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BBCetc Solicitation DatesCheck out this list of soliciation dates for upcoming deadlines.
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Year Around Event (2022)
SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplements to Promote DiversityApplications accepted on a rolling basis.
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to cover the salary of a new-hire through the NIH’s Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity in the SBIR/STTR program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See PA-21-345 for details and application instructions.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
Year Around Event (2022)
NIBIB Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program Applications due August 5th.
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).
The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects. Applications for this year’s C3i cohort are due August 5th, 2022. For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website.
Year Around Event (2022)
This opportunity is designed for small businesses developing highly innovative and transformative technologies that have the potential to create new scientific paradigms by establishing entirely new and improved
This opportunity is designed for small businesses developing highly innovative and transformative technologies that have the potential to create new scientific paradigms by establishing entirely new and improved approaches to significantly improve cancer research, prevention, detection and care in pediatric and/or rare cancers (See here for the definition of rare cancer). For this solicitation rare cancers with a 5-year survival rate of less than 50 % are encouraged. White paper deadline is May 2, 2022. Click here to learn more.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
05may9:30 am1:00 pmBioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology
This outdoor event attracts more than 500 industry and life science professionals to Foundation Park in Alachua. The Celebration offers guided Bus Tours of the local biotech community,
This outdoor event attracts more than 500 industry and life science professionals to Foundation Park in Alachua. The Celebration offers guided Bus Tours of the local biotech community, informative Exhibits, music and several food vendors. This annual event is a great opportunity to connect with life sciences executives in the region and across the state. Register here for the event on May 5!
(Thursday) 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
05may2:00 pm3:00 pmDepartment of Air Force - AFVentures STRATFI/TACFI Program Informational Webinar
Department of the Air Force (DAF) Phase II SBIR/STTR companies can receive up to $15 million in the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program and up to
Department of the Air Force (DAF) Phase II SBIR/STTR companies can receive up to $15 million in the Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) program and up to $1.8 million in the Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program to prototype their technology with DAF. Attend DAF’s “Ask Me Anything” webinar on May 5. Applications for the STRATFI/TACFI program are due June 30. Learn more >>
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Innovators in water technology can receive $10,000 in funding and resources to continue developing their solutions with experts in government and commercial sectors. Topics for the spring challenge
Innovators in water technology can receive $10,000 in funding and resources to continue developing their solutions with experts in government and commercial sectors. Topics for the spring challenge include the elimination of high operating expenses in sludge management costs and non-turbine energy harvesting. Applications are due May 8.
(Sunday) 11:59 pm
Registration is open for the latest NSIN hackathon, Reality Bytes, focusing on visualizing cyber operations. Starting May 9th, this virtual hackathon will challenge innovators to develop concepts, technologies,
Registration is open for the latest NSIN hackathon, Reality Bytes, focusing on visualizing cyber operations. Starting May 9th, this virtual hackathon will challenge innovators to develop concepts, technologies, or systems to improve the abilities of military personnel to visualize, monitor, and respond to cybersecurity events as they compete for one of three $15,000 top prizes. Registration is required by May 9th.
Click here to learn more.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
In this interactive webinar, we will focus on the due diligence round and how to best prepare for it. From high-level overviews to in-depth analyses of every number,
In this interactive webinar, we will focus on the due diligence round and how to best prepare for it. From high-level overviews to in-depth analyses of every number, customer and flaw, Angel and Legal experts will run the process through which investors evaluate early-stage companies for investment. Market analysis, financials, legal documents… You will walk away with a clear understanding and a checklist of what business documents and legal contracts investors need to see from you to make the process of investing as smooth as it can be. Learn more about this workshop on May 10th.
(Tuesday) 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
15may11:59 pmARTIS Ventures Fellows Application Deadline
ARTIS Fellows will work closely with the ARTIS Ventures investment team in due diligence, deal sourcing, and portfolio support. Take part in shaping
Take part in shaping the year-long Fellows Program and commit 10 hours per month remotely, receive a competitive monthly stipend, work directly with impactful healthcare startups, learn about new cutting edge technologies on the TechBio frontier, and gain VC experience during a record setting market (2021: $86B+ invested in healthcare startups and $28B+ raised by healthcare VCs). Apply by May 15th.
(Sunday) 11:59 pm
16may11:59 pmUpcoming DIU Funding Opportunities
Over the next week, innovators can apply for five open Other Transaction (OT) agreements with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) due by May 16th. Exhaled
Over the next week, innovators can apply for five open Other Transaction (OT) agreements with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) due by May 16th.
Hand-held devices capable of non-invasively detecting pre-symptomatic infections through an analysis of volatile organic components and/or exhaled aerosols.
