SBIR vs. STTR

Deciding which program — SBIR or STTR — is appropriate for you and your proposal is one of the first tasks when preparing to apply for funding. Each program has…

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The Phase I scope of work

One of the first steps in your Phase I SBIR/STTR journey is to decide what your small business would like to accomplish over the course of the project. It is…

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The SBIR Research Plan

The beating heart of the SBIR/STTR proposal is the Research Plan, a 6-20 page document that describes in detail your product development approach and rationale. While each agency has its…

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Rigor & Reproducibility in SBIRs

Rigor and reproducibility has been a major topic in biomedical, physical, and social science research as scientists have recognized the importance of thoroughness and independent reproducibility. Beginning January 2019, the…

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Letters of Support

SBIR/STTR applicants are encouraged to provide Letters of Support in their applications. For first time applicants, it may not be entirely clear what the purpose of these letters are or…

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Clinical trials and human subjects

Funding through the SBIR/STTR program can be used to support clinical trials of a variety of biomedical technology and products and can be leveraged to obtain regulatory approvals and attract…

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