SBIR/STTR: ABCs and How to Find an Agency

Join Dr. Andrea Johanson, Sr. Principal Consultant with the BBCetc, as she clarifies the mission and goals of the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Defense (DOD) SBIR/STTR Programs. The Session will provide a concise overview of three major agencies, their funding priorities and application processes, alongside guidance on assembling a project team to get the work done.

The session wiMichbioll include:

• How to select the right agency to align with your project’s goals.
• Essential tips for building the optimal team for your SBIR/STTR project.
• Insights into how these agencies manage their SBIR/STTR programs.
• Effective strategies for engaging with the agency’s program officials.

This live session will be held at The Bridge (4th) Floor of the Doug Meijer Innovation Building. 109 Michigan Street Northwest Grand Rapids, MI 49503