In the video below, Paul Scott, a seasoned technical writer, shares invaluable strategies for technology startups to secure SBIR grants to fuel innovation and growth. Paul breaks down the SBIR grant process step-by-step. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program offers essential funding to help startups engage in cutting-edge research and development, emphasizing bringing new technologies to market.
Paul Scott’s expert guidance on the SBIR grant process
Paul breaks down the SBIR grant process into three phases: Phase one focuses on feasibility and initial development, phase two involves advanced development and marketing strategies, and phase three requires private funding to scale your innovation.
Paul underscores the importance of demonstrating feasibility and following your grant application’s funding opportunity announcement (FOA) requirements. He guides viewers through the key components of an SBIR grant, including the letter of intent, concept paper, and complete proposal.
Paul’s insights are invaluable. He offers expert advice on reading and adhering to FOA guidelines, showcasing your qualifications and industry expertise, and navigating administrative aspects such as regulations, paperwork, and cost-sharing. He also tackles common concerns like regional preferences, identifying the right funding opportunities, and repurposing your work for various agencies.
Paul Scott’s expert guidance is a must-watch for any startup aiming to leverage SBIR grants to drive innovation and market growth.
Funding Agencies SBIR Grant Portals
- Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Defense
- Department of the Army
- Department of the Navy
- Department of the Air Force
- Chemical and Biological Defense
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Defense Health Agency
- Defense Logistics Agency
- Defense Microelectronics Activity
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- Missile Defense Agency
- National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Special Operations Command
- Department of Education (Institute of Education Sciences)
- Department of Energy
- Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Food and Drug Administration)
- Department of Homeland Security (Science and Technology Directorate)
- Department of Transportation
- Environmental Protection Agency
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Science Foundation
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More about Paul Scott
Paul Scott has been a technical writer for over 20 years. He uses his training and experience as a scientist to help clients convey highly technical information to customers and investors. He writes white papers and blog articles, as well as grant proposals for both academic research and the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) program. He has helped his customers get grant awards from DARPA, NSF, NIH, the Department of Energy and other federal programs. He lives and works near San Francisco.