SBIR/STTR Introduction OFCC 2013 Symposium
Today s Topics TBEIC Shameless Pitch SBIR/STTR Program Overview Basic Info and Updates Unsolicited Advice Personal Observations and Practices Q&A
Energizing Opportunity $3.0 Million Project Made Possible By a DOE Grant Ohio Board of Regents Local Philanthropy and Corporate Support
Energizing Opportunity On Warren Square 39,000 Square Feet Local Amenities Central to Industry and Academia Building Starts This Fall
Energizing Opportunity More Than Just an Incubator Regional Asset for Energy Entrepreneurial Support (part of the JEN) Shared Resource Center for Grid Integration Technology Commercialization Start-up Environment and Outreach that Connects and Coalesces Energy Interests State-wide
Energizing Opportunity TBEIC Management Team Ted Theofrastous
Dave Nestic Chief Executive, Regional Operations, Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center Incubator/Accelerator & Shared Resource Center NezTech Corporation Technology Business Development and Economic Development Support JumpStart, EIR Advanced Energy, Power & Propulsion Guild Associates Why Me? Business Development and New Technology Initiatives
Overview: History Created by Small Business Development Act of 1982 (PL 97-219) A bill to amend the Small Business Act to strengthen the role of the small, innovative firms in federally funded research and development, and to utilize Federal research and development as a base for technological innovation to meet agency needs and to contribute to the growth and strength of the Nation's economy. (SB 881, S. Warren Rudman) Reauthorized to 2000 by The Small Business Development and Enhancement Act (Also created STTR) (PL 102-564)
Overview: History Reauthorized to 2008 by The Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000 (PL 106-554) Most recent act extends through 2017 (NDAA of 2012, signed 12/31/11) Through FY2012, over 140,000 awards, totaling more than $34.8 billion. Codified 15USC 638
Overview: History Evolution as a powerful tool SBIR/STTR Then and Now (source: www.sbir.gov) Ph. I Ph. II $ (mil.) 1983 (SBIR) 686 $44.5 2012 (Both) 3,818 1,717 $2,035.3
Overview: Program Basics Who Participates in SBIR? Agencies with > $100 million extramural research budgets Set aside = 2.5% Who Participates in STTR? Agencies with > $1 billion extramural research budgets Set aside = 0.3%
Overview: Program Basics Current SBIR Participating Agencies: Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce (NIST & NOAA) Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Science Foundation
Overview: Program Basics Current STTR Participating Agencies Department of Defense Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services National Aeronautics and Space Administration National Science Foundation
Overview: Program Basics Current SBIR/STTR Funding Level = $2.0 B Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation Environmental Protection Agency National Aeronautics & Space Administration National Science Foundation 52.4% 6.4% 28.8% 5.3% 4.2%
Overview: Program Basics SBIR/STTR Similarities Both Three-Phase Programs Phase I: Feasibility, 6 months Phase II: Prototype, 2 years Phase III: Commercialization, no limit Amount of funding in each phase Phase I: Up to $150,000 Phase II: Up to $1,000,000 Phase III: $0 -- Non-SBIR Government or Private Not a loan. Contract or grant.
Overview: Program Basics SBIR/STTR Similarities Proposal Structure and Submission Similar format Similar submission mechanisms Company Eligibility Requirements Fewer than 500 employees in entirety U.S. for-profit firm at time of award 51% owned by U.S. citizen(s) or PRA individuals 51% owned by another for-profit that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens or PRAs Work performed in U.S.
Overview: Program Basics SBIR/STTR Differences SBIR 2/3 Ph. I work must be done by company 1/2 Ph. II work must be done by company PI employed with company (reqs. varies by agency) Company owns IP, government has rights
Overview: Program Basics SBIR/STTR Differences STTR Company must have Research Institute partner (College or Univ., FFRDC, non-profit institute) Company must perform 40% of work, Research Institute 30% in Ph. I & II Principal Investigator primary employment with company or Research Institute Company manages funds Model agreement provided to manage IP, govt. maintains rights
Overview: Program Basics Open/Released Solicitations Program Release Dates Accepts Proposals Closing Dates DoD SBIR 2013.2 24 Apr 2013 24 May 2013 26 Jun 2013 DHS SBIR 2013.2 S&T Directorate 2 Apr 2013 18 Apr 2013 22 May 2013 NSF SBIR 8 Mar 2013 11 May 2013 11 Jun 2013 NSF STTR 8 Mar 2013 13 May 2013 13 Jun 2013 HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR (Grants) Non-AIDS Related Topics PHS 2013-2 Omnibus HHS/NIH SBIR/STTR (Grants) AIDS Related Topics Only PHS 2013-2 Omnibus 25 Jan 2013 5 Mar 2013 25 Jan 2013 5 Mar 2013 5 Apr 2013 5 Aug 2013 5 Dec 2013 7 May 2013 7 Sep 2013 7 Jan 2014 NIH SBIR/STTR Special Funding The NIH frequently offers special SBIR/STTR grant opportunities that are not part of their regular omnibus SBIR soliciation. View New & Current NIH SBIR RFAs & PAs Source: www.zyn.com
Overview: Program Basics Future Solicitations ** dates are subject to change gray cells denote estimated dates Program Release Dates Accepts Proposals Closing Dates DoD SBIR 2013.2 24 Apr 2013 24 May 2013 26 Jun 2013 DoD SBIR 2013.3 26 Jul 2013 26 Aug 2013 25 Sep 2013 DoD STTR 2013.B 26 Jul 2013 26 Aug 2013 25 Sep 2013 Source: www.zyn.com
Overview: Program Basics Recent Changes (New Policy Directive) Registration Requirement http://www.sbir.gov/registration Commercialization Benchmarks http://www.sbir.gov/commercialization-benchmarks Eligibility STTR Phase I > SBIR Phase II Phase II w/o Phase I for some agencies
Unsolicited Advice Research the Program www.sbir.gov www.zyn.com http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/index.shtml And all military component sites Understand Agencies Differences Read Solicitations Know Review Processes
Unsolicited Advice Partners and Consultants Strengthens Proposal for Review Shows Commercial Interest For STTR see: http://www.zyn.com/sbir/partnering/ Proposal Writing Tips Read Solicitations (over and over) Talk to Topic Authors/Program Managers Write a Smart Proposal Know the technology and needs Know the topic author
Unsolicited Advice Use SBIR/STTR Process for BusDev Find Potential Customers Look for Off-SBIR funding Opportunities Build Relationships See: http://www.zyn.com/sbir/sbres/sbcss.htm See: http://www.dodtechmatch.com/dod/index.aspx Mitigate the Risks Proposals Are Costly Endeavors Know the Odds (18% overall NASA 25%, EPA 6%) SBIR is a Means to an End
Questions?
Contact Info Dave Nestic Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center dave@tbeic.org www.tbeic.org NezTech Corporation dave@neztechcorp.com www.neztechcorp.com