SBIR 101
2020 Top DoD Focus Areas
Posted by Ed Bard onWhat is the DoD Looking For? The DoD SBIR Program consists of solicitations from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CBD, DHA, DLA, OSD and USSOCOM (more details will be provided on the specific agencies later). The DoD’s objective for the SBIR program is to stimulate small business technological innovation within...
2021 SBIR/STTR Application Dates
Posted by Ed Bard onWhen can I apply? The Department of Defense issues three SBIR and three STTR Broad Agency Announcements (BAA) for proposals annually. Each BAA has a pre-release, open, and close period. During the pre-release period the government is not accepting proposals, but small businesses can discuss technical questions directly with the...
SBIRs & Your Intellectual Property
Posted by Ed Bard onDisclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your IP attorney for legal advice. How Intellectual Property Helps Your Business Intellectual property can help your business in several ways. It protects core products and services, creates valuable assets, and expands market shares. It also...
SBIR and STTR State Matching Funds Programs
Posted by Ed Bard onIn addition to the Federal Government's SBIR/STTR program, several states have funded programs to support SBIR and STTR companies. These funds are often provided to assist with costs encountered during the preparation of submitting a SBIR/STTR grant. Phase I and Phase II matching funds are provided respectively to supplement already...
What's My TRL Score?
Posted by Ed Bard onTechnology Readiness Level (TRL) is widely used as an approximate measure of a technology’s maturity level. This method of evaluating a technology was originally created for the aerospace industry, but has been adopted by many other areas of technology as well. The TRL assessment can be used to consistently compare...