Errol Arkilic, Program Director and
Ian Bennett, Program Director
The National Science Foundation
Office of Industrial Innovation
Arlington, Virginia
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…" With an annual budget of $5.8 billion, NSF is the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally-supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities.
In addition to supporting Academic research, the National Science Foundation through its Office of Industrial Innovation supports the small business community with approximately $100 million in seed-stage funding each year. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs at NSF support innovation in five areas: Advanced Materials, Biotechnology, Chemical-Based Technologies, Electronics and Information Technology. In this talk, NSF will provide an overview of the federal SBIR/STTR program and discuss the distinction between the NSF's program and those of other agencies. We will also cover the differences between an NSF Academic proposal and SBIR/STTR proposal, highlighting the distinction in the proposal preparation and review process.
Come learn how you and your startup can effectively use the NSF SBIR/STTR program to initiate the Next Big Thing.
Contact: Errol Arkilic