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SBDC Services: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)

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• SBIR/STTR
• Information Technology Program
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Every year, the government offers more than $2.5 billion in small business funding for technology and science innovations. The funding you need to research and develop your innovation is waiting for you, and we can help you access it through the SBIR/STTR programs. We will help you:

• Identify and select agencies and topics that best suit your innovation
• Gather information for your proposal
• Search technical and market literature
• Discuss commercialization considerations
• Review and critique your proposal
• Address contract management issues
• Develop project budgeting

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

The SBIR program is a highly competitive three-phase award program that provides qualified small businesses with opportunities to propose innovative ideas that meet specific research and development needs of the federal government. Our region has witnessed a major surge in technology-based companies over the past decade, and the SBIR program plays a major role in helping these companies pursue their innovations. The University of Pittsburgh's Small Business Development Center provides consulting services and educational programs that help your growing company access funding and research assistance through the federal SBIR grant program.

The Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR)

The STTR program helps innovators like you to meet the nation's scientific and technological challenges of the future. The STTR program requires small businesses to work jointly with a non-profit research institution, such as a federally funded research and development center, university or university-affiliated hospital. Like the SBIR program, the STTR is a three-phase program.

The Small Business Administration oversees the coordination of the SBIR and STTR programs. Please contact us to discuss your specific questions regarding the program or to register for our next introductory SBIR/STTR workshop.

 

 

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Spotlight

• Pitt SBDC reaching out to 42nd District
  Date: 11/06/2008
  
  The University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center will partner with Pennsylvania Senator Wayne D. Fontana to offer monthly office hours in the 42nd District, which encompasses a large portion of the City of Pittsburgh and municipalities to the south and west of the city, beginning November 17.
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• Greg Rice nationally recognized for his contributions to small business technology
  Date: 10/08/2008
  
  Greg Rice, a technology business consultant with the SBDC, was awarded the national Association of Small Business Development Centers’ 2008 State Star. Rice was recognized for his stand out performance and dedication to small business.
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• Pitt SBDC recognized as minority & women resource center
  Date: 10/02/2008
  
  The IEE's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been selected to receive the MBE/WBE Resource Partner of the Year Award at the annual MEDWeek celebration being held at the Duquesne University Power Center on October 10. Congratulations to our team for their great work. And remember - SBDC services are available to assist all entrepreneurs at no cost, provided they meet state classifications for a small business.
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• Ray Vargo interviewed in Pittsburgh Business Times
  Date: 09/26/2008
  
  Ray Vargo, director of the Pitt SBDC, discusses pioneering ways the SBDC is supporting minority and women-owned businesses.
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• Lawrenceville girls gain confidence through tools and art
  Date: 09/18/2008
  
  A Pitt Small Business Development Center client spent the summer teaching young women to use tools and hone practical art skills, with the greater goals of giving them more confidence in math, science and everyday living.
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