Enhanced Protection of Information Capabilities >>
Technology, training, and analysis solutions to manage, protect, and validate data for DoD personnel.
Smart/Wearable Fatigue Tracking >>
Algorithms using readily available commercial-off-the-shelf wearables to track and predict cognitive fatigue of warfighters, helping mitigate risks and implement effective countermeasures.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
17may10:00 am3:30 pmNIH SBIR/STTR: Proposal Development with BBCetc
Is your company planning on submitting a proposal for SBIR/STTR funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? During this workshop on May 17th at 10am, BBCetc experts
Is your company planning on submitting a proposal for SBIR/STTR funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH)? During this workshop on May 17th at 10am, BBCetc experts will provide important information about SBIR/STTR funding and how to craft a competitive SBIR/STTR proposal that meets the unique requirements of the NIH. Learn more.
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
18may11:30 am12:45 pmBiolocity Bench 2 Market Talks: Investment and Dilution
This interactive webinar will review the basics of equity negotiation, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. The speaker, James Stubbs, Ph.D. has over 20 years of commercialization
This interactive webinar will review the basics of equity negotiation, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. The speaker, James Stubbs, Ph.D. has over 20 years of commercialization experience, has held senior executive roles in five medical device start-ups, teaches medical device design at Georgia Tech, and is an active private investor.
(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Register for Catalyze Pre-IND Webinar on May 18th @ 12 PM ET. The May Catalyze Webinar, Preparing, Initiating, and Approaching the Pre-IND Meeting, will be
Register for Catalyze Pre-IND Webinar on May 18th @ 12 PM ET.
The May Catalyze Webinar, Preparing, Initiating, and Approaching the Pre-IND Meeting, will be presented by Dr. Carmella Moody on May 18th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST. The Webinar is free, and registration is required here on the Catalyze website.
Please visit www.nhlbicatalyze.org for further information on the Catalyze program.
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Small Business Program
23may11:59 pmNIH SBIR/STTR Applicant Assistance Program (AAP)
Take the first step in bringing your innovative technology ideas to life through the Applicant Assistance Program (AAP)! This FREE 10-week program provides new and resubmitting applicants with
Take the first step in bringing your innovative technology ideas to life through the Applicant Assistance Program (AAP)! This FREE 10-week program provides new and resubmitting applicants with an opportunity to receive expert advice to write stronger Phase I SBIR/STTR applications. Selected small businesses will receive guidance on:
The deadline to apply is May 23rd. Click here to learn more.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has launched an exciting new challenge prize competition, the Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge and Bootcamp to Foster Diversity and Accelerate Innovation. The
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) has launched an exciting new challenge prize competition, the Healthy Aging Start-Up Challenge and Bootcamp to Foster Diversity and Accelerate Innovation. The goal of the challenge is to stimulate innovation and foster diversity in aging research and development by providing cash prizes and non-cash prizes, such as strategic resources provided through an entrepreneurial bootcamp, that will help participants overcome barriers to participating in life sciences entrepreneurship. NIA invites researchers and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds with a demonstrated need for entrepreneurial resources who have innovative ideas for science-driven technologies and products that have the potential to increase the diversity of NIA-funded small business research and development. Applications are due May 23rd at 11:59pm. Learn more here.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
24may12:00 pm1:00 pmOUP Webinar - LLCs Versus Corporations as Startup Structures
Quarles & Brady and OUP are pleased to invite you to a webinar on LLCs versus corporations as startup structures. Join Mark Ehrmann and Jeff Fugal of Quarles
Quarles & Brady and OUP are pleased to invite you to a webinar on LLCs versus corporations as startup structures. Join Mark Ehrmann and Jeff Fugal of Quarles & Brady LLP and Marc Singer and Beth Grafstrom of OUP for a discussion on the use of LLCs as a startup vehicle and the differences of using an LLC vs. a C Corp as the company structure.
The webinar will include a deep dive on each of the following topics:
• Governance and structural concerns of LLCs, including organizational documents, founders’ agreements, and management provisions
• Tax issues, including partnership provisions and conversion opportunities for LLCs
• Investor concerns on LLCs, particularly from the venture capital lens
• Accounting issues on tax and structure of LLCs vs. C Corporations
Register here for the webinar on May 24th at 12pm.
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The BME-IDEA International E-Team Grant Program is offering combined grants of $13,000 to student-led biomedical engineering teams and their faculty PIs to support collaborative project opportunities with their
The BME-IDEA International E-Team Grant Program is offering combined grants of $13,000 to student-led biomedical engineering teams and their faculty PIs to support collaborative project opportunities with their counterparts across the BME-IDEA global network. Accepted teams will take part in VentureWell’s online Pioneer entrepreneurship training workshop. Applications are due May 25th. Learn More.
