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SUMMARY:Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This is a webinar format \n \nThis workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs—two federal initiatives offering over $4.6 billion annually in non-dilutive funding to support early-stage research and development for small\, technology-driven businesses. Participants will learn how to navigate the application process\, understand agency-specific requirements\, and leverage these programs to bring innovative ideas to market. The session also introduces Pennsylvania’s Innovation Partnership (IPart)\, which offers proposal support and funding assistance to eligible applicants. \n \nKey Takeaways \n \n \nUnderstanding SBIR/STTR Purpose: Learn how these programs stimulate technological innovation\, support small businesses in federal R&D\, and promote commercialization.\n \nProgram Structure: Explore the three-phase funding model—Phase I (feasibility)\, Phase II (development)\, and Phase III (commercialization).\n \nEligibility Criteria:\n \nSBIR: Must be a U.S.-based\, for-profit small business with ≤500 employees.\n \nSTTR: Requires collaboration with a nonprofit research institution.\n\n\n \nAgency Participation: Discover which federal agencies offer SBIR/STTR opportunities and how their requirements differ.\n \nProposal Process: Understand the timeline\, registration steps\, and differences between grants and contracts.\n \nSupport Resources: Learn about IPart’s services\, including proposal reviews\, microgrants\, and technical assistance.\n \nStrategic Tips: Gain insights on how to align your project with agency priorities and improve your chances of securing funding.\n\n \nWhy Partner with the SBDC and Innovation Partnership (IPART)? \n \n \nSBDC\n \nTailored consulting for tech ventures: Pennsylvania’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) offer specialized assistance for high-growth and technology-focused firms. This includes help with corporate strategy\, intellectual property\, product development\, and alternative financing.\n \nAccess to experienced advisors: Entrepreneurs benefit from one-on-one guidance from consultants who understand the nuances of tech commercialization\, including navigating regulatory hurdles and scaling operations.\n\n\n \nIPART\n \nFederal funding navigation:\n \nIPart helps entrepreneurs pursue SBIR/STTR grants\, which offer over $4.5 billion annually for early-stage tech development. These grants are notoriously complex\, and IPart provides free proposal writing assistance\, training\, and micro funding to improve success rates.\n \nStatewide network of partners: IPart is a consortium of economic development and business assistance organizations across Pennsylvania. This means entrepreneurs gain access to a broad support system with deep local and federal connections.\n \nMonetary and technical backing: Supported by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development\, IPart offers both financial and technical resources to help startups move from concept to commercialization.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegister Today! \nSpeakers: Rich Longo\, Director\, Duquesne University Small Business Development CenterKelly S. Wylam\, Executive Director\, Innovation Partnership (IPart)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/unlocking-federal-funding-sbir-sttr-programs-for-tech-entrepreneurs-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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SUMMARY:Get Your Website Reviewed (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This is a webinar workshop. \n \nGet Your Website Reviewed!      \n \nHaving a strong online presence is a must for businesses these days. But what makes a good website? What are some things that visitors would like to see on your website? \n \nIn this session\, webdesign experts will look at each participants’ website and help them improve their design and optimize their websites for search engines. \nThe format for this workshop is that all registrants receive twenty minutes of focus on their website\, however\, participants can stay on the zoom meeting for all reviews to hear and learn different website design ideas.  Registrants will go in the order of registering\, and a schedule of the websites to be reviewed will be emailed out to registrants the day before.  The breakdown of times will be:  \n \n \n10:00 – 10:10 Host and presenter introductions\n \n10:10 – 10:30 website #1\n \n10:30 – 10:50 website #2\n \n10:50 – 11:10 website #3\n \n11:10 – 11:30 website #4\n \n11:30 – 11:50 website #5\n \nLast ten minutes for any questions\n\n \nJoin this session and take your website to the next level. \n \nWe have five seats open\, please sign up today.  When signing up please include the website address you wish to have reviewed. \n \nSpeakers:John Caruso\, Director of Business Development\, Vendilli Digital GroupDanielle Matthews\, Director of Operations\, Vendilli Digital Group
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/get-your-website-reviewed-webinar-18/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Federal Funding: SBIR/STTR Programs for Tech Entrepreneurs (webinar)
DESCRIPTION:This is a webinar format \n \nThis workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs—two federal initiatives offering over $4.6 billion annually in non-dilutive funding to support early-stage research and development for small\, technology-driven businesses. Participants will learn how to navigate the application process\, understand agency-specific requirements\, and leverage these programs to bring innovative ideas to market. The session also introduces Pennsylvania’s Innovation Partnership (IPart)\, which offers proposal support and funding assistance to eligible applicants. \n \nKey Takeaways \n \n \nUnderstanding SBIR/STTR Purpose: Learn how these programs stimulate technological innovation\, support small businesses in federal R&D\, and promote commercialization.\n \nProgram Structure: Explore the three-phase funding model—Phase I (feasibility)\, Phase II (development)\, and Phase III (commercialization).\n \nEligibility Criteria:\n \nSBIR: Must be a U.S.-based\, for-profit small business with ≤500 employees.\n \nSTTR: Requires collaboration with a nonprofit research institution.\n\n\n \nAgency Participation: Discover which federal agencies offer SBIR/STTR opportunities and how their requirements differ.\n \nProposal Process: Understand the timeline\, registration steps\, and differences between grants and contracts.\n \nSupport Resources: Learn about IPart’s services\, including proposal reviews\, microgrants\, and technical assistance.\n \nStrategic Tips: Gain insights on how to align your project with agency priorities and improve your chances of securing funding.\n\n \nRegister Today! \nSpeakers: Rich Longo\, Director\, Duquesne University Small Business Development CenterKelly S. Wylam\, Executive Director\, Innovation Partnership (IPart)
URL:https://business.pa.gov/event/unlocking-federal-funding-sbir-sttr-programs-for-tech-entrepreneurs-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:SBIR/STTR/Other Innovation Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="John%20Higgins":MAILTO:higginsj5@duq.edu
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