The Frank L. Roddey Small Business Development Center of South Carolina is the bridge between the entrepreneur of small business and the Federal agency interested in its project. SBDC provides assessment in the preparation of high quality proposal and serve as consultant in all the stages of the project of converting a high tech innovative idea into a successful business.

Billions of dollars from the Federal budget have been awarded to high quality, cutting -edge ideas or projects through the small business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) programs. This is a unique opportunity for researchers and inventors to start a business and generate economic prosperity.

SBIR-STTR Introduction:

  • What are SBIR/STTR Programs-objective.
  • Difference between SBIR and STTR.
  • Eligibility-conditions
  • Phases, funding and project duration.
  • Evolution critera
  • Participation process and applicant profile
  • Points to ponder and Application procedure
  • The proposal
  • U.S. Federal agencies involved in the programs
  • SBIR/STTR events calendar