(Wednesday) 11:59 pm
Get the SBIR information you need directly from the NSF The National Science Foundation (NSF) is known as America’s Seed Fund, helping
Get the SBIR information you need directly from the NSF
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is known as America’s Seed Fund, helping startups and small businesses transform innovative ideas into marketable products and services. NSF focuses on promising high-risk, high-impact technologies. Join this essential overview of the NSF SBIR program — what they’re looking for and what you need to do to submit a successful proposal. This is a perfect opportunity for technology-based entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses already familiar with SBIR/STTR who want to learn more. Q&A will follow the presentation. (If you’re new to SBIR/STTR, we strongly recommend you watch our on-demand webinars before you join the From the Sources’ Mouth session.)
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
26may11:00 am12:00 pmNSF SBIR Program Overview - FROM THE SOURCES’ MOUTH Webinar
Hear directly from Ben Schrag, National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison on May 26th at 11am. Get an overview of the NSF SBIR program, learn
Hear directly from Ben Schrag, National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Program Director and Policy Liaison on May 26th at 11am. Get an overview of the NSF SBIR program, learn what technologies they’re looking for and find out what’s needed to submit a successful proposal. Register here.
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
27may11:59 pmNASA Orbital Alchemy Challenge
As we continue to test the expanse of human ingenuity, NASA turns their focus toward space with the Orbital Alchemy Challenge. Through this call for open innovation, NASA
As we continue to test the expanse of human ingenuity, NASA turns their focus toward space with the Orbital Alchemy Challenge. Through this call for open innovation, NASA explores whether a new industry could transform orbital debris into an orbital opportunity by creating feedstocks from recycled spacecraft. If you have a big idea, they’d love to hear from you!
Enter by May 27 for a chance to…
Learn more here.
(Friday) 11:59 pm
27may11:59 pmNATO Innovation Challenge: Bioresponse
The purpose of the NATO Innovation Challenge is to tap into the minds of innovative people and teams to find more effective and efficient ways for NATO, and
The purpose of the NATO Innovation Challenge is to tap into the minds of innovative people and teams to find more effective and efficient ways for NATO, and other response organizations, to ensure security and respond to crisis situations.
Winning teams with innovative solutions to identify, warn, assess, and manage biological threats to protect North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces and civilians can receive $8,500 and continue developing their technology with NATO partners. Submissions are due May 27.
(Friday) 11:59 pm
30may11:59 pmChiesi Rare Diseases Academic Request for Proposals
Chiesi is excited to announce the Rare Diseases Academic Request for Proposals (RFP). Chiesi is seeking technologies enabling effective biodistribution of macromolecules to any or all of the
Chiesi is excited to announce the Rare Diseases Academic Request for Proposals (RFP). Chiesi is seeking technologies enabling effective biodistribution of macromolecules to any or all of the following tissues of interest: Bone, Skeletal/cardiac muscle, or Central nervous system for the treatment of rare metabolic diseases.
Details and guidelines about the program can be found in the downloadable Pre-Proposal document hosted by IN-PART here. The deadline for Pre-Proposals is May 30, 2022
(Monday) 11:59 pm
31mayAll DayNIBIB and VentureWell - The Debut Challenge
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support and expand the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge, a competition
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell have come together to support and expand the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) challenge, a competition that recognizes undergraduate excellence in biomedical design and innovation.
With $130,000 in prizes for 2022, the DEBUT Challenge is open to undergraduate student teams working on innovative solutions to unmet health and clinical problems. Deadline to apply is May 31. Click here to learn more.
All Day (Tuesday)
31may11:59 pmHeart Rhythm Society - HRX Pitch Competition Submission Deadline
Put your novel innovation for cardiovascular digital care in front of potential customers, investors and other entrepreneurs at the first HRX Pitch Competition. HRX is the Heart Rhythm Society’s
Put your novel innovation for cardiovascular digital care in front of potential customers, investors and other entrepreneurs at the first HRX Pitch Competition. HRX is the Heart Rhythm Society’s first-ever cardiovascular digital health experience in San Diego, September 8-10, 2022. The HRX Pitch Competition gives early-stage innovators and start-ups an opportunity to showcase their breakthrough digital health innovation.
Submit your solution by May 31st for the opportunity to participate in this exciting 3-day event. You’ll be joined by other entrepreneurs, scientists, industry experts and investors interested in your technology.
