Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR)

The 2010 SBIR/STTR National Conference is coming to Oklahoma City November 8–10. Whether you are responsible for doing research or making the sale, innovation depends on recognizing opportunities and making connections. Contact Sherry Roberts at sherry@sbirok.org or 405-213-1969 for more information.

Helping Oklahoma’s small high-tech companies tap into nearly $3 billion in federal research and development funding . . .
Small business. Big assistance.

OCAST’s Phase Zero assistance provides a portfolio of services designed to guide you, as a small business owner and entrepreneur, through the steps needed to successfully apply for and receive funding from the federal SBIR/STTR programs.

With nearly $3 billion available in federal research and development funding, Oklahoma’s small technology firms have much to gain from OCAST’s SBIR/STTR support program.

This OCAST program provides qualifying Oklahoma firms the motivation and assistance to compete for federal dollars.

What are SBIR and STTR?

SBIR and STTR are competitively awarded federal programs designed to stimulate technological innovation and provide opportunities for small businesses. The dynamic teaming of the private and public sectors include joint venture opportunities for small businesses and the nation's premier nonprofit research institutions.

SBIR: Small Business Innovation Research
The SBIR program solicitations are issued by 11 federal agencies. For more information about the SBIR program, visit the U.S. Small Business Administration SBIR/STTR Program web site.
STTR: Small Business Technology Transfer
Five federal agencies reserve a portion of their research and development funds to be awarded via the STTR program to small business/nonprofit research institution partnerships. For more information about the STTR program, visit U.S. Small Business Administration SBIR/STTR Program web site.

How the OCAST SBIR/STTR support program works

OCAST provides both financial support and expertise to help qualifying firms develop their federal proposals. The program:

Defrays a portion of proposal preparation costs for qualifying firms, providing up to $3,000 to help offset the costs of developing a federal proposal.
Provides critical bridge funding between Phase I and Phase II of the federal project – up to $25,000.
Provides Phase Zero program services that includes critical outreach and technical assistance
- OCAST's Phase Zero assistance provides a portfolio of services designed to guide you, as a small business owner and entrepreneur, through the steps needed to successfully apply for and receive funding from the federal SBIR/STTR programs. OCAST's Phase Zero assistance can help you tap into nearly $3 billion in federal R&D funding.

OCAST SBIR/STTR Program Overview
Eligibility	Funding Levels	Funding Terms
SBIR Phase I Incentive Funding Program	50% of proposal preparation cost, up to $3,000	One time reimbursement funding for each federal award submission.
Oklahoma based small business enterprise that has applied for Phase I funding from one of eleven federal agencies participating in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs. Fewer than 500 employees. Principal researcher must be employed by small business.
SBIR Phase II Matching Funds Program	50% of the federal SBIR Phase I award up to a maximum of $25,000	One time funding for each federal Phase II award submission
Oklahoma based small business enterprise that has received federal Phase I funding, submitted a final report, and applied for federal Phase II funding. Fewer than 500 employees. Principal researcher must be employed by small business.
STTR Phase I Incentive Program	50% of proposal preparation costs up to $5,000	One time reimbursement funding for each federal award submission.
Oklahoma based small business enterprise that has applied for Phase I funding from a federal Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Small business must have formed a formal partnership to do joint research with an Oklahoma based university or private lab.
STTR Phase II Matching Funds Program	50% of the federal STTR Phase I award up to a maximum of $25,000	One time funding for each federal Phase II award submission
Oklahoma based small business enterprise that has received federal Phase I funding, submitted a final report, and applied for federal Phase II funding. Fewer than 500 employees. Principal researcher must be employed by small business.

Current SBIR/STTR Solicitations:

SBIR Phase I Incentive Program Solicitation
SBIR Phase II Matching Funds Program Solicitation
STTR Phase I Incentive Program Solicitation
STTR Phase II Matching Funds Program Solicitation

Workshops:

Current SBIR/STTR Workshops

Tutorial for the federal SBIR/STTR programs:

SBIR/STTR: A Three Course Overview
Course 101: The SBIR/STTR Basics
Course 102: SBIR/STTR History and Law
Course 103: Entrepreneurial Research Institutions

April 21, 2008 NIH Workshop Presentations:

NIH Health Conference presentation - Jo Anne Goodnight
NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop presentation - Jo Anne Goodnight
NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop presentation - Dr. Antonio Scarpa

For additional links and information visit: www.zyn.com

For more information, contact:
Tessa
405-319-8410

Last Modified on 08/02/2010