SBIR/STTR Bootcamp – How to prepare a successful proposal

SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) is a highly competitive program that encourages small business to explore their research and development potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. This March, the Nebraska Business Development Center (NBDC) wants to help small businesses create effective SBIR funding proposals.

On March 13 and 14, NBDC will host two SBIR and STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) workshops at Mammel Hall, located on the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Pacific Street campus. The NBDC is department of UNO’s College of Business Administration.

The March 13 workshop, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., will focus on the basics of SBIR/STTR proposals. Registration begins at 7 a.m.

The March 14 workshop, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will focus on how to best estimate the cost of an SBIR/STTR proposal. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

The cost for these events is $35 each for Nebraska residents and $59.99 for out-of-state attendees. The cost includes a networking lunch and free critique of an SBIR or STTR proposal.

Registration must be done online at http://www.nbdc.unomaha.edu/SBIRworks, but payments can be made over the phone at (402) 554-6250. Registration deadline is March 11 . Both workshops will be held in Mammel Hall 100.