(Tuesday) 11:59 pm
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BBCetc Solicitation DatesCheck out this list of soliciation dates for upcoming deadlines.
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Year Around Event (2022)
SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplements to Promote DiversityApplications accepted on a rolling basis.
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to cover the salary of a new-hire through the NIH’s Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity in the SBIR/STTR program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See PA-21-345 for details and application instructions.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
Year Around Event (2022)
NIBIB Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program Applications due August 5th.
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).
The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects. Applications for this year’s C3i cohort are due August 5th, 2022. For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website.
Year Around Event (2022)
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across all 11 SBIR funding agencies — plus assistance selecting the right agency, access to BBCetc tools and templates, and iterative proposal reviews; and leadership training from Capita3 that has transformed startup founders and CEOs into confident, high-achieving leaders.
All Day (Thursday)
june 9, 2022june 16, 2022june 23, 2022
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across all 11 SBIR funding agencies — plus assistance selecting the right agency, access to BBCetc tools and templates, and iterative proposal reviews; and leadership training from Capita3 that has transformed startup founders and CEOs into confident, high-achieving leaders.
All Day (Thursday)
june 16, 2022june 23, 2022
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
See the updated solicitation BAA-20-100-SOL-0002 for more information, including program manager contact info. Read for updated deadlines for each area of interest. Up to $8
See the updated solicitation BAA-20-100-SOL-0002 for more information, including program manager contact info. Read for updated deadlines for each area of interest.
Up to $8 million available for 17 long-term areas of interest.
BARDA continues to offer ongoing, long-term support for innovations in the health security, sepsis, and infectious disease spaces.
Please refer to the current BARDA program for full details, including complete list of deadlines. LEARN MORE
(Wednesday) 12:00 am - 11:50 pm
16jun9:00 am1:30 pm2022 UMass M2D2 CAPCaT Big Company / Little Company Showcase
Searching for a corporate strategic partnership to accelerate your point-of-care product? Join UMass M2D2 for their third Showcase, a free virtual event for life sciences
Searching for a corporate strategic partnership to accelerate your point-of-care product?
Join UMass M2D2 for their third Showcase, a free virtual event for life sciences startups, academic researchers, and university spinouts seeking to take their innovations to the next level. This showcase will take place Thursday, June 16th, from 9am – 1:30pm.
After our 6 breakthrough point-of-care startups pitch their innovations, the agenda turns to a round table discussion with an all-star panel of respected industry movers and investors — featuring interactive Q&A sessions where you can engage directly with the panelists and your fellow innovators. Then learn more about Center for Advancing Point of Care Technologies (CAPCaT) and available small business funding opportunities. Learn more here.
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across all 11 SBIR funding agencies — plus assistance selecting the right agency, access to BBCetc tools and templates, and iterative proposal reviews; and leadership training from Capita3 that has transformed startup founders and CEOs into confident, high-achieving leaders.
All Day (Thursday)
june 23, 2022
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
Learn about the EPA’s SBIR program directly from April Richards, Program Manager The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports the development and commercialization of
Learn about the EPA’s SBIR program directly from April Richards, Program Manager
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supports the development and commercialization of technologies that protect human health and the environment. Solicitation topics focus on core mission areas and include Clean & Safe Water, Air Quality, Land Revitalization, Homeland Security, Sustainable Materials Management, and Safer Chemicals.
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across
Join us for our June 2, 9, 16, and 23 cohort. Participants will receive expert SBIR/STTR training from BBCetc; one-on-one consulting from BBCetc consultants with combined experience across all 11 SBIR funding agencies — plus assistance selecting the right agency, access to BBCetc tools and templates, and iterative proposal reviews; and leadership training from Capita3 that has transformed startup founders and CEOs into confident, high-achieving leaders.
All Day (Thursday)
BBC Entrepreneurial Training & ConsultingBBCetc was formed as Biotechnology Business Consultants in 1990 to assist early-stage life science companies with technology commercialization strategy and implementation. Since then, the company has evolved and grown, now training and consulting with a wide range of clients from individual companies and entrepreneurs to universities, SBDC’s and tech-based economic development organizations across the U.S. We are a team with expertise in all 11 participating federal agencies as well as grants/contracts management and commercialization planning. 18650 W. Old U.S. 12, Suite A Chelsea, MI 48118
30jun11:59 pmTechConnect Medical Innovation Challenge & $250k Total Prize Pool
Submit and pitch your technology to top investment, industry and military tech-scouts. Top ranked submissions will pitch in-person at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Conference (Washington DC, September 2022)
Submit and pitch your technology to top investment, industry and military tech-scouts. Top ranked submissions will pitch in-person at the Defense TechConnect Innovation Conference (Washington DC, September 2022) for a chance at the $250,000 Innovation Award prize pool. The Prize Pool will be distributed as five $10,000 awards in June, seven $25,000 awards in September, and five $5,000 Student-awards in September. Innovations due June 30, 2022, so submit your technologies today! Click here to learn more.
