The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program are administered by the Small Business Association’s (SBA) Office of Technology. Through these two programs, the SBA ensures that the nation’s small, high-tech, innovative businesses remain a significant part of the federal government’s research and development efforts. Eleven federal departments participate in the SBIR program and five departments participate in the STTR program, awarding more than $2 billion annually in grants and contracts to small high-tech businesses. Funding allows companies, small or start-up, to develop new or enhanced products and services based on advanced technologies.
Guest speakers for the April 29 workshop include John Ujvari, SBIR program specialist, NC SBTDC and Dr. Jerry Heindel, SBIR program manager, NIH/NIEHS. Awards will be presented to Karen LeVert, president, CEO and co-founder of Southeast TechInventures, Inc. and Rich West, CEO of Advanced Liquid Logic.
Sponsors for the April 29 event are: • SBTDC • Hutchinson Law Group • Hughes, Pittman & Gupton LLP • The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences • The Eclipse Group LLP • F.O.C.U.S. Resources
There are three North Carolina SBIR/STTR workshops scheduled for April. For a full list of upcoming events or to register, visit www.sbtdc.org/events/sbir/workshops2008
