2021 – 45 Minutes
The Investor “Pitch Deck” is one of the most important documents you will create when seeking outside capital. This session will review some of the parts of a typical pitch deck, including the level of detail that it should include, and will provide some insights into common pitfalls and mistakes. Funding in part through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Presented by Marco Rubin, Senior Investment Director, CIT GAP Funds. FREE
VIEW: https://youtu.be/tnQync8w5pk
“Tips for Entrepreneurs: Use of Investment Proceeds”, Marco Rubin, CIT GAP Funds
As CIT’s Senior Investment Director, Marco discusses some of his background and provides tips to early stage entrepreneurs that may be seeking early stage investment capital. A discussion what typical “use of investment proceeds” is and other related information is provided.
Cost: FREE
View: https://youtu.be/oQ3iTsv7beY
Questions: robert.brooke@cit.org 703-689-3080
CIT GAP Funds OverviewCIT GAP Funds Overview | From June 9, 2020
Length: 30 Minutes
Tom Weithman, VP of Investments at CIT, presents an overview of the CIT GAP Fund and Virginia Founders Fund, their purpose, investment goals, funding amounts available, process to be considered, and more.
View at this link: https://youtu.be/5TcJlzYgmiA
Cost: FREE
General Webinars
Building a Lean High Quality Team for Your Start-up
(Pre-Recorded Webinar)
This webinar was delivered on 1/16/2014. Start-ups are often just one to three person companies with little or no prior history to site. These firms often have difficulty putting their teams together for SBIR and STTR submissions, investor pitches, strategic customers, etc. This session will discuss how to use sub-contractors to fill out your team, how to discuss the current and future build out of your management team, and how to use Advisory Boards and Technical Advisors to strengthen your company.
Cost: Virginia Based Firms: Free. All others: $35
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_158774
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
Intellectual Property Protection & Licensing Strategies for Small Business (Recorded on September 10, 2015)
This webinar is ideal for small tech firms, university researchers with small businesses, and university PostDocs considering licensing technology from the university. Topics covered include:
- Best practices for protecting your Intellectual Property:
- Current patent trends;
- Overview of open source license issues and the impact on your IP;
- How university Tech Transfer & intellectual Property Offices work (what drives them)Strategies and tactics for licensing university IP;
- How to identify and protect IP
Cost: Virginia Based Firms and Researchers: FREE. All others: $35
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_203909
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
Business Resiliency & Continuity - Managing your Remote Workforce & Supply Chain Effectively During Unexpected Interruptions
WEBINAR (Recorded on April 21, 2020) 1 Hour 15 minutes
A key challenge that businesses face today is to effectively manage their distributed internal resources and external supply chain while maintaining productivity and visibility into operations to minimize communication related errors and inefficiencies. In this session, attendees are presented a checklist for implementing a strategy and developing a solution that ensures their business continuity. The goal is to begin the process of transforming into a more resilient operations to address current and future challenges. Panelists and topics included: Robert Brooke, Dir. Federal Funding Programs, CIT - Event host; Tonya Saunders, Principal, Washington Premier Group, LLC - Moderator; Tanya Miller, President, Kingstonville, LLC - Developing or updating your Risk Management Strategies and Business Continuity plans to address emerging challenges; Ron Lewis, Founder & CEO, AtWork Systems - Supporting technologies that integrate your distributed network of managers, employees, 1099 workers, subcontractors and clients; Jane Lovas, Ph.D., Lovas Consulting - Accelerating your cultural transformation and employee engagement.
COST: FREE
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_266158
Virginia Resource Partners
Virginia Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAP)
Learn how the Virginia PTAP is helping early stage government contractors – from federal registrations, to daily business issues, the free consulting available can be quite helpful!
Cost: FREE
Register: (Link to View Webinar will be emailed to you in Registration Confirmation Email)
https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_246939
Accounting Webinars
Understanding Indirect Cost Rates for Government Contractors & Grantees
This webinar was delivered on 3/6/2018
Duration: 60 Minutes
If you have a cost-reimbursable award, do you know there is a 100% chance of being audited - allowing the government complete visibility into your accounting system and all costs, whether billed to the government or not? The annual "True-Up Report" (also known as an Incurred Cost Submission) is a requirement, and the government's audit of that report is used to negotiate your final indirect rates and the final allowable contract and grant costs for that year. Furthermore, your final negotiated indirect rate is used as a baseline to negotiate future provisional indirect rates, which are used for billing the government - and will determine whether you remain cash flow positive.
Presented by Jameson & Company
Cost: Virginia Based Firms: FREE. All others: $30
Register: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_252903
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
Compliant Accounting System Requirements for Government Contractors & Grantees
(Presented Feb. 20, 2018) 1 hour and 10 minutes
Whether your award funding stems from a SBIR/STTR Phase II, BARDA, BAA, R01, U01, R21, IDIQ, or ARPA-E, you’re required to act in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations to maintain a compliant accounting system. In this live webinar, you will discover: What you need to do to have an acceptable accounting system; Two quick questions you can ask your accountant and KNOW if you are okay or not; The annual True-Up report that you need to prepare; How and when that True-Up report gets audited; The most common mistakes to avoid; The cost of non-compliance; Federal Acquisition Regulations: Part 30 & 31. Presented by Jameson & Company
Cost: Virginia based small tech firms and Virginia based University Researchers Free; All others $30
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_252485
Note: Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent that includes the URL to view the webinar.
QuickBooks & Compliance for SBIR/STTR Recipients (Presented 2/27/2015)
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
For SBIR/STTR award winners who want to better manage their projects through best practices and the use of QuickBooks. Learn how to use QuickBooks accounting software to manage accounting requirements. Make sure you are in the best position to support a Phase II project. Topics covered include: setting up a chart of accounts; time and effort reporting; creating a budget; reporting by project; separation of costs by project.
Presented by Kris Bergman of BBC ETC
Cost: Virginia Companies & Virginia University: FREE; All Others: $35 per person
REGISTER: https://cit2.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mc&view=mc&mcid=form_191159
Questions: Robert Brooke, 703-689-3080 robert.brooke@cit.org
Project Management Best Practices Webinars
Part 1 "Project Culture" (From 5/5/2020)
75 minutes
This session focuses on just what is Project Management, where it resides within the organization structure and introduces the basics of project planning.
What you'll learn:
What characterizes a "PM Culture" and how to build/implement one; how to survive being assigned as "Project Manager" in a non-PM culture; how to use defined goals to plan a series of both serial and parallel tasks to get the job done; how to set up for successful a team effort (including all stakeholders).
COST: Virginia Co's $20, All others $40
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Part 2 "Project Planning" (From 5/12/2020)
90 minutes
This session will focus on the tools of Project Management with primary emphasis on the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Task Authorization as the basic building blocks for project planning, cost estimating and management.
What you will learn:
How to accomplish a proper, bottoms-up cost estimate with minimal errors; how to determine manpower, material, travel and other direct costs; how to identify and avoid insurmountable bottlenecks by level-loading labor requirements; how to establish truly usable project monitoring systems.
COST: $20 for Virginia companies, $40 all others
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Part 3 "Project Operations" (From 5/19/2020))
90 minutes
This session will expand to cover the active management and control processes (using the tools) to affect project success.
What you will learn:
How to quickly identify and track tasks that are in need of remedial action; how to secure "buy in" from your project team and ancillary support functions; how to properly use the primary tools of project planning and management; how to use these tools for self-sustaining project monitoring & control.
COST: $20 for Virginia companies, $40 all others
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