On April 12 at 3 pm, the ICBI (Indiana Center for Biomedical Innovation) will be hosting the National Science Foundation’s, Erik Pierstorff, Program Director for Biological Technologies to discuss the agency’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and hold one-on-one meetings with interested principal investigators and emerging companies.
In addition, they will be joined by several Indiana SBIR/STTR experts, practitioners, and ICBI partners who will further discuss their specific roles and services in the ecosystem.
- Elevate Ventures – Indiana’s Venture Development Partner who facilitates the state’s SBIR/STTR program and matching grants
- HSMC Group – IN-based, small woman-owned business, focused on writing in the STEM areas for business success. The company retains deep expertise in medical writing, technical writing, and STEM editing for grants, proposals, client decks and educational materials, top-tier journals, and more.
- PCG, Inc. – Offers expert support in the competitive SBIR/STTR program. From concept to submission, they help drive the process and translate ideas into agency requirements. The SBIR/STTR program offers the largest source of early-stage technology financing in the nation, with more than $2 billion awarded annually and PCG, Inc. offers experience working on proposals to all 11 participating agencies, but with particular focus on NIH and NSF.
**If you are interested in scheduling a 1-on-1 with any of the SBIR speakers after the Zoom meeting, please email infoicbi@iu.edu directly to register. There is limited space and they will do their best to accommodate.**
About NSF’s SBIR/STTR Programs: Up to $2M / 36+ months – Receive up to $275,000 in non-dilutive funding for research and development (R&D) to build your prototype or proof-of-concept over six to 12 months. During this period, your company will receive guidance from NSF program directors who are seasoned entrepreneurs and technologists. After you complete your Phase I award, you’re welcome to apply for Phase II, which can be up to $1,000,000 over the course of 24 months. During that second award, you can apply for supplements that may add up to more than $500,000.
