Demystifying the SBIR/STTR Application Process: Grant Writing Bootcamp

There are 11 Federal agencies that participate in programs that offer over $3.5 billion per year to majority US-owned small businesses in grant money and contracts. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are excellent sources of non-dilutive funding that can be critical in scaling your startup.

Starting September 8th, Life Science Washington Institute will be hosting a two-part hybrid/virtual grant writing bootcamp to help demystify SBIR/STTR funding routes. Part I includes a fireside chat featuring special guest David Winter, project leader of BARDA DRIVe Accelerator Network and former NIH Scientific Review Officer. This series is for anyone interested in learning more about SBIR and STTR funding opportunities and those who want to effectively compete for these awards to develop and commercialize innovative technologies. The bootcamp serves as an “intro” to the SBIR/STTR programs. At the end of the series, participants will be equipped and prepared to submit a proposal for SBIR or STTR funding.

When: September 8 and 15 - Please be sure to sign up for both dates!

Where: UPDATE: Both days will be virtual only

Cost: FREE! There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Meet the Presenter:

Rich Giersch is Strategic Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation to Life Science Washington Institute and a principal investigator on a $3.5MM STTR that networks 24 academic institutions and is focused on building the commercialization ecosystem for life science companies in the Southeast US. Additionally, he is Chairman of the Board for the Bioscience Association of West Virginia, and CEO of WV based Valtari Bio. Rich has held Director level positions at two venture capital firms, was the chief operating officer of a biotech company in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and the Chief Science Officer for the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials at Rutgers University. He has helped companies secure over $100 million in federal funding, tax, and relocation incentives and written over $15M in successful SBIR/STTR applications.

About Life Science Washington Institute:

LSW Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and support services to life science entrepreneurs in Washington state through a number of programs including the WA Innovation Network (WIN) Mentoring Program, Startup Assistance Consulting Program, Lunch & Learn Series, workshops, and more! Visit www.lswinstitute.org to learn about LSW Institute programs and services, all offered at no cost to participants.