(Thursday) 11:59 pm
july
BBCetc Solicitation DatesCheck out this list of soliciation dates for upcoming deadlines.
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Year Around Event (2022)
SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplements to Promote DiversityApplications accepted on a rolling basis.
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to cover the salary of a new-hire through the NIH’s Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity in the SBIR/STTR program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See PA-21-345 for details and application instructions.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
Year Around Event (2022)
NIBIB Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program Applications due August 5th.
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).
The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects. Applications for this year’s C3i cohort are due August 5th, 2022. For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website.
Year Around Event (2022)
august
BBCetc Solicitation DatesCheck out this list of soliciation dates for upcoming deadlines.
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Year Around Event (2022)
SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplements to Promote DiversityApplications accepted on a rolling basis.
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to cover the salary of a new-hire through the NIH’s Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity in the SBIR/STTR program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See PA-21-345 for details and application instructions.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
Year Around Event (2022)
NIBIB Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program Applications due August 5th.
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).
The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects. Applications for this year’s C3i cohort are due August 5th, 2022. For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
(Friday) 11:59 pm
22aug5:00 pmNational Cancer Institute SBIR Phase I Concept Award
The NCI SBIR Development Center calls upon biotech innovators with out-of-the-box ideas to apply for the SBIR Phase I Concept Award! This opportunity is designed for small businesses
The NCI SBIR Development Center calls upon biotech innovators with out-of-the-box ideas to apply for the SBIR Phase I Concept Award! This opportunity is designed for small businesses developing highly innovative and transformative technologies for cancer research, prevention, detection and care in pediatric and/or rare cancers (See here for the definition of rare cancer). Responses to this solicitation are due by August 22, 5 p.m. ET. For more information about this program, please visit the program solicitation or contact Cherie Wells (ncioasbir@mail.nih.gov).
(Monday) 5:00 pm
The National Cancer Institute is looking for academic scientists who are ready to move from lab to market through the Small Business Transition Grant.
The National Cancer Institute is looking for academic scientists who are ready to move from lab to market through the Small Business Transition Grant.
This unique program starts with a Phase I STTR award (up to $400,000) and transitions into a Phase II SBIR (up to $2 million.) Proposed projects must fit into at least one of the following categories:
Interested applicants should apply by August 22nd. Click here to learn more.
(Monday) 11:59 pm
september
BBCetc Solicitation DatesCheck out this list of soliciation dates for upcoming deadlines.
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Check out BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting’s list of Solicitation Dates to stay up to date with agency application periods!
Year Around Event (2022)
SBIR/STTR Administrative Supplements to Promote DiversityApplications accepted on a rolling basis.
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to
If your small business is considering hiring an undergraduate, graduate student, postdoc or research scientist, the National Health, Lungs, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has a limited number of administrative supplements to cover the salary of a new-hire through the NIH’s Administrative Supplement to Promote Diversity in the SBIR/STTR program. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See PA-21-345 for details and application instructions.
Year Around Event (2022)
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is
Is your company developing innovative new technologies targeting heart, lung, blood, or sleep (HLBS)-focused complications of pregnancy? If so, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is now participating in the NOSI for Small Business Initiatives for Innovative Diagnostic Technology for Improving Outcomes for Maternal Health (NOT-EB-21-001). The NHLBI is interested in projects focused on detecting, predicting, and/or monitoring HLBS disorders during pregnancy and/or the post-partum period, as well as projects that enhance the monitoring and management of women with existing HLBS-specific disorders and risk factors who enter pregnancy or are considering becoming pregnant.
Year Around Event (2022)
NIBIB Concept to Clinic: Commercializing Innovation (C3i) Program Applications due August 5th.
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i
Medical device innovators with active NHLBI small business grants are invited to apply to the National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) C3i program! The 24-week C3i program provides participants with the specialized business frameworks and essential tools for successful translation of biomedical technologies from the lab (concept) to the market (clinic).
The teams will be guided through a series of lectures and interactive exercises, where they will pressure-test the commercial viability of ideas using universal business criteria as well as the unique requirements of medical device commercialization. Participants also work with experienced business advisors and subject matter experts who provide insights into the market sector, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement requirements specific to their projects. Applications for this year’s C3i cohort are due August 5th, 2022. For more information, visit the NIBIB C3i Program website.
Year Around Event (2022)